Knitting Lace

Have you tried knitting lace? I know there are many beginners out there who shy away from what look like complicated stitch patterns. But creating lace can be so satisfying. The beautiful fabric that results from a simple ball of yarn still amazes me.

Knitting lace is also an excellent use of the thinner, summer weight yarns. If you struggle to find projects for summer use, consider knitting a lacy wrap or cardigan with a light weight cotton, silk, or synthetic.

Some advice when knitting a lace. As always, start by making a swatch. I recommend the entire stitch pattern be repeated at least twice in your swatch. This makes the piece easier to inspect and measure. Using stitch markers and row counters is also critical. And for your first attempt, try a lace pattern that has more "repeating" included and a combination of stitches that is easy to remember. Not having to constantly be looking at the pattern is helpful.

Happy lacing,
Corinne