Lace One-Skein Wonders®: 101 Projects Celebrating the Possibilities of Lace
304Lace One-Skein Wonders®: 101 Projects Celebrating the Possibilities of Lace
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Overview
Stretch a single skein of yarn into a complete knitted lace project. Knitters of all levels will be thrilled by the dizzying array of lace wonders that can be created with such a small fiber sample. Try your hand at an heirloom-quality lace shawl, light and airy curtains, cozy baby blankets, a dainty child’s dress, and much more. With clear instructions for 101 projects contributed by designers and knitters from around the world, you’ll be inspired to pull out your needles and get knitting.
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ISBN-13: | 9781603428439 |
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Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Publication date: | 10/02/2013 |
Series: | One-Skein Wonders |
Sold by: | Hachette Digital, Inc. |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 304 |
File size: | 74 MB |
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CHAPTER 1
FROM HEAD TO TOE
HATS & CAPS MITTS, GLOVES & CUFFS SOCKS
HATS & CAPS
ETTA HAT
Designed by Kim Whelan
A great beginning knitter's project, Etta is a slouchy hat with a touch of lace. You'll be surprised how quickly this one knits up!
Finished Measurements: Approximately 18"/45.5 cm circumference at the bottom and 9 ½"/24 cm deep
Yarn: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted Weight, 100% wool, 245 yds (224 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 142W Spiced Plum
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) circular needle 16"/40 cm long and set of four US 6 (4 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rounds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch
Other Supplies: Stitch marker, yarn needle, form for blocking
Knitting the Hat
* Using the circular needle, cast on 80 stitches. Place marker and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Rounds 1–6: *K1, p1; repeat from
* Round 7: Knit, increasing 25 stitches evenly spaced. You now have 105 stitches.
* Rounds 8–16: Knit.
* Round 17: Purl.
* Round 18: *P1, yo, ssk; repeat from
* Round 19: *P1, k2; repeat from
* Round 20: *P1, k2tog, yo; repeat from
* Round 21: *P1, k2; repeat from
* Rounds 22 and 23: Repeat Rounds 18 and 19.
* Round 24: Purl.
* Repeat Rounds 8–24 two more times (58 rounds completed).
Decreasing for the Crown
Note: Change to double-point needles when necessary.
* Round 1: Knit, decreasing 25 stitches evenly spaced. You now have 80 stitches.
* Round 2: *K14, k2tog; repeat from
* Round 3: *K13, k2tog; repeat from
* Round 4: *K12, k2tog; repeat from
* Continue in the manner, knitting 1 fewer stitch between the decreases on every round, until 10 stitches remain.
* Next Round: *K2tog; repeat from
Finishing
* Cut yarn, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches; pull up snugly and secure. Weave in ends. Block. Note: This hat was blocked on a combination of a dinner plate, bowl, and saucer — use whatever it takes to get the shape you desire!
PROJECT
TREDEGAR HAT
Designed by Michaela Moores
Tredegar is a lovely beret-style hat that begins with a tubular cast on. The decreases for the crown flow beautifully from the main pattern; for a more slouchy hat, work an extra repeat of the lace chart before decreasing for the crown.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 20"/51 cm circumference, unstretched
Yarn: Rowan Tapestry, 70% wool/30% soybean fiber, 131 yds (120 m)/ 1.75 oz (50 g), Color 171 Rainbow
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle 16"/40 cm long, US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle 32"/80 cm long, and set of four US 5 (3.75 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 22 stitches and 34 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Tredegar Lace pattern on larger needles
Other Supplies: Stitch marker, yarn needle, dinner plate for blocking
Knitting the Hat
* Using the smaller circular needle and the tubular method (see page 299), cast on 110 stitches. Place marker and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Work in k1, p1 rib until piece measures 1"/2.5 cm from cast on.
Knitting the Lace
* Change to larger circular needle and knit 1 round. Work Rounds 1–8 of Tredegar Lace chart, working the chart five times in each round. At the end of Round 8, remove marker, k3, replace marker. This is the new start of the round.
* Work Rounds 9–28 of Tredegar Lace chart once, then work Rounds 1–14 once more, repositioning the marker at the end of Round 8 as before.
Tredegar Lace
Work Rounds 9–28 of Tredegar Lace chart once, then work Rounds 1–14 once more, repositioning the marker at the end of Round 8 as before.
Decreasing for the Crown
Note: Change to double-point needles when necessary.
* Work Rounds 1–20 of Tredegar Crown chart. You now have 10 stitches.
Tredegar Crown
Finishing
* Cut yarn, leaving a 10"/25.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches twice; pull up snugly and secure. Weave in all ends. Block on a dinner plate.
PROJECT
Lacy Liberty Wool Hat
Designed by Meg Myers
This fitted ribbed hat is worked in a simple lace pattern from the bottom up with well-incorporated decreases for the crown. It will stretch to fit many sizes.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 17 ½"/44.5 cm circumference and 7"/18 cm deep, unstretched
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Liberty Wool, 100% washable wool, 122 yds (111 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 7815 Bright Olive
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) circular needle 16"/40 cm long and set of US 6 (4 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 25 stitches and 32 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Lacy Rib pattern, unstretched
Other Supplies: Stitch marker
Knitting the Hat
* With circular needle, cast on 110 stitches. Place marker and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Following the chart or written instructions, work Rounds 1–8 of Lacy Rib five times.
Lacy Rib
Pattern Essentials
Lacy Rib (multiple of 10 stitches)
Round 1 and all odd-numbered rounds: *K7, p3; repeat from
Round 2: *K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, p3; repeat from
Round 4: *K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p3; repeat from
Round 6: *K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p3; repeat from
Round 8: *K2, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, p3; repeat from
Repeat Rounds 1–8 for pattern.
Decreasing for the Crown
* Following the chart or written instructions, work Rounds 1 — 17 of Lacy Rib Crown Decrease, switching to double-point needles when necessary.
Lacy Rib Crown Decrease
* Round 1: *K7, p3, repeat from
* Round 2: *K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, p1, p2tog; repeat from
* Round 3: *K7, p2; repeat from
* Round 4: *K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from
* Round 5: Repeat Round 3.
* Round 6: *K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p2tog; repeat from
* Round 7: *K7, p1; repeat from
* Round 8: *K2, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, ssk; repeat from
* Round 9 and all odd-numbered rounds to Round 15: Knit.
* Round 10: *K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk; repeat from
* Round 12: *Ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, k2tog; repeat from
* Round 14: *Ssk, k1, k2tog; repeat from
* Round 16: *Sk2p; repeat from
* Round 17: Knit. You now have 11 stitches.
* Cut yarn, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches twice; pull up snugly and secure on inside.
Finishing
* Weave in all ends. Block.
PROJECT
PINE NEEDLE TOQUE
Designed by Jenise Reid
Comfortable and attractive, this topper features an easy-to-work lace pattern. The crown decreases form a lovely eight-point star at the top. (See page 51 for the matching mittens.)
Finished Measurements: Approximately 19/"/49.5 cm circumference and 9"/23 cm deep
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, 231 yds (211 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Bittersweet Heather
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle 16"/40 cm long and set of four US 3 (3.25 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge: 23 stitches and 34 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Pine Needle Lace pattern, blocked
Other Supplies: Stitch marker, yarn needle
Pattern Essentials
For the rounds on the chart where the pattern repeat begins with sk2p (indicated by *), the beginning of the round must be moved by 1 stitch in order to keep the pattern aligned. End the round before each
Knitting the Toque
* Using circular needle, cast on 112 stitches. Place marker and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Note: Work the 28-stitch repeat of the Pine Needle Lace chart four times for each round.
* Work Rounds 1–15 of the Pine Needle Lace chart once.
* Work Rounds 16–23 of the chart six times.
Pine Needle Lace
Decreasing for the Crown
* Work Rounds 24 — 38 of the chart once. You now have 16 stitches.
Finishing
* Cut yarn, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches; pull up snugly and secure. Weave in ends. Block.
PROJECT
Very Pretty Lace Beret
Designed by Vera Sanon
This lace beret, worked in fingering-weight yarn, features an intricate and beautiful lace pattern. The decreases for the crown flow seamlessly from the leafy lace design into an eight-point star pattern.
Sizes and Finished Measurements: To fit 19"–23"/48.5–58.5 cm head, approximately 18"/45.5 cm brim circumference
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Mountaintop Collection Vail, 70% alpaca/ 30% bamboo, 236 yds (216 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 6416 Parchment
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle 16"/40 cm long and set of four US 3 (3.25 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Circular needle 16"/40 cm long one size smaller than gauge needle
Gauge: 28 stitches = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle
Other Supplies: Stitch markers, yarn needle, dinner plate for blocking
Knitting the Beret
* Using the smaller needle, cast on 140 stitches. Place marker and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Rounds 1–10: *K1 tbl, p1; repeat from
* Next Round: Knit, increasing 20 stitches evenly spaced and placing a marker every 20 stitches. You now have 160 stitches.
Knitting the Lace
* Change to larger circular needle and follow the text or chart (see below) to work Rounds 1–32 of Very Pretty Lace, then work Rounds 1–24 once more (56 lace rounds worked).
Very Pretty Lace
* Round 1: *K2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, p1, yo, k4, ssk, p1, yo, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 2: *K2, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 3: *K1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 4: *K2tog, k4, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k4, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 5: *K3, k2tog, k4, yo, p1, yo, k4, ssk, k3, p1; repeat from
* Round 6: *K2, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 7: *K1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, p1, yo, ssk, yo, k4, ssk, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 8: *K2tog, k4, yo, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, yo, k4, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 9: *Yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 10: *K6, (p1, k2) twice, p1, k6, p1; repeat from
* Round 11: *K1, yo, s2kp, yo, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k2, yo, s2kp, yo, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 12: Repeat Round 10.
* Round 13: *K2, yo, ssk, k2, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k2, k2tog, yo, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
* Round 15: *K3, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, p1; repeat from
* Round 16: Repeat Round 10.
* Round 17: *Yo, k4, ssk, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 18: *K1, yo, k4, ssk, k2, p1, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 19: *K2, yo, k4, ssk, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 20: *K3, yo, k4, ssk, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, k3, p1; repeat from
* Round 21: *Yo, k4, ssk, k3, p1, k3, k2tog, k4, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 22: *K1, yo, k4, ssk, k2, p1, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 23: *Yo, ssk, yo, k4, ssk, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 24: *K2, p1, yo, k4, ssk, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 25: *K2tog, yo, p1, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, yo, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 26: *K2, p1, k6, p1, k6, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 27: *Yo, ssk, p1, k2, yo, s2kp, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, s2kp, yo, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 28: Repeat Round 26.
* Round 29: *K2tog, yo, p1, k2, k2tog, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, ssk, k2, p1, yo, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 30: Repeat Round 26.
* Round 31: *Yo, ssk, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, ssk, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 32: Repeat Round 26.
Decreasing for the Crown
Note: Change to double-point needles when necessary.
* Follow the text or chart to work Rounds 1–12 of Crown pattern. You now have 8 stitches total.
Crown
* Round 1: *K2tog, yo, p1, k4, k2tog, s2kp, k4, p1, yo, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 2: *K2, p1, k10, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 3: *Yo, ssk, p1, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 4: *K2, p1, k8, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 5: *K2tog, yo, p1, k2, k2tog, ssk, k2, p1, yo, ssk, p1; repeat from
* Round 6: *K2, p1, k6, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 7: *Yo, ssk, p1, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; repeat from
* Round 8: *K2, p1, k2tog, ssk, p1, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 9: *K2, k2tog, ssk, k2, p1; repeat from
* Round 10: *K1, k2tog, ssk, k1, p1; repeat from
* Round 11: *K2tog, ssk, k1; repeat from
* Round 12: *S2kp; repeat from
Finishing
* Work k2tog around, removing markers. You now have 4 stitches.
* Slide 4 stitches onto one double-point needle and work 2 rounds of I-cord (see page 292). Cut the yarn leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches; pull up snugly and secure. Weave in ends. Block over dinner plate.
PROJECT
TWIG LACE CAP
Designed by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence
The four sections of lace in this cap are decreased beautifully for the crown. The bright blue color is reminiscent of the romantic jewel tones of the Renaissance era.
Sizes and Finished Measurements: To fit 20"–22"/51–56 cm head, 17"/43 cm circumference and 8"/20.5 cm deep, unblocked
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Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
From Head to Toe
Hats & Caps
Etta Hat
Tredegar Hat
Lacy Liberty Wool Hat
Pine Needle Toque
Very Pretty Lace Beret
Twig Lace Cap
Alexandra Cap
Hepatica Hats
Nicole's Angora Beanie
Ellie's Orange Tam
Flutter Toque
Tilting Ladders Hat
Mitts, Gloves & Cuffs
Sweet Pea Mitts
Lacy Hand Warmers
Trellis Mitts
Vine Lace Fingerless Gloves
Travel-Worthy Mitts
Pine Needle Mittens
Flutter Mitts
Damask Lace Gloves
Spicy Lace Cuffs
Socks
Downy Buffalo Socks
Tribute Socks
Galvez Socks
Buckhorn Socks
Vesta Socks
Flemish Lace Socks
Small Falls Socks
knits for kids
Baby & Toddler Wear
Coral Reef Hat
Sea Mist Baby Hat
Bunny Check Baby Hat
Little Leg Warmers
Kaya Baby Sweater
Lace Baby Top
Baby Twist Pullover
Three-Button Baby Sweater
Hana
Haru
I Heart You Dress
To Have and To Hold
Welcome Home Baby Blanket
Granny's Little Diamond Lace Blankie
Lacy Pig Buddy
Meg's Doll Ensemble
It's a Wrap
Scarves
Spring Leaves Scarf
Christine's Alpaca Lace Scarf
Beaded Lace Scarf
Mezzaluna Scarf
Luxe Mobius Scarf
Emerald Lace Scarf
River Rapids
Butterflies Are Free
Lake Effect Scarf
Menat Scarf
Raindrops Scarf
Paper Lanterns Scarf
Chantilly Lace Scarf
Broomstick Lace Scarf
Cleopatra Scarf
A Spray of Lace
Ostrich Plumes Scarf
Choose Your Look Scarf
Symmetria Scarf
Cowls
April Showers Cowl
Mari Lace Cowl
Silver Lame Cowl
Jade Sapphire Cowl
Flying Gulls Cowl
Violeta Cowl
Islandwood Cowl
Pitched Cowl
Absolu Lace Cowl
Shawls & Stoles
Mirabel Shawl
Mary's Shawl
Isobel Shawl
Crashing Waves Shawl
Indian Paintbrush Shawl
Julep's Beaded Shawl
Cortona Kerchief
Snowdrop Shawlette
Grapevine Shawl
Simply Sweet Shawl
Melifera Shawl
Trellis Leaf Stole
Moss and Leaves Stole
Magenta Mohair Lace Stole
Red Sky at Night Capelet
Lacy Accessories
Drooping Elm Headband
Lucy Steele's Fancywork Bags
Wavelet Hair Tie
Linen Lace Belt
Lacy Legs!
Gabriella Bracelet and Choker
Lace Headbands
Lattice Frost Purse
For the Home
The Iloise Lace Bath Set
Lace Bottle Cozy
The Alka Dishcloth Set
Firefly Table Mat
New Wave Sachets
Tilting Blocks Pillow
Circular Magic Trivet Set
Appendix
About the Designers
Abbreviations
Glossary
Index