Lace
Knitting Lace
“Whether you are a first time lace knitter, or a seasoned expert, you’ll enjoy the timeless beauty of knitting lace.—Kathleen Cubley, Learn to Knit Lace: Free Knitted Lace Patterns + Instructions
Whether simple or complex, knit in chunky yarn or gossamer threads, lace always impresses. The patterns possible by combining positive and negative spaces are endless! Explore the many different articles we’ve gathered on the topic of lace knitting to learn the essential techniques of knitting lace: reading charts, fixing mistakes, and joining a new yarn ball.
We’ll recommend lace patterns to inspire you, including lace hats, beachy lace, and warm-weather garments. New to the world of handknit lace? Start with Heather Zoppetti’s basic workshop and then start learning about other lace traditions from around the world, from Russia to Estonia.
Discover the many tips, techniques, and tutorials we have here, then stop by the Interweave shop for even more knitting resources including videos, kits, books, ebooks, and magazines!
If you knit lace, two skills will make life a lot easier: first, identifying and fixing mistakes soon after they occur (because they will occur) and second, fixing mistakes without undoing entire rows of stitches. In this article, well look at several common mistakes that occur in lace knitting, how to identify them quickly, and how to fix them without pulling out your needlesor your hair.
A Tip Before You Begin
Even though mistakes are inevitable, you can minimize the possibility of errors by knitting a swatch to familiarize yourself with the lace pattern before you begin the…
