Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting, The: Step-by-step techniques, easy-to-follow stitch patterns and projects to get you started

by Lynne Watterson

Overview

Unlock the art of lace knitting with this comprehensive guide designed for beginners and beyond.

Dive into step-by-step techniques, stunning stitch patterns, and a variety of projects that will take you from novice to expert. Start with simple eyelet lace and progress to intricate openwork and edgings, building your skills and confidence along the way.

This accessible guide covers all the essentials, from yarn and needles to tension, techniques, and reading knitting charts. Each stitch swatch is clearly photographed and provided in both written and chart form, making it easy for even the newest knitters to get started immediately.

With 13 delightful projects to practice your new skills, including a baby blanket, slippers, an evening bag, a shrug, and a jewelry purse, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to create beautiful lace pieces. Each pattern is illustrated in both fine and thicker yarns, allowing you to choose the perfect look for your finished items. Start your lace knitting journey today and transform your creations into works of art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782219859
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lynne Watterson has been knitting and designing for as long as she can remember. At the age of five she designed her first outfit – a sweater, hat and scarf ensemble for her Sindy doll. With knitting in her blood, her grandfather was a machine knitter and her grandmother a patter checker for a knitting publication, it came as no surprise to her family when on leaving school she worked as a Knitting sub-editor at IPC Magazines, serving a five year apprenticeship. Her apprenticeship was cut short when she was offered the position of Knitting Editor on a publication for Marshall Cavendish Partworks. Lynne has edited many craft magazines in her career including Fashioncraft, Hand Knitting News, Machine Knitting News, Cross Stitch, Needlecraft Magic, Cross Stitch Magic, as well as contributing to many others including Prima and Ideal Home. Lynne lives and works in the Cotswolds.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Lesson 1 Yams 8

Lesson 2 Knitting kit 10

Lesson 3 Circular needles 12

Knitting basics 14

Lesson 4 Casting on 16

Lesson 5 Knit and purl 18

Lesson 6 Reversible fabrics 20

Lesson 7 Casting off 21

Lesson 8 Decorative increases 22

Lesson 9 Decorative decreases 23

Lesson 10 Tension 24

Lesson 11 Charts 26

The lace knits 28

Lesson 12 Eyelet patterns 30

Technique: Simple eyelets 32

The stitch collection 34

Project 1 Baby blanket and slippers 44

Project 2 Hat and scarf 46

Project 3 Child's cardigan 48

Lesson 13 Lace panels 50

Technique: Eyelets in diagonal lines 52

The stitch collection 54

Project 4 Cushion wraps 70

Project 5 Jewellery purse 72

Project 6 Women's sweaters 74

Lesson 14 Lace patterns 78

Technique: Double decrease 80

The stitch collection 82

Project 7 Scarf 104

Project 8 Wrap 106

Project 9 Evening bag 108

Project 10 Pillow cover 110

Lesson 15 Lace edgings 112

Technique: Double increase 114

The stitch collection 116

Project 11 Shrug 120

Project 12 Baby's shawl 122

Project 13 Guest towels 124

Finishing techniques 126

Lesson 16 Blocking and pressing 128

Lesson 17 Perfect seams 130

Lesson 18 Adding beads and sequins 132

Lesson 19 Basic tassels 134

Lesson 20 Beaded tassels 135

Lesson 21 Adding buttons 136

Lesson 22 Pompoms 138

Lesson 23 Aftercare essentials 139

Abbreviations and chart symbols 140

Index 142

Credits 144