Lace One-Skein Wonders®: 101 Projects Celebrating the Possibilities of Lace

by Judith Durant (Editor)

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
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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About the Author

Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years and has been writing and editing for more than 30 years. She currently lives in Lowell, Massachusetts. 

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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