From Library Journal
Oberle is a freelance knitwear designer and knitting instructor whose teaching emphasis has been on shawls and lace. Folk Shawls, her first book, features designs for 25 beautiful shawls derived from folk traditions around the world, including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Victorian England, Russia, Mexico, South America, Norway, the Himalayas, Spain, Native America, and the American heartland. Oberle introduces each shawl with a brief description of its cultural background, and her instructions include a full-color photo of the shawl, a materials list, and both written and charted instructions. This outstanding contribution to the literature of knitting is generally recommended for public libraries and textile collections.
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Review
"A globe-trotting compilation . . . The biggest value in this book is that it spans so many cultures and styles." -- Knitter s Review
About the Author
Cheryl Oberle is the owner of Cheryl Oberle Designs and has written for Interweave Knits and Knitters magazines. She lives in Denver, Colorado.