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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 09:36:54 AM
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Hi Melody
I love to knit lace. What type of lace are you learning to knit - cotton edgings and doilies, stoles and shawls, socks? There are so many good books out there depending on the type of lace you are interested in. Addi just came out with lace point circulars which I am dieing to try but they are spendy so I haven't had the $$ to take the plunge yet. As far as needles go - the pointer the better. It's more difficult to knit with lace weight yarn or cotton with a blunt end needle. I am a big fan of the "safety line" when knitting lace. Every 10 rows, I put in a thread of a contrasting color through the loops (I pull it out later) so if for any reason I mess up my counting, I can go back to that row and pick the pattern back up. That was the best tip I ever got because it's so difficult to go back when there are so many yarn overs etc. in a pattern.
Blessings, Sheri
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:14:25 AM
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I have knitted lace; but like to crochet lace better
I use a size 7 crochet hook and size 10 crochet cotton .
I make a shell stitch pattern and put it on my aprons I make a lot of times.
I find that crocheting lace ; or knitting ; if you like
helps to calm me.
also, it is none thinking needlework when waiting at the doctor's office or waiting on some one. hugs sheila
http://www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com/
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:45:45 AM
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I am using bamboo needles size 10-(Just to see what I am doing) and a very light-weight grey wool-Feather and Fan pattern. I would like to make a lace muffler to accent my winter coats.
Just practicing for now and learning by doing. I love the look of it though!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:51:07 AM
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I just bought a hairpin lace loom from A.C. Moore. I've knitted and crocheted lace, and although you do use some crochet stitches, this looks different. I haven't tried it yet, but I already have a pattern for a shawl that I want to try. Does anyone else do hairpin place? If so, I would love to see what you have made.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 2:19:57 PM
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| Last year I purchase my first bobbin lace kit. I also looking forward to learn about lacemaking. |
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Lacemaking?
