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One of the patterns in Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns
is for something called “lace sleeves.” Basically, you knit a rectangle of lace, partially seam the ends together, and then pick up the sts at the opening and knit in ribbing.
One reader has been having trouble visualizing how this would work, so I’ve made a quick toot:
Ok, so you have your rectangle of fabric.
You fold it in half and seam it a few inches on each end, where I’ve colored the seam in blue marker, leaving a gap in the middle. Since I was doing this quickly, the space I left between my “sleeves” is proportionally too small. You’ll follow the directions in the pattern.
Then, you take your circular needle and pick up sts all the way around the opening that is left between your seams and knit in ribbing.
Now, you pick up stitches all around the opening at the center and work in ribbing.
Francesca, I hope that helps.
Oh yes, my desk is MESS-EEEEE today! I’m doing at least 4 things at once these days!
I’m also getting ready to go to San Diego on Friday. I love going to TNNA, but it takes a lot of organizing. There are so many meetings and dinners to prepare for, classes to teach (materials to get ready) garments to steam and pack…which ones are in the fashion show again?? And, of course, lots to get finished up before being gone for 4 days.
I got one of my suitcases out of the hall closet to start packing…and it was already half-packed from some other trip! I think I travel too much, you guys. And, apparently, have too many pairs of undies if I don’t miss them for however long it’s been since I used that suitcase!!
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2 Responses to “Constructing a shrug out of a rectangle of fabric”
(*sighs*) I dream of the day I’ll blog “I love going to TNNA…”
You’re a fortunate gal Mrs. Japel
HI STEPHANIE -
I live in San Diego, and was curious if you are doing anything knitting related out in the city of San Diego, where knitters can meet up with you that AREN”T in TNNA? I saw your busy schedule but noticed that some authors are going to signings, classes, etc. in book shops around SD while they are here. ( Like Louisa harding is going to come to the Grove on Friday)
Are you going to come out and about and let us hang out with you at Starbucks or something?? A girls gotta have coffee right?? You could post on the Ravelry group you have – I listen there too!
thanks!! a Fan juliblue:)