Sprang Patterns and Charts by Carol James

Inspired by samples in the collection of Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

Sprang is an ancient, nearly global textile method of making cloth, where every row of work results in two rows of mirror-image cloth. A variety of stitches are possible with this technique, including some very lacy stitches. The works in the Vesterheim museum collection are for the most part lace-edge household linens, with one sampler showing several different patterns.

“The post has just arrived with the New Book. Oh wow! I am delighted and so glad that I ordered it. It is a great addition and so interesting too. I really like the collection of smaller motifs that will be so good for a group sampler and for practical use in scarves and more. Lovely to have the curatorial comments as well as key pointers from Sharon and I really like having the two images shown together. I am quite sure this will be very helpful when working through them.” — Jennie Perry, fiber artist

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This book assumes a familiarity with the sprang technique and the interlinking stitch. The user must be able to set up a frame, and work plait and overplait (braiding and follow-up) rows, the basic and double interlinking stitches, as well as a finishing technique. The introduction to the book includes review information on the pattern-writing method, definitions of the plain stitch, edge stitches, and double stitch, as well as the notation abbreviations and chart legend. Should you find yourself in need of basic instruction, I recommend Sprang Unsprung; you may also with to consult my DVD Introduction to Sprang. In addition, you may enjoy access to ongoing support groups and instruction available through my website, https://spranglady.com.

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