Here is the scarf I made for my Mom using the simple lace pattern. The scarf was made with sock yarn and has been blocked in this photo.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Don’t Be Afraid of Knit Lace!
I taught myself to knit from books. My first project was a knit stole using only
knit and purl stitches. I liked my stole
so much that I decided to make a lace stole using a vintage pattern I found in
my stash of books. I was half way
through the project when I found out that most knitters consider lace a more
advanced form of knitting. In this case,
ignorance was bliss. Lace patterns can
be tricky. If you miss a yarn over or
drop a stitch, the fabric can be very unforgiving. It is also a good idea to use needles with
long tapered ends so working stitches together will be easier. With those
warnings, give lace a try. I have the
perfect pattern for you. I used this
pattern to make my stole and a scarf for my Mom, both with sock yarn (pictures
below). Just adjust the number of
stitches for the desired width. I also
added a seed stitch border all around each project so the ends will lay
flat.
Lace Row 2 – Work border stitches, in lace section work *knit
3, yarn over, knit 3 together, yarn over,
repeat from * across row and end with knit 3.
Work border stitches.
Knit Stole - Unblocked Fabric |
Simple Lace Pattern
Work border bottom in either garter or seed stitch for
desired number of rows.
Lace Row 1 – Work border stitches for desired with of side
border. Purl in each stitch of lace
section, end with border pattern stitches.
Lace Row 3 – Work border stitches, in lace section work purl
across row. Work border stitches.
Lace Row 4 – Work border stitches, in lace section work
*yarn over, knit 3 together, yarn over, knit 3, repeat from * across row ending
with a yarn over, knit 3 together, yarn over.
Work border stitches.
Repeat rows 1 - 4 for desired length. Complete project with border rows and bind
off.
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