Lace Knitting

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Orenburg Lace Border
lace weight yarn, using size 2 needles
All Orenburg shawls have borders, so that was one of the exercises on Saturday's workshop. Orenburg shawls are knit strictly with garter stitch, yarn overs, and knit 2 or 3 together - no purl stitches.

I've knit many items over the years but consistently avoided any patterns that involved charts. Saturday, I managed to knit my border swatch, as well as some sample lace patterns, using charts. The learning curve wasn't too steep for this section of the workshop: the frustrating part was yet to come.


Comments

  1. Razzle Dazzle QuilterApril 19, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    What no purl stitches. That's my kind of knitting. I could almost be tempted to get my needles out!
    Cheers
    Linda

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  2. ChrisApril 19, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Looks beautiful. The only lace I make is bobbin lace and that is fun.

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  3. Changes in the windApril 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    My Grandmother crocheted by chart but I never mastered it....

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  4. gMarieApril 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Your sample looks pretty. I hope you carry on knitting it. Charts aren't hard, once you learn they are completely backwards from reading a book. Honestly - there's lots you can do with knit, yarn overs and knit togethers. Can't wait to hear more. g

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  5. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I am intrigued! Perhaps someday you will tutor me on a scarf. I am so anxious to see the finished scarf.
    Rebel Follower

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  6. Paula, the quilterApril 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I have tried to knit by chart and came to the realization that I need more practice. Lots more practice.

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  7. fancystitchingApril 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful lace! Keep up the good work!

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  8. kathy bApril 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    YOu can do it. I can't but you can!

    YOu are off to a great starts

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    You haven't used many charts? Really? I find that I prefer them. I'm a very visual person. You did some lovely work!!

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  10. Far Side of FiftyApril 21, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I am impressed..you go girl! I am sure you will master the charts! Lovely looking piece too:)

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