Two knitting books focusing on lace patterns: Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby and A Gathering of Lace gathered by Meg Swansen. Victorian Lace Today: A 196-page book featuring 40 historical lace patterns adapted for modern kniters, including scarves shawls, and capes. A Gathering of Lace: A compendium of knitting patterns gathered by Meg Swansen. Some coffee staining as shown Features: These books provide instructions for complex lace designs, combining historical context with hands-on techniques for adventurous knitters