Lafayette Lacemakers: June 9: Introduction to Estonian knitted lace

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

June 9: Introduction to Estonian knitted lace

Photo above: Knitting by Anne Reaves.

Photo Below: Pattern from Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions,

Following the business meeting on 6/9, Anne Reaves led our program: Introduction to Estonian knitted lace. She encouraged the members to try a 16 stitch sampler -- so, do you know what a "Nupp" is?

Do you see the raised areas inside 3 of the four diamonds? "Nupp".

Do you know what to do when you have a yarn over at the end of a row -- and need to purl the next row? Stumped? Guess who knows .... Yes, Anne has the answer -- Just ask!

Thanks Anne for the wonderful presentation and sharing your expertise!

(looks better after blocking).

While we are on the subject of knitting, are you a knitter that throws? Check out Continental knitting in the video below. No more throwing yarn!

The July program (following business meeting) is a Lace In. Please bring anything you have in progress, including the June sampler (Intro to Estonian knitted lace). Or create a few small lace samples for the cards we hand out at community events.

Members -- check your e-mail for upcoming program details & guidelines for the Lafayette Lacemakers Lace Challenge.

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Lace Challenge Guidelines

The challenge is open to any lacemaking technique and to all members of Lafayette Lacemakers. The Theme of the Lace Challenge is Jewelry. There is no time window on when items were made. Items must be made by the person submitting. The challenge is open to any lacemaking technique and to all members of Lafayette Lacemakers. Items may be original designs or patterns from published sources. For items made from published sources, reference to the pattern source must accompany each item. There is no limit on the number of items one person may enter in the challenge. We will display items submitted to the challenge in one of the display cabinets at the West Lafayette Public Library. The date when we can get the display cabinet will determine the deadline for the challenge. note that, due to space limitations, all items submitted to the challenge might not be displayed at the library.