Lovely Lacy Knits: Beautiful Projects Embellished with Ribbon, Flowers, Beads, and More

65 Pages·2015·34.072 MB·English

by  Eva-Maria Maier

Lovely Lacy Knits
Eva-Maria Maier
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Contents
Introduction 3
Lace Sampler Scarf 4
Delicate Shoulder Wrap 11
Comfort Socks 14
Debutante Arm Warmers 19
Gossamer Shawl 24
Mohair Arm Warmers 27
Lacy Knit Skirt 30
Spa Slippers 33
Flower-Adorned Hat 36
Romantic Loop 38
Azure Arm Warmers 40
Treasure Pouch Poncho 44
Refi ned I-Cord Necklace 50
Reference
Bead Embroidery 53
Knitting 54
Crocheting 58
Th ree-Dimensional Crocheted Flowers 60
Decorative Rolls 62
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Introduction
In this book, I would like to introduce you to my
passion for knitting, which has been nurtured by my
mom since I was very young. Expect uncommon knit
designs, richly embellished with ribbons, fabric, and
beads. Waiting for you, too, are crocheted and sewn
edgings and adornments, bound to become favorites!
Th e main idea is to adorn oneself with beauty and to
discover new creative ways. I want to inspire you to play
with color nuances and to explore the vast riches of your
fi ber treasure collection. Develop your very personal style
by combining antique little bits from Grandma’s sewing
basket with an array of contemporary materials.
Special thanks to my wonderful family for supporting
me in this endeavor: First of all to Felix for his cooking
magic, and to my parents, particularly my mom, ever
so full of ideas, as well as to my father-in-law with his
impressive arsenal of precious antiques.
Kind regards,
Eva
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Lace
Sampler Scarf
Six pretty lace patterns lend this scarf
an elegant fl air.
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Finished Measurements Scarf
75 x 14 in./190 x 35 cm With pink, cast on 67 sts and work 7 rows in garter stitch.
Work Chart 1 for 14 in./35 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat is 8
Yarn sts wide. K1-tbl, k4, work “Begin” (8 sts wide) once, work pattern
Light weight #3 linen/rayon/cotton blend yarn (shown in Permin repeat (8 sts wide) 6 times (48 sts), k4, sl1 k-wise.
Scarlet; 58% linen, 26% rayon, 16% cotton; 164 yd./150 m per 1.8 Work Chart 2 for 10 in./25 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat is 6
oz./50 g skein; Powder Pink and Natural) sts wide. K1-tbl, K5, work pattern repeat 9 times (54 sts), k6, sl1
(cid:116)(cid:1) 656 yd./600 m light pink k-wise. End with a RS row (Row 3).
(cid:116)(cid:1) 164 yd./150 m off -white Work Chart 3 for 4 in./10 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat is 2 sts
wide. K1-tbl, k5, work pattern repeat 27 times (54 sts), k6, sl1
Needles and Other Materials k-wise.
(cid:116)(cid:1) US 6 (4 mm) straight needles Work Chart 4 for for 27.5 in./70 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat
(cid:116)(cid:1) US C-2 (2.75 mm) or D-3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook is 11 sts wide. K1-tbl, k5, work pattern repeat 5 times (55 sts), k5,
(cid:116)(cid:1) Printable silk fabric, 3 x 4.24 in./7.5 x 10.5 cm (includes seam sl1 k-wise.
allowance) Work Chart 5 for 7 in./18 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat is 6
(cid:116)(cid:1) Solid-colored off -white/natural cotton fabric, 6.75 x 6.25 in./17 x sts wide. K1-tbl, k5, work pattern repeat 9 times (54 sts), k6, s1
16 cm k-wise.
(cid:116)(cid:1) Pink seed beads Work Chart 6 for 4.75 in./12 cm, as follows: Th e pattern repeat is 8
(cid:116)(cid:1) Small pearl bead sts wide. K1-tbl, k4, work pattern repeat 7 times (56 sts), k4, sl1
(cid:116)(cid:1) 14 in./35.5 cm cream bobbin lace k-wise.
(cid:116)(cid:1) 10 in./25.5 cm pastel pink ribbon Work in garter stitch for 7 rows and bind off .
(cid:116)(cid:1) 1.3 in./3.3 cm pastel pink fl ower-shaped button Weave in all ends.
(cid:116)(cid:1) Sewing machine
(cid:116)(cid:1) Color printer Edging
(cid:116)(cid:1) Sewing needle With off -white, work crocheted picot edging into every other stitch
(cid:116)(cid:1) Iron (of the selvedge and bound off sts) around, as follows.
Set-up: Work 1 single crochet to attach the working yarn to the edge
Gauge of the fabric.
19 sts in garter st = 4 in./10 cm (gauge is not critical for this project) Step 1: Work 3 chain stitches.
Step 2: Work a single crochet into the third chain from the hook,
Notes yarn over and pull the yarn through the chain and through the
(cid:116)(cid:1) Each chart is worked immediately after the previous chart; there are loop on the hook.
no rows between charts. Repeat these two steps around, working into every other stitch.
(cid:116)(cid:1) Th e scarf is bordered by garter stitch edging. Th e number of edge
stitches (at beginning of row, after the selvedge stitch and before the
charted repeats; at end of row, after the charted repeats and before
the slipped selvedge stitches) varies from stitch pattern to stitch pat-
tern. Work the exact number of edging stitches and pattern repeats
as indicated for each individual stitch pattern.
(cid:116)(cid:1) Maintain selvedge stitches throughout: Knit through the back loop
fi rst stitch of row, slip last stitch of row knit-wise.
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Lace Charts
In wrong side rows, purl all stitches. (Except for chart 3.)
Chart 1—
Staggered Tulip Pattern
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
End Repeat Begin
Chart 2—
Fan Pattern
3
1
Chart 3—
Bobble Pattern
Th e stitch pattern is created in WS rows to appear on RS
of fabric.
3
1
knit
purl
yarn over
sk2p (sl1, k2tog, psso)
skp (sl1, k1, psso)
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Lace Charts
In wrong side rows, purl all stitches.
Chart 4—
Wave Pattern
3
1
Chart 5—
Rosebud Pattern
3
1
Chart 6—
Tulip Pattern
7
5
3
1
k2tog
p3tog
p2tog
3 from 1 ([k1, yo, k1] into the same st)
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Pocket
Sew ribbon onto upper fabric fold line, forming a button loop from
Print angel motif (below) onto printable fabric and cut it out with the ribbon in the center.
sufficient seam allowance, which is already included in the 3 x 4.25 Sew the pocket to the middle of the scarf’s garter stitch section, fol-
in./7.5 x 10.5 cm size. Before printing, arrange as many motifs ding the seam allowance under at the sides.
as will fit onto one sheet of printable fabric. After printing, iron Sew bobbin lace along the whole width of the scarf and at the bottom
fabric from the wrong side. edge of the pocket as well.
Fold cotton fabric, wrong sides facing inwards, into a 6.75 x 3.25 Decorate the pocket with beads. Sew the button onto the scarf. Care-
in./17 x 8 cm rectangle and sew on angel motif. fully block the scarf into shape.
Printing Motifs to Printable Fabric
Scan the illustration from the book (or another of your choosing) using a standard scanner, preferably at a resolution of 300
dpi, to a scale of 1:1 (do not enlarge or reduce in size). You may also use copyright-free images available on the Internet.
Printable fabric is suitable for inkjet printers only. Place a sheet of fabric into the printer, select fabric characteristics and
orientation according to the material chosen. The sample shown in the pictures used a piece of fabric 8.5 x 11 in. It is impor-
tant to uncheck the “fit to page size” option so that the illustration won’t get enlarged or reduced. Now, print the picture onto
the fabric, and allow it enough time for proper drying afterward before handling. Remove the paper backing and rinse the
fabric under running water until the water stays clear and no more excess dye is being washed out. Let the fabric dry thorough-
ly and iron it carefully from the wrong side before proceeding according to instructions.
Note: Color differences are unavoidable, owing to different printer models by various manufacturers as well as user-defined settings
in the printer menu.
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