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Normally, a strip is worked as an elongated diamond, with rows of stitches (see above for link). It is also possible to change workers every time (see above). This gives yet another way of working a thin strip, which is quick and gives a reasonable effect. See pattern 164.
Conventional (left) and alternative (right)
The diagram above shows how this is done. Two pairs stay within the strip at all times. A pair comes in from one side, perhaps from some ground, and works across these two pairs in Torchon ground stitch (half stitch, pin, half stitch). It is then discarded on the other side of the strip. The two pairs that are still within the strip are worked in a cloth stitch and twist.
I got this idea while experimenting with lines of rose ground. The cross-overs are, of course, a vital part of rose ground, and I wondered what would happen if you used them by themselves, in a line. I rather like the effect, but I have no idea whether this is generally used!
© Jo Edkins 2017 - return to lace index