The Pile Weaves

The Pile Weaves by Jean Wilson. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, New York, NY, 1974. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 96 Pgs. ISBN 0442295200. LCCN 72-2665. Twenty-Six Techniques and How to Do Them. The Pile Weaves have ends of yarn, cut or looped, rising above a flat background weave to create a surface interest. The pile may be shaggy, tightly packed and upright, smoothed down in regular rows, or a wild non-directional tangle of cut ends. The author gives detailed instructions with explanatory line drawings of 26 techniques and how to do them. She includes a wide and fascinating range of knots and weaves from which to select. Color and black and white photographs of finished projects. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8514.