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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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Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]