Pattern 268 was one first attempt at a double strand Celtic cross. Here is a different approach to the same type of pattern. See Crosses for other patterns.
Pattern:
Bobbins: 24 pairs per arm
Style: Torchon
Stitches:
half stitch
cloth stitch and twist
cloth stitch
twist pair
slip knot
reef knot
Details:
cross-over thin strips (blue)
footside without passives (grey)
Torchon ground (grey)
cross, starting from middle
Description:
Pattern:
Follow the links above for explanation of how to work the different parts of the lace.
See cross, starting from middle for different ways to make this shape. You can work each arm separately, joining each arm to the previous. If you prefer taking the threads across the centre, the following diagram shows where the threads start.
I worked this by measuring out the thread, but only winding one bobbin onto on end, and making a slip knot to hang this bobbin from. The other thread was lifted behind, and gathered into a loop with the other spare threads, pinned out of the way. I worked one arm at a time, with the second arm being next to the first. See pattern 269, which is similar, or the description of working a cross, starting from middle, for details.
Rather than cloth stitch strips, I used cross-over thin strips. I've marked exactly where the crossovers go, to help you (and me!) work it. These are quick to work. Whether they give a strong enough effect, I'll leave it for you to decide! The changes of directions at the edge are a weakness.
© Jo Edkins 2017 - return to lace index