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Spring Will Be Here Soon, Why Not Knit a Bit of Lace?

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easy lace bolero knitting patternI know that I should be thinking more about knitting for spring, but I just can’t bring myself to do it when there is still snow in the immediate forecast.

So instead I will just leave this here in case you are already thinking about knits for spring and summer. The Feminine Touch has whipped up a really pretty — and pretty simple — lace bolero that has ribbed edgings and an easy eyelet repeat for the body of the bolero.

It’s mostly knit flat, then folded and seamed a tiny bit to make armholes. Then you pick up stitches around the outside for a ribbed border and you’re done.

This is a really cute project and a great introduction to lace if you’ve never done it before. It’s also worked with a slightly heavier (and cotton) yarn than is typically used for lace knitting, so you should be able to finish yours up before the weather warms.

Are you knitting for spring yet? I’d love to know what’s on your needles.

[Photo via the Feminine Touch.]

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  1. Knit for Spring/Summer? What are these seasons of which you write!? Wacky weather here in North Carolina – 70’s yesterday, winter storm warning today!

    Just about finished with a cute winter shawl so maybe next I’ll try some more lace knitting. This one is very pretty.

Have you read?

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]