#laceknits

[professorpski]

If you're hesitating between unraveling or using a quick fix that will leave a mistake in your work, ask yourself these questions: Will it be visible... or will you be the only to know? Will a quick fix bother you forever...? Is the idea of unraveling so demotivating....? Do what feels best to you.

These wise words come from Lovely Lace Knits by Gabrielle Vezina. It is one thing if a garment does not fit, if it chokes you at the neck or binds your arms. Clothing that does not let your body move the way you want it to move is a curse. But if the mistake is a purely decorative one, as is the case with lace knits, you need to ponder Vezina's questions.

Cause if you end up despising the garment and won't wear it, or end up refusing to finish it in frustration, there is no point to all the effort you have already made. Better to figure out what you can live it, and get on with it. I daresay all makers need to decide what they can live with.

[jamiemccanless]

Neapolitan Lace

Neapolitan Lace stitch pattern from the January 1884 issue of Ballou’s Monthly Magazine. It’s reversible! I found the magazine on Google Books a few years ago, but The Weekly Stitch also blogged the stitch pattern on March 31, 2023.

[perkypics]

Skulls of Fortune and the Good vibes, 100% combed cotton lace knitting made on a Brother kh930

[adelle-ein]

been learning to knit last several days (since saturday, i think? ish) and it's going pretty smoothly. learned purling last night and having some issues with twisted stitches but i think. i think i've got it. i have one long and ugly rectangle i'm just working on until i get sick of it/decide it's time to learn binding off. it's sort of fun just having like...one long progress bar lol (since it's literally all the knitting i've done barring one row of casting on/knit stitch that immediately fell off the needle and was lost forever. rip) i tend to get too invested in projects so doing "beginner projects" is not my style, better to practice rectangles and techniques for a few weeks and then start making stuff -- that's what I did with crochet and imo it worked really well

my instinct was to do continental style since it felt more like crochet but I quickly realized that was actually a detriment - hands were getting confused between crochet and knitting, leading to all kinds of issues (twisted. fucking. stitches. my bane.) english style and keeping the yarn off to the right are really helpful for like...having a mental divide that goes "okay i'm knitting now!" and i suspect it'll help keep me from getting confused when i crochet too. i could only do about two rows at a time when i started (it's like a 26 stitch row, i just casted on until i was like yep looks good....) but now i've moved up and can do several rows before needing a break (i didn't count but idk, 7-8? that's good progress for me haha). i think i have more arm/elbow pain than finger/hand like i do with crochet, which might just be a side effect of my needles being on the long side and not very good with maneuvering them yet.

i'm not expecting to get as into/advanced in knitting as i am (and want to continue doing) with crochet at least not right now - crochet projects are more up my alley (amigurumi etc, just tend to like the designs better, not interested in making huge/yarn eating/nice yarn projects like clothes yet) but i like knowing both. i wanna knit doll clothes :)

rn i'm using the needles i had lying around (ones i got in eighth grade art class and some others that came in yarn lots) but when i have an idea of what i want i'll need to buy more sizes (i have...one Big needle, a lot of tiny needles, and this one single set that's actually workable for worsted/dk weight yarn haha). but i got yarn and stitch markers etc for days already, so that's nice

all that aside i've been having fun but i have an unassembled pumpkaboo amigurumi i need to put together, and i just found the absolutely perfectest botw zelda pattern of my dreams for $1, so will probably be wobbling back over to crochet for a bit at some point soon - have to split up my hand-demanding hobbies :')

[clarice-asquith]

Taking stock of the knit stitch library on the blog.

Here is a selection of beginner-friendly four-row-repeat knit stitches:

These are mainly utilising simple knit and purl techniques to create interesting textures and lace effects.

Tutorials and patterns for the above stitches are available on my blog.

[letissierdesigns]

One down, casting on the second this evening. I am very happy with these. Bees Knees Fingerless Mitts knit with #reborncashmere by #gatheringyarns Embellished with #delicas 8/0 in galvanized silver. #newpattern #newyarn #knittingembellishments #knittingwithbeads #knitting #cashmere #recycledcashmere #recycled #laceknitting #letissierdesigns #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram (at Nanaimo British Colombia,Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3zwL3p46t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[buttercupyarnart]

My #ZaftigTee by @knitoriousshe is finished!!!!! I love how it came out, and I can't wait to wear it out! It was fun to knit with an interesting construction and just enough lace for a nice accent without driving me insane! . . . . . . #buttercupyarnart #yarn #yarnart #knitoriousshe #sheilatoystromberg #tee #knittedtee #knittedshirt #laceknitting #knittedlace #finishedobject #purple #purpletee #fiberart #fibreart #crafting #diy #plussizeknitting #plussizeknitter https://www.instagram.com/p/CeZOPsMp9oJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wildatlanticyarns]

Weekend WIP 💛🤎💛 . Pattern 👚 #plumetispullover by @julieknitsinparis available in @pompommag . Yarn 🧶 : @wildatlanticyarns “Honeycomb” Sorcha kidsilk lace, and “Beechwood” Emer 4ply (organic merino). Shop link in bio ✨ . . . #wildatlanticyarns #knittersofig #yarn #knittersoftheworld #knitted #knitknitknit #handdyedyarn #slowfashion #strikkedilla #makersgonnamake #strikking #knittingpattern #handmade #tricot #tricoter #πλέξιμο #laceknitting #strikke #strik #breien #iloveknitting #knittersofinstagram #ニット #strickenmachtgl #springknits #編み物 #yarnlove #summerknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CgW_p_5oYsO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[zsuzska972]

Kötésminta ( 77.)

[knitlikegranny]

Yippee! After finding my mistakes and fixing them, my stitch count is correct and the lace yoke section of my True Nature Tee is finished!!

[professorpski]

Lovely Lace Knits by Gabrielle Vezina

It will soon be fall, so new knitting patterns and yarns are showing up and so are some books. I decided to offer this one on lace knitting because, on the one hand it is knitting, but on the other it is lace knitting, that is, knitting with tiny holes to make patterns. So, you don't really want little holes in serious winter wear, but you can enjoy them in the fall.

The book explains the basics of lace knitting but presumes some skill. Almost all the patterns are marked intermediate and only 1 hat and matching mittens are advanced beginner. It offers 16 patterns: 2 sweaters, 2 tops, 4 scarves/shawls, 3 pairs of socks, and 2 hats, 1 scrunchie and 1 pair of mittens. The photography is beautiful as you can see, and the book offers exceptionally large and clear charts for the lace patterning.

You see here in green on the cover Pine Cone Sweater, then in Samara Cardigan in a greyed rose holding 2 yarns together, one of them mohair blend, Winter Wheat Scarf, and the Amarelle Sweater in blue with plenty of bobbles. The Solstice Top in yellow is a nice transitional piece in wool, and the Soft Breeze Shawl in mottled pinks and greens.

Here is the website which links to the sellers too: https://gabriellevezina.com/my-book-lovely-lace-knits/

[jamiemccanless]

Synaptic Wrap

Much better size… 16-1/2 x 83 in (42 x 211 cm) on the blocking mats. More wrappy, less scarfy. Is it sad that I purposely, carefully aligned all of the t-pins except one? 😜 Yarn: Fidalgo Artisan Yarns Rosario Sport 0421 Brilliant Blue

[liliacraftparty]

Hey friends, do you know that I funded my Kickstarter Goal in less than 24 hours? Im superrrrrrr Happy! I still have 29 days to go, so please spread the word, is a lovely project! Take a little piece of the Andes to your Crafts Life, Andina Knitting Projects made with Llicllia, the fabric with a tender story between mothers and babies, do you want to know the story? go to my Kickstarter campaign here and go to the Updates Section, and you will find this lovely Knitting Stitch Pattern with all instructions there, and stay tuned because tomorrow I will post another lovely stitch pattern! Thank you so much for all your help and please go to the campaign see you tomorrow! Lilia

[wasabipoptart]

Favorite finished objects #knittersofinstagram #knittersofbaltimore #crochetersofinstagram #crochetersofbaltimore #laceknitting #entrelac #mosaicknitting #beadedknitting (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3WXz9OV46/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[clarice-asquith]

A variation on the classic and ever popular Feather and Fan knit stitch, the Ostrich Plume lace knit stitch is just as eye-catching, but lesser known. 

The pattern for this version of the stitch requires a multiple of sixteen plus one stitches and is worked over thirty-two rows.  The lace sequence is worked into the motif over eight rows and in-between it's just relaxing rows of knit and purl.

The stitch pattern for this is available on my blog.

[letissierdesigns]

Recently, I have been working on some patterns for Gathering Yarns. Well, yesterday, I received some fabulous recycled cashmere, called Cashmere Reborn. It is a heavy fingering to sport weight yarn, 95% cashmere and 5% other fibres. Working with cashmere is always a treat, and this is no exception. Beautiful hand, with a nice consistent twist, so soft and check out the stitch definition. I had today off, so I pulled out the Rosewood dpns and galvanized silver #delicas and started knitting. Still under construction, but meet The Bees Knees Fingerless Mittens. #recycled #recycledcashmere #fingerlessmitts #cashmere #beeskneesfingerlessmitts #letissierdesigns #designer #designersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #lacedesigner #laceknitting #knittingwithbeads #knittingwithcashmere #fancycuff (at Nanaimo British Colombia,Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1No31piae/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=