--- product_id: 9144340 title: "Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade" brand: "donna druchunas" price: "VT9980" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9144340-successful-lace-knitting-celebrating-the-work-of-dorothy-reade store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade **Brand:** donna druchunas **Price:** VT9980 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade by donna druchunas - **How much does it cost?** VT9980 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9144340-successful-lace-knitting-celebrating-the-work-of-dorothy-reade) ## Best For - donna druchunas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted donna druchunas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade ## Images ![Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UzOZzQK4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ knitting history plus wonderful lace patterns *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2010* Donna discovered the little known pioneering work of Dorothy Reade in the field of lace knitting patterns. Dorothy developed her own charting system for lace patterns using mainly just 10 symbols. Her first book published in 1968 was spiral bound with 25 original designs for lace knitting and cost $4.50. I bought that book years ago at Knitting camp. Donna contacted 16 designers giving to each one a pattern of Dorothy's and asked them to design a knitting project using that lace pattern. Donna begins with a short biography of Dorothy and then an intro to her lace knitting patterns and finally an explanation of the techniques used. All the 20 designs have been written out but with charts in a more modern chart used today. First project is an actual stole designed by Dorothy Reade. There are 4 more shawls. Also included are socks and hand warmers, baby cardi and blankie, wimple, 5 sweaters, afghan, etc. Yarns used also vary from the finest to chunky. Book includes designer bios and index. Book is rewarding on two levels: first as good knitting history and second for the lovely projects. Recommended to all. ### ⭐⭐ Nice history but the patterns are for beginners only *by Q***M on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2010* I bought this book sight unseen which was a mistake. The introductory chapter on Dorothy Reade is excellent. The patterns are to my eye, very very basic. I am a fair to middling lace knitter, no expert. There is nothing here I'd suggest to anyone who has any lace skills. I do think it would be an encouraging book to give beginners who fear lace work. While some of the patterns are classic and simple there is one that is tremendously ugly (Cherry tree (?) shawl....a mess of color and variegated yarn with a lace medallion and fringe. Ugh.). I allow every book an ugly pattern so I'd not rate the book only on that.Lace charts made lacework much easier for most of us and the book does a good job exploring the history of lace patterns. In the beginning, there are some photos of lovely lacework by Dorothy Reade. I particularly liked a circular motif in one photo. Sadly, nothing like that is in the book's patterns. I'll not keep this book but will probably gift it to a beginner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Awesome new book on Lace knitting *by L***K on Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2010* I am so happy that I purchased this new book by Donna Druchunas! I live in Alaska and have taken her Arctic Lace class, which has set me on a path to higher levels of lace knitting. One of my fiber friends, Alice Scherp, has the most beautiful item in this book, a Quiviut lace shawl. Handspun, hand dyed, and handknit, it is a testimony to the ageless beauty of lace, and to Alice's skill and willingness to teach and share her patterns with us. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9144340-successful-lace-knitting-celebrating-the-work-of-dorothy-reade](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9144340-successful-lace-knitting-celebrating-the-work-of-dorothy-reade) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*