Knitting Lace

Knitting stockinette after a long time does get boring. It is great if the pattern requires it, or if you want the final product to look that way, or if you want some uncomplicated rhythm while clearing your head. Which is what I do, many times, when I need to sort out my thoughts.

But then yes, it does get monotonous.  Which is why then knitters start playing around, making all kinds of textures by purposely dropping stitches and creating gaps in their work. As a newbie this might sound exactly the stuff nightmares are made up of…but yes this dropping and adding stitches is how lace is created. 

Is it tough? Yes, if you are new to it. 

Is it beautiful? Oh of course, I mean come on who wouldn’t like to see complex intricate work.

Where to start? Probably with making leaves. They can be made as simple and as complex as possible, so certainly a good way to start. 

Will I do it with kids around? Probably not. Who am I kidding? Definitely not.

Merino and Silk Blended yarn by @Manos del Uruguay

Beautiful pattern by @leylaalieva

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