I plan on making over half of the shawls in this book. You do need to know how to read charts though. Also remember to check the errata on the publisher's website just in case. I don't know if the current edition is error-free, but mine is not. ( )

Looked through the book at B&N. Gorgeous photos and some terrific patterns. ( )

A somewhat more technical book. Goes into the history of lace knitting in Victorian England. Some very wonderful lace patterns to inspire any lace knitter. ( )

Fabulous, beautiful, I bought it but knitting from it may be a challenge! ( )

A gorgeous book, if the projects are as easy to understand as they are beautiful I will up the rating to a 5 star. ( )