Lace Knitting

Lace knitting is striking and eye catching - and can appear a little complicated, if you haven't tried it before! Denise Samson's helpful and comprehensive book is perfect for crafters with some experience under their belts who want to take their knitting to the next level.

Discover 40 openwork patterns, introduced to you step by step, with full-colour photographs, charts and instructions to guide you, from the deceptively simple to the beautifully intricate. Or try out your favourite lace stitches with one of 30 delightful, stylish designs - including cushions and throws, socks and hats, garments for children and adults, and even a handy bookmark! It’s everything you need to master openwork, in one complete package.

Book Contents

Preface 4
A Little History 5
Read before you Begin 6
Knitting Gauge 6
Varying Pattern Appearance 8
How to Read Charts 12
Tools 14
Blocking 15
Correcting Mistakes 16

Part 1 Lace Patterns 18
Edgings and Panels 20
No. 1 Flower Buds 21
No. 2 Lace Ribbing 23
No. 3 Lace Stripes 24
No. 4 Waterfall 25
No. 5 Climbing Roses 27
No. 6 Lupines 29
No. 7 Viking Ship 30
No. 8 Rope and Lace 31
No. 9 Zigzag Edge 32
No. 10 Waves at the Beach 33
No. 11 Edge with Faux Cable 34
No. 12 Lace Edging 35

Leaf Patterns 36
No. 13 Falling Leaves 37
No. 14 Leaf Vine 39
No. 15 Birch Leaves 41
No. 16 The Sacred Tree 43

Diagonal Lace 46
No. 17 Zigzag 47
No. 18 Chicken Tracks 49
No. 19 Harlequin Lace 51
No. 20 Spruce 53
No. 21 Flowers 55
No. 22 Heart 57
No. 23 Heart On Heart 59

Overall Patterns 60
No. 24 Bee Swarm 61
No. 25 Diamond Syrup Cookies 63
No. 26 Crystal Chandelier 65
No. 27 Lily Leaf 67
No. 28 Lily Of The Valley 69
No. 29 Gatsby Waves 71
No. 30 Wheat Spike 73
No. 31 Medallion 75
No. 32 Enfolded Ribbons 77
No. 33 Sea Foam 79
No. 34 Scallops 81

Lace on both Right and Wrong Sides 82
No. 35 Flame 83
No. 36 Sailor’s Comfort 85
No. 37 Lace Cables 87

Twisted Stitch Patterns 88
No. 38 Angel Wings 89
No. 39 Shell Pattern 91
No. 40 Parisian Lady Motif 93

Part 2 Garments, Accessories, and Household Textiles 95
Washcloth and Hand Towel 97
Bluebell Cap 99
Dress with Lace Cables 101
Sweater with Leafy Vines 103
Yoked Dress 107
Girl’s Sweater with Lupine Pattern 111
Zigzag Pattern Shawl 115
Child’s Sweater with Hearts 117
Dress for Small Girls 121
Socks with Harlequin Pattern 123
Pink Baby Blanket with Angel Wings 125
Green Baby Blanket with Lily Leaf Pattern 127
Skirt with Lace Edging 129
Pillow Cover with Diamond Syrup Cookie Pattern 131
Book Marker 133
Lace Top with Scallop Motifs 135
The Sacred Tree Double Bed Coverlet 137
Socks with Shell Pattern 141
Lace Bonanza Tunic 145
Bolero with Gatsby Waves 149
Christening Gown and Cap 153
Rugged Sweater with Medallions 157
Long Lace Scarf 161
Poncho Edged with Faux Cables 163
Parisian Lady Gloves 165
Baby Onesie 169
Cap, Scarf, and Mittens 173

Acknowledgements 176
Resources 176
Yarn Information 177