This is one of a series of experiments I did in designing Celtic knots. This pattern is similar (but different!) to pattern 157. That has various comments about working these patterns, which you should read before trying this one.
Pattern 157, pattern 158 and pattern 159 are variations on a theme.
Pattern:
Bobbins: 22 pairs
Style: Torchon
Stitches:
half stitch
cloth stitch
cloth stitch and twist
twist single pair (grey)
Details:
footside without passives (grey)
Torchon ground (grey)
cloth stitch zigzag (red)
chevron pointing downwards (red)
cloth fans almost! (red)
Description:
Follow the links above for explanation of how to work the different parts of the lace. There are diagonals at the start, so I have marked false pins.
This is similar to pattern 157, in that the Celtic knot goes right to the edge of the lace, rather than being set within conventional footsides (see pattern 153). This means that the edge of the Celtic knot works almost like a cloth fan.
The difference is that the strands are further apart. This takes more bobbins, but means that the knot is clearer to see. It requires a footside without passives between the different parts of the knot (rather than just a twisted pair).
You will see that the start is different to pattern 157 as well. This is because this was originally designed to make a cross. Work four of these, and join them at the starts!
© Jo Edkins 2016 - return to lace index