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Lace knitting "sampler"

I made this for a relative for Christmas

Created by: Judy L

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    About

    Last year my textile artist sister made the present, which we gave jointly. This year, we reversed the role.

    I had a poor start with a circular nèedle that kept snagging on the yarn. When I made a mistake it made ripping back (stitch by stitch with lace) almost impossible as the knitting wouldn't slide. Started with fresh needle and other than needing to catch up one wayward stitch with a tapestry needle, I am pleased with the result. I can see where that happened but no one else has found it so I hope Father Christmas doesn't disappoint this year.

    The yarn is beautifully soft and knits well to the finer lace patterns in Jane Sowerby's book. I imagine it would work really well with specific patterns for the yarn.

    Pattern

    Victorian Lace knitting

    This pattern is from:
    Book by Jane Sowerby

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 3.50mm (US 4)
    • Double Point 3.50mm (US 4)

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    Other : Tapestry needle for loose ends and, to my shame, one dropped border stitch where that was knitted on?

    Tags

    • Shawls
    • Women

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Apr 21, 2018 Finished on: Jun 22, 2018

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    2 Comments

    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Gorgeous and fabulous! Amazing work.
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    • Susan M

      • Dungog

      Hi Judy, this is beyond beautiful and I am sure the gift will be a joy to the recipient.
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