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My adventures in knitting continue. Last night I finally had my learn to knit lace classs, and it was awesome. There were only 2 of us in the class so we both got lots of individual attention, and were able to cover a lot of ground.

We knit a few lace samplers, to learn the basic principles, and learned a good cast off for lace, that's really stretchy.

My next project is to knit as a sample a book mark, using the lace pattern, that, I'll ultimately use to make a shawl. Once I've got the lace pattern down, I'll knit the shawl.

I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with lace.

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[carrie_ann]

cool, it's not something i would ever do but knitting/crotcheting baby shawls used to be a big thing back home. i think it would take a lot of talent with lace tho? and it's nice to have a new hobby

[gma45]

That sounds like fun. I was just thinking that I want to learn how to crochet. I have a friend that makes some beautiful afghans and doilies. I knitted a vest one time but can't for the life of me remember how to do it now.

[unaluna]

You will soon be a suitable wife for a nice Italian man! Then you can start on a tablecloth and bedspread (this was my past predicted future, pardon the fractured tense!)

[ECHOES]

I love hearing about your knitting You are so lucky to have classes nearby.
I'm glad you're having fun and learning new things!

Years ago an aunt made lace colors that had a small button in the front, to add to a top, even a sweatshirt, to dress it up. I really loved it and received many compliments!

[Travelinglady]

That does sound like fun. I'm glad you have a new hobby. My BFF is big on knitting and tried to show me how. I just don't think it's my thing. But she thoroughly enjoys it and makes some really nice stuff.

Keep us informed as you accomplish more items!

I'm doing a sweater in a white sort of lacey pattern. I'll post pics as I progress with it.

Tat, that's what I want to learn to do.

[MDDBPDPTSD]

Originally Posted by LovebirdsFlying

I'm doing a sweater in a white sort of lacey pattern. I'll post pics as I progress with it.

Tat, that's what I want to learn to do.

What is tat?

Making lace. It can be done two ways, by shuttle or by a tatting needle. Here is a picture of tatting.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatting

[advena]

Thank you for sharing your knitting experiences. I crochet but I've always wanted to learn how to knit, especially lace.

[Beholden]

Knitting is sure a good past time SpliteImage! I'm happy you are still making headway with your interests in lace.

I see all kinds of knit/lace/crochet tops in the stores and wish I could locate a pattern to make a 'shrug' like short sleeved lacy, short T-Shirt sort of top to wear over a tank top with a skirt or dress pants.

You know, sometimes I get an idea in my head and know what I want, but can't fine one like it

Think I'll do a search on the web later on today to see what I can find. Haven't done any knitting for a few years. But I think I want to crochet something with 'shell' pattern and open work.

Can you post a picture after you make your lace bookmark?

[MuseumGhost]

It's so cool to see that people are still intersted in learning these kinds of hand crafts!

I collect lace. It would be a blast to know how to make it myself.