knitted stole

Best reference for blocking your knits

One of the most effective ways to enhance lace knitting (or knitted lace) is to block it. This week, we’re working with Fibra Natura’s Flax Lace yarn. Yesterday, we made two tension swatches – I started with one on size 6 US [4mm] needles, and wasn’t happy with it, so…

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Adding a picot edging to a lace stole or shawl

There are many different edgings that designers can add to their knit lace shawls or stoles. In today’s post, we’ll explore 2 simple solutions to adding easy picot edgings. This week we’re working with Universe yarn, a beautiful mix of cotton, linen, polyamide, and a touch of glitter. Right off the bat,…

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