One of the lovely things about this craft is that you never stop learning. Advanced classic rosette and variations is one of those topics. Here is what I’ve gathered.
Good light changes everything. If your eyes hurt after a while, the lighting isn’t right If you fancy, I’ll leave Intermediate lace in jewellery.
Take your time. Rushing bobbins always backfires. One row at a time, no peeking at others.
What you will need¶
You’ll need this, nothing more, nothing less:
- Flat pillow.
- Thread of suitable weight.
- Practice pricking.
- Loaded bobbins.
How I do it, step by step¶
Don’t skip any. Everything links in this craft:
- Review the basic crosses before starting.
- Follow the pricking step by step, no skips.
- Keep constant tempo through the piece.
Where it gets sticky¶
These are the stumbles I see most often:
- Changing tempo mid-exercise.
- Not marking the start.
- Pulling too hard on the outer pair.
Variations¶
When you have it under control, try these:
- Combine with other motifs for richness.
- Document your version in the studio notebook.
Nearby¶
- Intermediate lace in jewellery: how to refine
- Advanced leaves in bobbin lace and variations
- Advanced improvised lace without pricking and variations
- Interview with Aurora Castro (Lugo, rural school)
Nothing more for today. The folks at Encaixe have courses and materials; whenever you fancy going in-person, they’ll treat you well.