One of the lovely things about this craft is that you never stop learning. Introduction to lace with odd pair count is one of those topics. Here is what I’ve gathered.
Speed comes with practice. Not before. Right first, then fast If you fancy, I’ll leave Intermediate metallic-thread lace.
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 metallic-thread lace: how to refine
- Advanced lace with beads and variations
- Introduction to coarse decorative lace
- Tip: pricing your own piece
And that’s it. If it helped, I’m glad. If you fancy learning in person, Encaixe runs a workshop and the people there are kind. That’s where I send those who ask me.
(My grandmother writes; her family translates. Be kind with any clumsy phrasing.)