Lace & Openwork Knitting Workshop

Overview

Many knitters think learning to knit lace and openwork is too complicated, but with the right instruction it doesn't have to be difficult. Join expert lace knitting designer Jill Wright as she clearly explains all the basic techniques and dos and don'ts of knitting lace projects. Learn what yarns and needles work best, multiple blocking techniques, and how to increase and decrease to create three lovely lace projects to wear—Two Paths Mitts, Ziggy Cowl, and Cagney Lace Tee. Various topics covered include tools of the trade, yarn and fiber, swatching, basic stitches, working a pattern, lace in the round, wire and pin blocking, seaming and weaving in the ends, fixing mistakes, and joining in new yarn.

Author Biography

Jill Wright has been designing knitting creations for many years. She teaches an openwork and lace knitting workshop and has had designs published by Classic Elite Yarns, Creative Knitting Magazine, Love of Knitting, Vogue Knitting International, and Universal Yarns. She is the author of 7 Easy-to-Knit Handbags for Every Occasion and the coauthor of Curvy Crochet. She lives in Pine, Colorado.