The book provides a variety of methods for breaking out of the traditional lace "box":
: Your style can emerge symmetrically or completely randomly, allowing the garment to evolve as you work. Creative Approaches
: The approach is forgiving; if your stitch count is off, you can simply correct it in the next row by increasing or decreasing without having to rip back your work. Why It’s Not a Typical Pattern Book
: You can take standard lace motifs and modify them while you knit to fit your specific vision.
Reviewers from Knitgrrl and Goodreads highlight that this is not a collection of recipes but rather a . Crazy Lace: An Artistic Approach to Creative Lace Knitting