If you're hesitating between unraveling or using a quick fix that will leave a mistake in your work, ask yourself these questions: Will it be visible... or will you be the only to know? Will a quick fix bother you forever...? Is the idea of unraveling so demotivating....? Do what feels best to you.

These wise words come from Lovely Lace Knits by Gabrielle Vezina. It is one thing if a garment does not fit, if it chokes you at the neck or binds your arms. Clothing that does not let your body move the way you want it to move is a curse. But if the mistake is a purely decorative one, as is the case with lace knits, you need to ponder Vezina's questions.

Cause if you end up despising the garment and won't wear it, or end up refusing to finish it in frustration, there is no point to all the effort you have already made. Better to figure out what you can live it, and get on with it. I daresay all makers need to decide what they can live with.

Neapolitan Lace

Neapolitan Lace stitch pattern from the January 1884 issue of Ballou’s Monthly Magazine. It’s reversible! I found the magazine on Google Books a few years ago, but The Weekly Stitch also blogged the stitch pattern on March 31, 2023.

Skulls of Fortune and the Good vibes, 100% combed cotton lace knitting made on a Brother kh930

Taking stock of the knit stitch library on the blog.

Here is a selection of beginner-friendly four-row-repeat knit stitches:

These are mainly utilising simple knit and purl techniques to create interesting textures and lace effects.

Tutorials and patterns for the above stitches are available on my blog.

One down, casting on the second this evening. I am very happy with these. Bees Knees Fingerless Mitts knit with #reborncashmere by #gatheringyarns Embellished with #delicas 8/0 in galvanized silver. #newpattern #newyarn #knittingembellishments #knittingwithbeads #knitting #cashmere #recycledcashmere #recycled #laceknitting #letissierdesigns #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram (at Nanaimo British Colombia,Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3zwL3p46t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My #ZaftigTee by @knitoriousshe is finished!!!!! I love how it came out, and I can't wait to wear it out! It was fun to knit with an interesting construction and just enough lace for a nice accent without driving me insane! . . . . . . #buttercupyarnart #yarn #yarnart #knitoriousshe #sheilatoystromberg #tee #knittedtee #knittedshirt #laceknitting #knittedlace #finishedobject #purple #purpletee #fiberart #fibreart #crafting #diy #plussizeknitting #plussizeknitter https://www.instagram.com/p/CeZOPsMp9oJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Weekend WIP 💛🤎💛 . Pattern 👚 #plumetispullover by @julieknitsinparis available in @pompommag . Yarn 🧶 : @wildatlanticyarns “Honeycomb” Sorcha kidsilk lace, and “Beechwood” Emer 4ply (organic merino). Shop link in bio ✨ . . . #wildatlanticyarns #knittersofig #yarn #knittersoftheworld #knitted #knitknitknit #handdyedyarn #slowfashion #strikkedilla #makersgonnamake #strikking #knittingpattern #handmade #tricot #tricoter #πλέξιμο #laceknitting #strikke #strik #breien #iloveknitting #knittersofinstagram #ニット #strickenmachtgl #springknits #編み物 #yarnlove #summerknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CgW_p_5oYsO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yippee! After finding my mistakes and fixing them, my stitch count is correct and the lace yoke section of my True Nature Tee is finished!!

Pille sál / stóla / poncsó

Hey friends, do you know that I funded my Kickstarter Goal in less than 24 hours? Im superrrrrrr Happy! I still have 29 days to go, so please spread the word, is a lovely project! Take a little piece of the Andes to your Crafts Life, Andina Knitting Projects made with Llicllia, the fabric with a tender story between mothers and babies, do you want to know the story? go to my Kickstarter campaign here and go to the Updates Section, and you will find this lovely Knitting Stitch Pattern with all instructions there, and stay tuned because tomorrow I will post another lovely stitch pattern! Thank you so much for all your help and please go to the campaign see you tomorrow! Lilia

Lovely Lace Knits by Gabrielle Vezina

It will soon be fall, so new knitting patterns and yarns are showing up and so are some books. I decided to offer this one on lace knitting because, on the one hand it is knitting, but on the other it is lace knitting, that is, knitting with tiny holes to make patterns. So, you don't really want little holes in serious winter wear, but you can enjoy them in the fall.

The book explains the basics of lace knitting but presumes some skill. Almost all the patterns are marked intermediate and only 1 hat and matching mittens are advanced beginner. It offers 16 patterns: 2 sweaters, 2 tops, 4 scarves/shawls, 3 pairs of socks, and 2 hats, 1 scrunchie and 1 pair of mittens. The photography is beautiful as you can see, and the book offers exceptionally large and clear charts for the lace patterning.

You see here in green on the cover Pine Cone Sweater, then in Samara Cardigan in a greyed rose holding 2 yarns together, one of them mohair blend, Winter Wheat Scarf, and the Amarelle Sweater in blue with plenty of bobbles. The Solstice Top in yellow is a nice transitional piece in wool, and the Soft Breeze Shawl in mottled pinks and greens.

Here is the website which links to the sellers too: https://gabriellevezina.com/my-book-lovely-lace-knits/

Synaptic Wrap

Much better size… 16-1/2 x 83 in (42 x 211 cm) on the blocking mats. More wrappy, less scarfy. Is it sad that I purposely, carefully aligned all of the t-pins except one? 😜 Yarn: Fidalgo Artisan Yarns Rosario Sport 0421 Brilliant Blue

Favorite finished objects #knittersofinstagram #knittersofbaltimore #crochetersofinstagram #crochetersofbaltimore #laceknitting #entrelac #mosaicknitting #beadedknitting (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3WXz9OV46/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A variation on the classic and ever popular Feather and Fan knit stitch, the Ostrich Plume lace knit stitch is just as eye-catching, but lesser known. 

The pattern for this version of the stitch requires a multiple of sixteen plus one stitches and is worked over thirty-two rows.  The lace sequence is worked into the motif over eight rows and in-between it's just relaxing rows of knit and purl.

The stitch pattern for this is available on my blog.

Recently, I have been working on some patterns for Gathering Yarns. Well, yesterday, I received some fabulous recycled cashmere, called Cashmere Reborn. It is a heavy fingering to sport weight yarn, 95% cashmere and 5% other fibres. Working with cashmere is always a treat, and this is no exception. Beautiful hand, with a nice consistent twist, so soft and check out the stitch definition. I had today off, so I pulled out the Rosewood dpns and galvanized silver #delicas and started knitting. Still under construction, but meet The Bees Knees Fingerless Mittens. #recycled #recycledcashmere #fingerlessmitts #cashmere #beeskneesfingerlessmitts #letissierdesigns #designer #designersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #lacedesigner #laceknitting #knittingwithbeads #knittingwithcashmere #fancycuff (at Nanaimo British Colombia,Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1No31piae/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Now that my Zaftig Tee is finished, I've started on the #SilenceTee by @redearthdesignstudio! The goth sheep has joined the #SilenceTeeKAL - my contrast color is the leftovers from my Zaftig Tee, and my main color is the same yarn in black! I love how they look next to each other, and I'm really excited to see how the full tee comes out! . . . . . . #buttercupyarnart #redearthdesignstudio #yarn #yarnart #fiberart #fibreart #crafting #diy #knitting #knittedtee #knittedlace #laceknitting #laceknit #purpleyarn #blackyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/Cei3CPGroMv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=