Lace knitting pattern

Jacklien Fernendus

Author for handknitty.com
I have worked in the knitting industry for the past 15 years. When I was a child, my grandma used to knit and enjoy spending time with them on an easy chair in the winter to keep them warm and occupied. Now that I work in the modern knitting & Fashion industry, I see the same fascination in my 4-year-old daughter’s eyes when seeing me working.

Lace knitting pattern

Knitting lace with a pattern can seem intimidating, but with a little practice and patience, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some general steps you can follow:

Choose your pattern: There are many lace knitting patterns available online and in knitting books. Look for one that suits your skill level and the type of project you want to make. Some patterns may be written out row by row, while others may use charts to show the lace pattern.

Choose your yarn and needles: Lace knitting often uses a finer weight yarn and smaller needles than other knitting projects. You’ll want to choose a yarn that shows the stitch definition of the lace pattern and needles that will give you a tight gauge. Lace patterns often look best in solid or semi-solid yarns, rather than variegated or heavily textured yarns that can obscure the lace pattern.

Practice the stitches: Lace knitting often involves increases and decreases, yarnovers, and sometimes other techniques like twisted stitches or double yarnovers. Before starting the pattern, practice these stitches on a swatch to ensure you’re comfortable with them.

Lace knitting pattern

Read the pattern: Carefully read through the pattern before starting to knit. Make sure you understand the lace stitches and any special instructions, such as how to repeat the pattern or how to work the edges.

Mark your pattern: As you work the lace pattern, it can be helpful to place stitch markers at the beginning and end of the lace section or between repeats of the pattern. This will help you keep track of where you are in the pattern and avoid mistakes.

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Be patient: Lace knitting can be slow-going, especially if you’re using fine yarn and small needles. Take your time and don’t be discouraged if you need to rip out a section and start again.

Block your finished project: Blocking is an important step in lace knitting that helps to even out the stitches and open up the lace pattern. Follow the blocking instructions for your yarn to achieve the best results.

Remember that knitting lace with a pattern takes practice, so don’t be afraid to start with a simple pattern and work your way up to more complex ones as you gain experience.

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