Why block your knitting?
So why block your knitting? Simply put, blocking gives your knitted item you worked so hard on a nice policed look. It evens out all the unevenness…
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Does lace knitting use more yarn?
So, does lace knitting use more yarn? After thinking of my experience and browsing through knittingparadise.com I can say that it depends on the lace stitch pattern,…
Is lace knitting hard/difficult?
So, is lace knitting hard/difficult? Lace knitting is actually very easy. If you learned to knit by yourself then you can absolutely learn lace knitting by yourself.…
What does “no stitch” mean in lace knitting?
Usually, you will see “no stitch” in lace knitting as shaded boxes on lace charts if the stitch count doesn’t remain constant. It changes from row to…
What needles to use for knitting lace?
It's a matter of taste. If you're using a pattern that calls for a specific weight yarn with a certain size needle, go with the pattern suggestion.…
How to wave in ends on a lace project?
I usually add new yarn by knitting two stitches with both old and new yarn held together. Also, I try to do that in a place where…
How important is the gauge for a simple straight lace scarf?
For scarves and shawls, I don't think the gauge is a problem if you have enough yarn (you might need more yarn if your gauge is larger).…
What is a “lifeline” and how do you use it?
Lifeline is an extra yarn you put in your stitches (like a soft knitting needle). That way if you need to frog you have a stopping point…
When knitting a lace pattern, is one row the pattern row and the next a knit row?
There are 3 options - the wrong side row, (also called a resting row), can be a purl row (most common), knit row (common for Estonian lace edgings)…
I don’t have a proper number of stitches on my needles. What am I doing wrong?
Use markers for every pattern repeat. It is a great visual and you can spot an error quite easily and quickly.Make sure you are working your "yarn…