| Author |
 Topic  |
|
CCR
Gabber Extraordinaire
375 Posts |
 Posted - 05/08/2003 : 04:02:33 AM
|
Since I don't have enough WIPs  I was thinking of playing with lace, but I am intimidated. I just don't know where to start.
Any ideas for a pattern book (or a single pattern) for a novice lace knitter? Any things to be wary of?
With two sweaters in progress for me, and many projects waiting in line, I still have the itch to try something else!
Carin
|
|
|
Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 06:10:03 AM
|
I tried lace for the first time this January. I made the doily at http://www.yarnfwd.com/doily.html and enjoyed it immensely. It was a challenge which I was looking for and I got some great pointers in the forum. The very first few rows were the hardest so once I got past that hurdle I was set. Lace is just small knitting with lots of yarnovers. The worst part is trying to fix a mistake. Take your time and enjoy the process. And ask for help when needed.
Good luck!
Becky
|
 |
|
|
Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 06:10:03 AM
|
I tried lace for the first time this January. I made the doily at http://www.yarnfwd.com/doily.html and enjoyed it immensely. It was a challenge which I was looking for and I got some great pointers in the forum. The very first few rows were the hardest so once I got past that hurdle I was set. Lace is just small knitting with lots of yarnovers. The worst part is trying to fix a mistake. Take your time and enjoy the process. And ask for help when needed.
Good luck!
Becky
|
|
|
|
Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 06:10:03 AM
|
I tried lace for the first time this January. I made the doily at http://www.yarnfwd.com/doily.html and enjoyed it immensely. It was a challenge which I was looking for and I got some great pointers in the forum. The very first few rows were the hardest so once I got past that hurdle I was set. Lace is just small knitting with lots of yarnovers. The worst part is trying to fix a mistake. Take your time and enjoy the process. And ask for help when needed.
Good luck!
Becky
|
|
|
|
Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 06:10:03 AM
|
I tried lace for the first time this January. I made the doily at http://www.yarnfwd.com/doily.html and enjoyed it immensely. It was a challenge which I was looking for and I got some great pointers in the forum. The very first few rows were the hardest so once I got past that hurdle I was set. Lace is just small knitting with lots of yarnovers. The worst part is trying to fix a mistake. Take your time and enjoy the process. And ask for help when needed.
Good luck!
Becky
|
|
|
|
Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 06:10:03 AM
|
I tried lace for the first time this January. I made the doily at http://www.yarnfwd.com/doily.html and enjoyed it immensely. It was a challenge which I was looking for and I got some great pointers in the forum. The very first few rows were the hardest so once I got past that hurdle I was set. Lace is just small knitting with lots of yarnovers. The worst part is trying to fix a mistake. Take your time and enjoy the process. And ask for help when needed.
Good luck!
Becky
|
|
|
|
barefeetslp
Chatty Knitter
199 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 10:30:35 AM
|
Try Martha Waterman's Traditional and Lace Knitted Shawls. This book has lots of patterns with which you can play and experiment. I used several of them to make bookmarks when I first became interested in lace. At thye time, this was one of the few books I found.
I suggest that you find a pattern that you like and just do it. It can be a little difficult working on fine needles and in the round if you've never done either before. I find point protectors are a big help and those pesky small needles have a habit of slipping out of their stitches. However, lace doesn't have to be fine. You can use larger needles (3 and up) and make lacy shawls and blankets and....the list goes on.
Just take your time and don't get frustrated. There's always someone here with advice and encouragement.
Hope you catch the lace knitting bug!
Happy Knitting!!
barefeet
|
|
|
|
barefeetslp
Chatty Knitter
199 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 10:30:35 AM
|
Try Martha Waterman's Traditional and Lace Knitted Shawls. This book has lots of patterns with which you can play and experiment. I used several of them to make bookmarks when I first became interested in lace. At thye time, this was one of the few books I found.
I suggest that you find a pattern that you like and just do it. It can be a little difficult working on fine needles and in the round if you've never done either before. I find point protectors are a big help and those pesky small needles have a habit of slipping out of their stitches. However, lace doesn't have to be fine. You can use larger needles (3 and up) and make lacy shawls and blankets and....the list goes on.
Just take your time and don't get frustrated. There's always someone here with advice and encouragement.
Hope you catch the lace knitting bug!
Happy Knitting!!
barefeet
|
|
|
|
barefeetslp
Chatty Knitter
199 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 10:30:35 AM
|
Try Martha Waterman's Traditional and Lace Knitted Shawls. This book has lots of patterns with which you can play and experiment. I used several of them to make bookmarks when I first became interested in lace. At thye time, this was one of the few books I found.
I suggest that you find a pattern that you like and just do it. It can be a little difficult working on fine needles and in the round if you've never done either before. I find point protectors are a big help and those pesky small needles have a habit of slipping out of their stitches. However, lace doesn't have to be fine. You can use larger needles (3 and up) and make lacy shawls and blankets and....the list goes on.
Just take your time and don't get frustrated. There's always someone here with advice and encouragement.
Hope you catch the lace knitting bug!
Happy Knitting!!
barefeet
|
|
|
|
barefeetslp
Chatty Knitter
199 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 10:30:35 AM
|
Try Martha Waterman's Traditional and Lace Knitted Shawls. This book has lots of patterns with which you can play and experiment. I used several of them to make bookmarks when I first became interested in lace. At thye time, this was one of the few books I found.
I suggest that you find a pattern that you like and just do it. It can be a little difficult working on fine needles and in the round if you've never done either before. I find point protectors are a big help and those pesky small needles have a habit of slipping out of their stitches. However, lace doesn't have to be fine. You can use larger needles (3 and up) and make lacy shawls and blankets and....the list goes on.
Just take your time and don't get frustrated. There's always someone here with advice and encouragement.
Hope you catch the lace knitting bug!
Happy Knitting!!
barefeet
|
|
|
|
barefeetslp
Chatty Knitter
199 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 10:30:35 AM
|
Try Martha Waterman's Traditional and Lace Knitted Shawls. This book has lots of patterns with which you can play and experiment. I used several of them to make bookmarks when I first became interested in lace. At thye time, this was one of the few books I found.
I suggest that you find a pattern that you like and just do it. It can be a little difficult working on fine needles and in the round if you've never done either before. I find point protectors are a big help and those pesky small needles have a habit of slipping out of their stitches. However, lace doesn't have to be fine. You can use larger needles (3 and up) and make lacy shawls and blankets and....the list goes on.
Just take your time and don't get frustrated. There's always someone here with advice and encouragement.
Hope you catch the lace knitting bug!
Happy Knitting!!
barefeet
|
|
|
|
CateG
New Pal
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:11:39 PM
|
Counterpanes would be my suggestion. Small and light weight, in cotton, they're perfect for summer. They don't have a lot of investment so frogging one won't be a heart break.
If you do decide to start with a shawl or scarf, I'd start with a square or rectangle so you don't have to also worry about shaping.
Here's a trick for lace knitting weither you're a beginner or not. About every four inches, carry a lenght of button thread in a contrasting colour along with your main yarn. It won't make a difference in your gauge and it can easily be removed for the next 4" if you haven't made a mistake and makes frogging very easy if you do. Simply frog to the thread row and the thread will lead you through the stitches for replacement on your needles (no missed yarn overs) Your needle may be threaded through the row before or after you frog. Just remember to note what row of your pattern you used the thread on.
Hope this helps,
Cate
|
|
|
|
CateG
New Pal
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:11:39 PM
|
Counterpanes would be my suggestion. Small and light weight, in cotton, they're perfect for summer. They don't have a lot of investment so frogging one won't be a heart break.
If you do decide to start with a shawl or scarf, I'd start with a square or rectangle so you don't have to also worry about shaping.
Here's a trick for lace knitting weither you're a beginner or not. About every four inches, carry a lenght of button thread in a contrasting colour along with your main yarn. It won't make a difference in your gauge and it can easily be removed for the next 4" if you haven't made a mistake and makes frogging very easy if you do. Simply frog to the thread row and the thread will lead you through the stitches for replacement on your needles (no missed yarn overs) Your needle may be threaded through the row before or after you frog. Just remember to note what row of your pattern you used the thread on.
Hope this helps,
Cate
|
|
|
|
CateG
New Pal
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:11:39 PM
|
Counterpanes would be my suggestion. Small and light weight, in cotton, they're perfect for summer. They don't have a lot of investment so frogging one won't be a heart break.
If you do decide to start with a shawl or scarf, I'd start with a square or rectangle so you don't have to also worry about shaping.
Here's a trick for lace knitting weither you're a beginner or not. About every four inches, carry a lenght of button thread in a contrasting colour along with your main yarn. It won't make a difference in your gauge and it can easily be removed for the next 4" if you haven't made a mistake and makes frogging very easy if you do. Simply frog to the thread row and the thread will lead you through the stitches for replacement on your needles (no missed yarn overs) Your needle may be threaded through the row before or after you frog. Just remember to note what row of your pattern you used the thread on.
Hope this helps,
Cate
|
|
|
|
CateG
New Pal
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:11:39 PM
|
Counterpanes would be my suggestion. Small and light weight, in cotton, they're perfect for summer. They don't have a lot of investment so frogging one won't be a heart break.
If you do decide to start with a shawl or scarf, I'd start with a square or rectangle so you don't have to also worry about shaping.
Here's a trick for lace knitting weither you're a beginner or not. About every four inches, carry a lenght of button thread in a contrasting colour along with your main yarn. It won't make a difference in your gauge and it can easily be removed for the next 4" if you haven't made a mistake and makes frogging very easy if you do. Simply frog to the thread row and the thread will lead you through the stitches for replacement on your needles (no missed yarn overs) Your needle may be threaded through the row before or after you frog. Just remember to note what row of your pattern you used the thread on.
Hope this helps,
Cate
|
|
|
|
CateG
New Pal
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:11:39 PM
|
Counterpanes would be my suggestion. Small and light weight, in cotton, they're perfect for summer. They don't have a lot of investment so frogging one won't be a heart break.
If you do decide to start with a shawl or scarf, I'd start with a square or rectangle so you don't have to also worry about shaping.
Here's a trick for lace knitting weither you're a beginner or not. About every four inches, carry a lenght of button thread in a contrasting colour along with your main yarn. It won't make a difference in your gauge and it can easily be removed for the next 4" if you haven't made a mistake and makes frogging very easy if you do. Simply frog to the thread row and the thread will lead you through the stitches for replacement on your needles (no missed yarn overs) Your needle may be threaded through the row before or after you frog. Just remember to note what row of your pattern you used the thread on.
Hope this helps,
Cate
|
|
|
|
michelle
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:17:18 PM
|
Why not try a simple lace scarf of shawl? My first lace project was a lace scarf from a pattern in Interweave knits (can't remember the issue off the top of my head, think it is Summer 2000) which had a four row pattern repeat, and every other row was just purl. Another simple lace project is a feather and fan pattern shawl. I have also made the meadowflowers shawl from knitters stash (nice and easy - picture of my shawl at http://www.retroknits.com/images/meadowflowers.jpg ), and have just started the beginners triangle shawl from A Gathering of lace (you can see a picture of my first few rows at http://www.retroknits.com/images/purple.jpg ).
The secret is to find a project with simple shaping (rectangular or triangle), and an easy pattern repeat, with every other row just palin knit or purl with no yarn overs.
Good luck.
Michelle
http://www.retroknits.com
http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/retroknits |
|
|
|
michelle
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:17:18 PM
|
Why not try a simple lace scarf of shawl? My first lace project was a lace scarf from a pattern in Interweave knits (can't remember the issue off the top of my head, think it is Summer 2000) which had a four row pattern repeat, and every other row was just purl. Another simple lace project is a feather and fan pattern shawl. I have also made the meadowflowers shawl from knitters stash (nice and easy - picture of my shawl at http://www.retroknits.com/images/meadowflowers.jpg ), and have just started the beginners triangle shawl from A Gathering of lace (you can see a picture of my first few rows at http://www.retroknits.com/images/purple.jpg ).
The secret is to find a project with simple shaping (rectangular or triangle), and an easy pattern repeat, with every other row just palin knit or purl with no yarn overs.
Good luck.
Michelle
http://www.retroknits.com
http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/retroknits |
|
|
|
michelle
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:17:18 PM
|
Why not try a simple lace scarf of shawl? My first lace project was a lace scarf from a pattern in Interweave knits (can't remember the issue off the top of my head, think it is Summer 2000) which had a four row pattern repeat, and every other row was just purl. Another simple lace project is a feather and fan pattern shawl. I have also made the meadowflowers shawl from knitters stash (nice and easy - picture of my shawl at http://www.retroknits.com/images/meadowflowers.jpg ), and have just started the beginners triangle shawl from A Gathering of lace (you can see a picture of my first few rows at http://www.retroknits.com/images/purple.jpg ).
The secret is to find a project with simple shaping (rectangular or triangle), and an easy pattern repeat, with every other row just palin knit or purl with no yarn overs.
Good luck.
Michelle
http://www.retroknits.com
http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/retroknits |
|
|
|
michelle
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:17:18 PM
|
Why not try a simple lace scarf of shawl? My first lace project was a lace scarf from a pattern in Interweave knits (can't remember the issue off the top of my head, think it is Summer 2000) which had a four row pattern repeat, and every other row was just purl. Another simple lace project is a feather and fan pattern shawl. I have also made the meadowflowers shawl from knitters stash (nice and easy - picture of my shawl at http://www.retroknits.com/images/meadowflowers.jpg ), and have just started the beginners triangle shawl from A Gathering of lace (you can see a picture of my first few rows at http://www.retroknits.com/images/purple.jpg ).
The secret is to find a project with simple shaping (rectangular or triangle), and an easy pattern repeat, with every other row just palin knit or purl with no yarn overs.
Good luck.
Michelle
http://www.retroknits.com
http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/retroknits |
|
|
|
michelle
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2003 : 12:17:18 PM
|
Why not try a simple lace scarf of shawl? My first lace project was a lace scarf from a pattern in Interweave knits (can't remember the issue off the top of my head, think it is Summer 2000) which had a four row pattern repeat, and every other row was just purl. Another simple lace project is a feather and fan pattern shawl. I have also made the meadowflowers shawl from knitters stash (nice and easy - picture of my shawl at http://www.retroknits.com/images/meadowflowers.jpg ), and have just started the beginners triangle shawl from A Gathering of lace (you can see a picture of my first few rows at http://www.retroknits.com/images/purple.jpg ).
The secret is to find a project with simple shaping (rectangular or triangle), and an easy pattern repeat, with every other row just palin knit or purl with no yarn overs.
Good luck.
Michelle
http://www.retroknits.com
http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/retroknits |
|
|
|
Topic |
|
Topic Locked
