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Rockin' Regal Cuffs These two projects are excellent introductions to the art of lace knitting. From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-707

Tricia Waddell, the editorial director of books at Interweave Press, knits up a pair of cool lace cuffs and a lace skirt ruffle that are reminiscent of the Victorian era.

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Rockin' Regal Cuffs

Tricia Waddell demonstrates how to cast on to one double-pointed needle and then transfer the stitches to two others. She then knits in the round and demonstrates the pattern that will be used to knit a pair of stylish lace cuffs.

Rockin' Regal Cuffs

Materials:

1 ball Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (245m/25g) #452 (pastel gray), or other sportweight yarn
4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn), US size 6 (4 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
tapestry needle.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 19 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern worked in the round

Finished size: about 6" (15 cm) wrist circumference and 8" (20.5 cm) long.

Sizing note: Ribbing at wrist will stretch to about 8" (20.5 cm) circumference.

Lace Pattern (multiple of 6 sts):
Round 1: *K1, yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 for pattern.

Cuff

Loosely co 72 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 3 dpn (24 sts on each needle) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Rep rounds 1 and 2 of lace patt (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 5-1/2" (14 cm) from co, ending with Round 2.

Note: Be careful that you do not accidentally drop any yo that occurs at the end of a needle or at the end of the rnd.

Decrease round: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd — 36 sts rem.
Next round: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd. Cont in k2, p2 rib as established until ribbed section measures 2-1/2" (6.5 cm) and cuff measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from coO. Loosely bo all sts.

Finishing Cuffs

Weave in loose ends and block lightly, if desired, as follows:

Generously spritz the inside and outside of the lace portion with a fine mist. Lay the cuff on the ironing board or a padded surface with the scalloped edges of both layers aligned. Pin cast-off edge to about 7" (18 cm) wide, then pin out each scallop point, pulling gently downward to extend the points and to expand and even out the lace part. When the scallop points have been pinned, coax the valley between pairs of points upward toward the ribbing to exaggerate the zigzag lower edge, and pin the valleys in place. Allow the upper section of the lace cuff to narrow gradually to the width of the ribbing. Allow to air-dry completely before removing the pins.

Skirt Ruffle

Next, Tricia Waddell shows how to knit a skirt ruffle in an unexpected colorful variegated yarn. Utilizing a 12-row repeat that creates a pointed edge, this great design is knit lengthwise so you simply knit until you have a long enough strip for your skirt.

	Skirt Ruffle
	PDF Lace chart: click to download.

Materials:

1/2 skein Cherry Tree Hill Super Sport yarn (275 yd/4 oz) in Serengeti
needles, US size 4 (3.5 mm).
skirt
tapestry needle
sharp-point sewing needle
matching thread

Gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rows = 2" in st st.

Note: Exact gauge isn't important for this project, but it will affect the width of the lace and the length of each pattern repeat.

Co 14. K 1 row.
Work rows 1-12 of lace edging chart 29 times, or until piece measures desired length. BO all stitches.

Note: For a downloadable version of the lace chart, see the link, at right.

Finishing

Weave in loose ends.

With a sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread, sew the straight edge of the lace strip to the wrong side of the skirt.

RESOURCES :

Lace Style
By Pam Allen and Ann Budd
April 2007, Interweave Press
Website: www.interweave.com

Cherry Tree Hill yarn
Website: www.cherryyarn.com

Filatura Di Crosa yarn
Website: www.tahkistacycharles.com

GUESTS :

Tricia Waddell
Editorial Director, Books
Interweave Press
Website: www.interweave.com