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An Education in Lace Knitting Stitches

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lace knitting stitches ebookThe other day I came across this ebook full of 34 patterns for lace knitting stitches, complete with videos that help explain how to do them.

The Top 34 Lace Knit Stitches ebook from Bromefields is collected from their 100 Days of Knit Stitches, and costs $4.99. I’m not sure if all the videos are included on the linked page, but these at least will give you an idea of what the videos look like.

Looking for more Lace knitting styled patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

This stitch collection is a great way to build your stitch pattern knowledge (and the 100 days collection is great, too).

Are you interested in learning more about a particular kind of knitting stitch or technique this year? I’d love to know about it.

[Photo: Bromefields.]

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  1. Am interested in where to find lace to knit with,want to try the pattern from “One Row Lace Scarf” Thank you for any help you can give me.

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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]