jiomanian Point Lace i Course for Intermediates and Hdva Sylvia MurariIxTRODUCTION ight Lace has a very ald history, [is origin be in the Garden of Edes. Lnee 18 a reminder of all that belongs to Ica creativity and hard workings I peadence for vity is but a-shart si woman. pand From utility te every woman knows that, As pearls are er s, so the most exquisite aud precious laces huve bee ereated in times of war or poverty or during, times of sorrow. Much of dhe history of tis world was writlen in the work of womes hands. Many of these are invalunble aces, whieh were kept with love and care by lace lovers, wh collected them all over the world, And we, the fortunate following generation, benefit from this invaluable legacy: Ia Romania there isa cave ealled “Women's cave", Centuries ago, when the Otte~ man Empire invaded the surrounding countries, including Romania, a lot of women were taken slaves by the Turks to he put into harems, The women used this cave as a hiding place. There, in harsh circumstances, by candle light, some of the most exquisite hand work were created. In more recent tmes, to pay their taxes, impoverished families have worked some af the most distinguished laces and then sold them to rich people. The Romanian Point Lace may be called an art beenuse over the centuries it combined crochet, embroidery, weaving, wrapping, loop: ing, chaining, knotting and all of the nicest hand work that some hard working hands and creative spirits have put together Needle Ince is the finest flowering of the needle - workers art. | hape to create an aware- ness toward this unique art The objective is to promote interest in Ue fine old laces-and te preserve them and their techniques for posterity, to help people identi and work Ince. People ure still discovering lace malding from the books, The visual diagram of most of the “filling stitches” eliminates te Janguage barrier. Taking classes is another way to learn lace making. A class is a place and an opportunity to meet old friends and to make new ones. Know! edge shared is knowledge multiplicd. The knowledge and the confidence gained in con: pleting 4 piece of work makes the worker todo more, and the learning process never conics Lo an end because most of the Bling stitehes, when worked, inspire new stitches. Even mistakes can result in new diseoveries. This book is the second of « series of books to follow which are going to share 34 years of collecting of patterns and filling stitehes, old and new, AKNOWLEDGEME: s Twould like to thank everyone who helped and encouraged me to write this book. First to my students who asked far it, to Laura Porton, my nicce, to Melodie Francisca, my best student and the sample maker, © Ria Ferrell, ta Roberta Oliver, ta my husband Arcadie for his help, to my fricad Ana Stinean, who helped me with patterns, and to my friend Aurica Mic, from Romania, whe taught me te worls this Lace when I was 10 years old. Special thanks to Polly Womack for her invaluable help. Romastas Pomt Lace History Ronimion Point Lace is an exquisite combi- nation of lace worked with the needle and lace worked with the crochet hevk, This lace was ted in the eighteenth century in Centeal rope and was inspired by the Retcella Ince of the Itilian Renaissance period. When, at the end of the eighteenth century, the French Revolution caused many noble French families to flee inte exile, the basic techniques of point lace were introduced in the lands where th settled, In conntries as Belgium, Ireland, England, point lace became enormously popular the Victorian era, Sometime later, point lace apread also to Germany, Denmark, Yugoslavia and Romania. Every country created its own patterns, its ns, and its own stitch: ne of the 21 people call “Mrcrame”, beenuse to worle the Ince they used very thin “macrame” thread. This name is an inappropriate name for other countries where the word “macrame” is attributed to another type of handawork, Still another name for this lace is “Lacette", from French, In Romania, this lace came dirvetly from France, the exact period being unknown nanian Point Lace possesses a widevariety of filling stitch: making tradition produced a distinctive and extremely beautifil style, showing a great imaginntion. Afler 1950, Romanian Point Lace experienced a wide popularity and many new filling stitehes and gorgeous designs were developed. In the last forty years, this Ince has become very much in vogue, replacing the crochet lace, Almost every surface in the house was adorned with point Ince. A bride's tronsscau usually includes some very valuable pieces of fancy work: for her new home decoration as well as for her wedding dress. The more this lace is worked and new stitches are being created, the more beautiful and delicate lace designs evolve, It is very enjoyable to work and in the process it taps the creative spirit hidden in all of us. Srecial REARKS Worldng Romanian Paint Lace, you'll discover the joy, the peace and the thrill that may become a passion. ‘This three-dimensional lace is a womanly art worked with patience by sldlled hands. Komanian Point Lace is to be worked ina single peice. ‘This lace looks more difficult to works Uhan it really is, Even for the beginner it is very easy fo learn. The diagrams and the instructions are clear and explain the working technique step by step. [recommend starting with a small project, Anish it, then try a larger project. Usually, this lace has two identical sides. Only a few specific stitches, like the grapes, will create a good side and a wrong side. This lace doesn't contain knots, and every single theead end is very carefully hidden in the card in order to obtain hwo good sides of the Jace, In contrast with most laces that have a front and a back side. Every milimeter of this Jace must Inok as a good looking point, The size of the finished lace is usuallya. litte smaller than the pattern’s size. It depends on how the tension was maintained in the process of working it. Every woman works differently. Different Icinds of colored thread may be used but this requires more attention in hiding the working threads into the cord, White, ecrt or-champaigne threads may be used ora combi- nation - like darker shades for the cord and lighter shades for the Gilling stitches, ‘This exquisite lace- Some stitches are found in Belgian lace or in Battenberg lace, cut worle embroidery, Hardanges, or Retivella, The point lace that originated in Italy was called “Punto de Aria” and some of the stitches carrying the name “Point de Venice” led to this needle lace. Romanian Point Lace offers an infinite variation of net stitches, weaving stitches fir Jeaves or other leinds of shapes, a large variation of designs for patterns and countless ideas for how to nse this wonderful lace in a practical way. ELEMENTS OF INSPIRATION Working Romanian Point Luce is a very inexpensive way to obtain a very expensive wd valuable Ince. Many inspirations for designs came from nature such as all kinds af flowers, plants, trees, fruits, animals, birds, butterflies, fish, shells and snails. Gther designs came from shapes of objects such as umbrellas, baskets: with flowers or fruit, musical instruments and heart shapes. Religious motifs such as angels, crosses and stars can algo be incorporated into patterns, Holidays or special events lilee wed dings, very often inspire the lace. How To vse THe Lace, This wonderful lace is being used to deco- rate home interiors. Almost every surface in the house may be adorned with this elegant lace: tablecloths for the dining room table or for a coffee table with matching doilies around, for a ‘buffet or under a bibelot, a curio of a vase, to cover a pillow, to decorate a bedroom comlortes, to frame it asa picture, to decorate a lampshade or as a Ince curtain, a5 a lining for a tea tray, for napkin rings, for straight edges, corners, cirelus, as a hook marker, to decorate jewelry box, to adorn fancy towels, It can be used as initials, for a sofa back (in the place where the heads lay), a small piece of doilic is practical for keeping a well polished table from being stained or scratched by # vase ora figurine. A ring bearer's pillow may be decorated with this unusual lace, or a needle cushion, io decorate a photo alla, etc. Point lace may be used wonderfully to decorate clothing. Beautiful collars, necklines, cuffs, yokes, little flowers to decorate a dress or a blouse. An entire vest can be worked in point lace, # little edge for a jacket, a bonnet or a litle blanket for a baby, a lace bodice garniture, a hat trim or w three-dimensional corsageflower, to decorate a bag or a purse, to decorate a hanger, to decorate sleeves, This exquisite Ince makes a ve gift for a family member or a friend, ideas for it can you think: of? MATERIALS USED TO WORK THE LACE T recommend only the best ¢ crochet thread be used. Your tine is to spend on poor threads that will not when finished or will not last well. Thread should be tightly twisted mercerized and have « nice shine. Althangh white and ecru threads are tmditional, with practice colored threads can be incorporated into the design us well, Size 10, 20 or 30 are most commonly used. The threads Cebelia, Cordennet or Baroque, by DMC or ANCHOR, COATS, CORDONET, Manuella, worl very well. Boye or Susin ates crochet hooks are good because they have a thin shank, The tapestry needle (blunt) should have an eye large enough to accomodate the thread, For every thread size the following chact gives the recommended hook and needle size: Thread Hook Needhe 10 10 a2 20 12 2 30 14 26 Some people use even smaller sizes of thread and this makes a very, very beantilul lave, b course, it isa little harder to worls Basic supplies are: a small scissors, a thimble, a needle threuder, a shurp needle and a pastel color sewing thread for basting dhe cord on the wat on a piece of fabric of design, ancl « pattern d Basic Wousixe Tecinager A. sunema: Prepare the pattern, -Raste the crocheted cord on the fabric contain- q the design starting nt about 1/2" longer than the design's line shows, using a sharp needle and a pastel color thread. The other end of the cord should stop at the point showed on the design, Cut this end 1/2" longer than necessary. Clean the end of the cord with your fingernails and find the end of the thread. Pull it about 1/ 2" as the design shows, “Use the tapestry needle and the thread ol- tained by unravelling the 1/2" cord ta make « neat connectio “Work the bridges and the filling stitches. Everything should be worked on the surface of the fabric carrying the thread from place to place through the cord hiding the working thread, “When all stitches are finished eut off the thread that was used for basting and take the lace off the fabric ‘In case beads or charms ace being used, they can be stitched on using fine fishing lim PREPARE THE WORKING PATTERN The working pattern is drawn on a light color cotton muslin. Measure the size of the pattern and cut the muslin 2.3 inches larger. Using a spray starch press it with « hot iron; this will make it easier to draw the pattern on it. The following are 8 different metheds of transfering patterns: 1. To transfer the pattern from a paper to ihe fabrie, ss lable, place a lamp under the table, inpe the paper with the pattern on the glass, then the fabrie, Seeure the four comers of the fabric to the paper with pins. Using a permanent fabric marker with an ultra fine point (as Pilot permanent SC-UE, black only), Dr nushir w the pattern very carefully on the A lar f patterns are sy metrical, for those you may transfer half the design ata time, then turn the design to the opposite side and transfer it, or if you have only a quarter of it, use a mirror from the brocken line for half of d 2. Another method is to fix the pattern and the muslin together working 3 ar 4- stitches them with tape on a win every corner, and B dow:3. Still another method may be used for small patterns by malsing a Xerox copy and patting it free down to he muslin and pressing with a hot iron, There may be other methods to transfer the pattern, but using the fabric perma- nent marker is the best in order to abtain a washable pattern which may be used ag many ‘times as you Want, and the drawing does not affect the color of the lace. After the pattern is transferred wash the nmuslin, let it dry and iron it using a litle starch (optionally) CROCIET TINE THRER-DIMENSIONAL CORD Using the best quality crochet cotton and a crochet hook (sce the above chart for the right size), read and follow the direction of the pattern for the cord which you chose, It is a good idea to have a few yards worked so as to have enough cord for a small project any time, ‘There are different kinds of cords, some are thin, others wider, niore built up or lacier. Choose the cord which best matches the design on the pattern, Sometimes when the pattern contains a design with parallel thin cords, the space between them may be filled with either a wide cord or with a needle stitch. Crocheting the cord is the most time consuming task, but is very peaceful to work, If you keep this work in your purse, anywhere you go, you can add precions inches to your cord, Also, buy some hand made cord by the yard from: Sylofa's Flowers and Lace: Lagapia@worldnetatt.ned; Provo Enterprise (800) 776-8624 or (714) 579-3251 or Forget Me Knot, 17828 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflowes, CA 90706-6614. (CUT OFF THE THREAD USED FOR BASTING Before you cut the thread which was used for basting, it is recomended to check if every bridge and all the junctions were worked and the lace is holding itself together. On the ironing table put a bath towel and tum the lace face to the towel, cover it with a piece of muslin and press ita litle with a hot iron. Do not press it too hard, The quality point lace is that which docs not require to be pressed because it has a, very nice body. Also, do not press the lace uncovered, because it loses the quality and the body of the thread, With the worl face down, cut the pastel color Uiread with a scissors or with seam ripper. 1 the work face up and finish cutting the thread or the sewing thread lnots, pull every remainig threads on the Ince using a tweezers, REMOVE THE FINISHED LACE FROME THE PAT- TERN, CLEAN IT AND TO PRESS IT Gently try to pick up the lace from the muslin, if there are places that still connect them, cut the sewing thread. Do not pull the Jace from the muslin because the budy of the lace may be ruined. Using a tweezers pull out all the remaining threads from the Ince. Put the lace on the ironing table on a towel nnd cover it with another towel and press it very gently with a hot iron if needed. [f you prefer to have a darker color, or a different kind of shade, the lace may be colored with herb tea, Every herb tea has a different shade. It is good to try the color on a piece of cotton before using it oa the lnce. The herb tea hins to be boiled for 2 to 5 minutes, let it cool and filter it very well. Dip the lace in the tea and leave it there for 4 to 6 hours. Take it out and smooth it on a towel until it is almost dey. Cover it with another towel and press it gently, Note for lefi handers: When reading the instructions, replace the word “right” with "lef" (example: instead of : hold the hook: in the right hand" read "hold the hook in the Iefl hand"). Basic STEPS FOR CROCHETING CIAINING STrrer Hold the hook in the right hand between the thirmb and forefinger, just like a pen, It rests on the middle finger which acts like a guide. The thread is controlled by the eft hand, passing over the index finger, under the 2nd and 3rd finger and around the little finger. The Sra finger is kept slightly crooked inwards, towards the palm of the hand. As the work grows it held quite taut between the thumb and th finger of the left hand. Male a slip knot andinsert the hook through, as shown in the die- tension of the thread. The litile picot gram (fig, 1a), and pass the hook under the the edges of the cord are called "side loo, thread which is resting on the index finger, The instructions for this movement is thread over the hook; pick up the Unead with the hook and 1 it Uirough the loop already on the hook é ‘This is the frst elmin stiteh, Ieot, talee the and pull it through the (under the preceding loop until the chain is reasonable in Note: lenght, in relation to the type of thread used Observe that the dread (fig. Th). hevk when you work the It is important to remember that, to make and the thread is laken over on the top. This is © good basis to the work, the links of the chain important to be worked this way because when must be of equal size, neither to loose not too —_you ent the cord, you'll be able to pull the tight (ig, 16) threads from both sides ensily w join the cords. Do not work too tig! too loose. Try to slip a gh the middle of the and see if il feels comfortable Timer-n ENSIONAL, CORD Corp # 1: cord lengthwis when worked. This is the most commonly used outl ing cord, Patrons # 1 Corp "Tu Jvops on the both loops, the left for right hander or (fig. Le) Step 4; Insert the hook ii the first loop on the edge (this time you have only 1 loop, b ow on you'll have 2 loops on the edge all tl time), take the Lunder the hook ax ight for Icft hander ing (lig, 2a and 2b), hets in the ring (Ag. 26)this little c urn the cord to th Step % Chain 8, att ig (fig. 2d) right handers or to right for left handers, Work 6 double crochets ¢ loop created by the 11s 8chains, Repeat the techalque from as many thr ssary to obtain the needed lenght of cord. The httle fans alternate inn zig-zag shape (fg. 2e). st 8 loops edge and repeat Ue nique as in slep cord every time in the same direction, Repent the que from ste Sas many time sary to obtain the needed. lenght of cord. This cord is worked in the same manner as cord 1 (sce book for beginners) except in the middle of the cord an extm stitch is to be worked. Insert the crochet hook in the middle of the cord catching the 3rd loop next to the crochet hook and the loop below, both should be on surface of working Parrers #2 area. Corp # + "Tae Dovate Corp" Parrern # 3 Conp #5 “SEA SHELLS” Note: In order to obtain a wider cord use the same technique but instead of crocheting 6 double crochets, crochet 7, 8 or more double crochets. To obtain a thinner cord work 4 or B double croc! Ba), One stitch in the last chain (Og. 3b) ‘Two loops on the hook, pull the thread mgh both loops (Ef Step 4: Insert the hook in the same loop as in Step 1: Chain 8, close the ring (Bg. the hook (fig. 2d). Pull the thread through both Step 2; Ten single crochets in the ring from loops. Tum to Tefi fot right handers or to right right to left for right handers or from left to for left handers. right for left handers (fig. 4b) Step 5: Insert the hook in the nd chain pS: Chain 3, turn left for right handers ar to thread) and repeat the te om step. right for left handens, attach this chain to thefirst loop (fig. 4c), at the 3 aining in cach of the 10 px single crochets, Step 4: Chain 8, tam to left for right handens or to right. for left handers, attach the chain to the 5th small loop (Hg. obtain ary length of the card. ¢. ATTACH THE CoRD TO THE PATTERN From the back of the muslin ingert the sharp sewing needle with pastel color sewing thread and a Imot at the end. Bring it on the good side and worlen stiteh on the 2nd halfof the inch of the cord. Worlean extra stitch to secure the end (ig. 5), SSS Begin the basting from a paint eusier to hide when the next end of the cord is Gnished center of the flower or the base of a leaf, Leave 1/2" of cord longer than the design, because by pulling the thread from the end about 1/2 you'll have exactly the necessary length of the card, Use this thread to join the cords with neat stitches (fig. 6). Avoid to make it bulky. Every milimeter of this lace has to be worked nicely, 86 that nobody should be able to tell where the cords were cut and joined. Make a stitel over the cord about 3/8" to secure it. Avoid to stick the needle in the cord, except in the places where the cord turns back sharply - there itis. recommended to secure the cord in place with a few stitches tighter, Be sure to have e1 cord to finish a leaf or wy stitches are worked, the luce shrinks a little, so it is good for the cord to stay in place where it belongs. Do not work the basting stitches to tight to slirink the mn wit also mot too Loose: to be able to move the cord. Also, de not pull the eord too lightly while basting il, Be sure the cord is Mat, nat twisted, When the cortls cross, lay one cord over the other, they will be joined later with the tapestry needle and the cotton thread. Now Carry the embroidery thread right in the middle of the card as through a tube, being eureful not io show on the surface because this lace hus no ends or knots. Fistsn THE EXDS OF THE CORD have made the cord following the you are uble to pull both ends to crocheted cord, you t this cord & directions giv auido stiteles. enn only pall -onitspecial. The finishing of the end of cord is une of the most important steps in lace making. Make the ends smooth, not bully, so that nobody will be uble ta tell where the cords were joined (6b). ‘To join the end of the cord nions cord or finish a design line, ent the end of cord about 1/2" longer than the design line. Carefully pull the end of thread to wnravel as many stitches as needed. Put the thread in a tapestry needle and go to the last loop of last stiteh so it won't umravel any further, With the thread on your needle, yon m 4, with sm up against 2, work the needle back through the cord for an end that does not touch another cord, nor the fabric, if' the thread is long enough 3. use the thread to male a joining filling stitch or bridge, thereby avoiding extra tails from an added-on thread. See what wonderul techniques this lace uses! Il, neat stitches so it to cord it Tatts Parvenn # 4 Wover Bempces" autifial and muuch je bridges shown in These bridges are very L easicr ta work than the siz the first book, fig. 7b Carry the theead from one side loop directly to the opposite cord on the side loop, Hide your working thread inside the cord ta secure the length of the thread, come back to the ss loop, carry the thn p, hide your working thread inside the cord, come back to the same loop (fig, 7a), The lengtlt of the thread should be as muslin allows Stact weaving between those 2 threads as times as necessary to All the whole bridge (ig. 7b). PArtERN # "Picor Bamcrs' te and Iney, they can be found in Reticclla, frish, and other antique laces. Wark a simple bridge, about Ii way, ns in the first book, then wrap the thread around the needle as for a bullion stitch, about 7 times, depending on the size of thread. Use. more wraps for smaller size thread, and fewer wmps for thicker thread, Pull the needle very carefully through the bullion stitch, helping with your fingernails to form a nice curly bullion © wrapping the thread around the bridge as many times as ne (fig. 8). ary to fil fig. 9 left, start working a de Logp, carry the xt side loop on the cord, thread up to the u Work 2 ne before, carry the eord, turn clea net stitch in every big loop itches in every loop created Lup to the next side loopcreated before between every group of 8, curry the thread up the cord ta the next loop, turn. Repeat the technique fiom Row 2 as many times as necessary to fill the space (fig. 9), Parrery #7 jer Simca # 12 ‘Howrrcoms" Row 1; From left to right work 1 net stiteh in every 3rd side loop. Carry the thread up the card ta the next loop, turn. fig. 10 Row 2: Work 2 net stitehes in every loop created ‘on previous row. Carry the thread to the side loop and up to the next one, turn, Row 2: Work 1 net stitch in between the group of 2 previous stitches, repeat the technique to fill the row, Carry the thread up the cord and to the next side loop. Repeat the technique from row 2 and 3 as many times as necessary to Mill the space (fig. 10), Parrers #8 Nev Sreven # 13 Work 1 uct stitch in every Sad and Sed side Joop, and another net stitch behind the first stitch (the one in the 2nd loop) (fig. 11). Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side loop, tum. Repeat the technique as necessary to fill the space, Parrery #9 Ner Siren # 14 fig. 12 Row 1; Work 1 net stiteh in every 3rd and 4th Joop. Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side loop, tur Row 2: Worle3 net slitches in every large loop created on previous row. Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side Toop, turn, Repeat the technique from Row 1 and 2 as many times as necessary to fill the space (ig. 12). Parreen # 10 Nev Sreren # 15 fig. 13 Row 1: every Ord rom bottam left work 1 net stitch in nd 4th side loop, then work 2 net stitches behind the previous finish the row. Corry the thread to the co up to the next side loop, turn. Row 2: Carry the thread to the opposite side using the side loop, then carry the thread wp to the next side loop, tne, Repeat the technique from Row 1 and 2 a: y Limes as necessary to fill the space sing every loop (fig, 13).Partery # 11 Nex Srrreu #16 Row 1; From bottom left werk 1 net stitch in every other side loop. Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side Loup, turn, fig.14 Be A Row 2: Work 3 net stitches in every loop created, on previous row, Carry the thrcad to the cord and up to the next aide loop, turn Row 3: Work 1 net stitch in every loop created before (between the groups of 3 net stitches), carry the Uiread to the cord and up to the next side loop, turn (fig. 14). Parreny # 12 Nev Sarre # 17 Row 1; From bottom left work T net stiteh every 4th side loop, finish the row. Carry the thread to the cord nad up to the nest side loop, turn, fig. 15 Row 2: Work 4 on previous row, Carry the thre: and up to the next side loop, tum. Row 3; Work 1 net stitch right im the middle of the previous group of 4 net stitches, Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side loop. Repeat the technique from Row 2 ad 3 as mat times as necessiry to fill he space (ig. 15) stitches in every loop ereated to the cord PATTERN #13 Nev Strreu # 18 Work 1 net stitch in every 8rd and 4th side loop, and 2 more net slitches behind ihe first 2, repeat the technique t finish the row; carry the thread to the cord and up to the next loop, turn. Repeat the same technique in the opposite discetion using every loop created on previous tow. Use the same techaique to fill the space (hig. 16) Parruey # 14 ver Sieve # 19 “Poner ne Vester" #1 Row 1; From bottom left work 1 net stitch in every other side loop, Carry the thread to the cord and up to the next side loop, turn. Row 2; Work 1 net stitch in every loop created before and $ net stitches belrind the loop just ereated, working upwards across the row, Carry the wead to the cord and up to the next side loo, turn, Work I net stiteh in every loop created on previous row between the groups of 3 nei stitches, Repeat the technique from Row 2 and 3.us many times.as necessary to fill the ‘space (fig, 17).Partern # 15, Net Stereos # 20 “Ponsr pe Venice” # 2 Row 1: From bottom left work 1 net stitch in every side loop of the » then 4 net stitches heltind the loop just created, working upwards. fig. 18 Carry the thread to the cord and wp to the next side loop, uarn, Worle the loops and the net Stitches as tight and even as possible in order to obtain an even textnre, Row 2: Repeat the sane tes direction using every loop betwe: net stitches (fig. 18), You can obtain a diffe look of this stiteh Hf you work 3 or 5 net stit behind each loop/ que in opposite ent Parry #16 "Larnice Worx" This pattern makes'a very beantifal point of work in the desi Step 1: Work as many bridges as the design requires by carrying the thread from one side af the design ta the other using the side loops of the cords (2 Uhreads) and wrapping the working thread around them. When the bridges ure they can be edd to the with the color sewing thread, ta be easier to work. Step 2: Repeat the technique in the opposite direction forming small squares, where the bridges join, wrap the working thread ever both (lig. 19). n the groups of Parern # 17 ne CroceTep Lear” ‘This leaf is used a Lot in combination with grapes. Step 1: Chain 12, turn back, sip over 2 loops (fig, 200), Step 2 Work 1 single crochet in gach of the follow: ing 10 chains (hig, 20b). Step 4: Chain 3, turn back and work single erocheis in the apposite side of the leaf. In cach of the following 8 loops (fig. 200), chain 1 and tam back, Step 4s Work simple crochets in the next 8 loops (always Work the single crochets in the chain fig. 20 Aecometa 12. as pessoa b 2. ; ie cc created before ar taking the lower thread only to looks like veins in the leat), srochets in the Oth leop that was y chaining 3, ¢1 tara back, worl 2 single crochets in the same chain, 20d) to obtain Ute necessary size of Ue leaf, Fora balanced leaf work the same mumber of stripes or veins on each side. The leaf can be smaller or larger, depending on the amount of stripes worked with the crochet hook. The leaves can be joined together with a tapes- ty needle to fornia different shape of leaf as 8 or 5 together, The leaf’ in the center can be made larger by increasing the amount of stripes.Parrery # 18 "Grares’ Ona small macrame plastic ring (about 1/2 inch) work single erochets all around to cower it Repeat the covering of the ring one more time. Chain 1 (fig. 21 a,b,e,d), W the he tlireat around rochet hooks igh the 1 thus Starting with the first wrap around the hook, adjust the bullion with your fingers while keeping the thre: 1 simig amt you have a lovely itch, Attach the bullion stitel: on in, € a1 jon stliches close together counter- dl tight to the ving dig. 21d) tight ballion to the ring with 1 ehs Lay the ba fig. 21 i Repeat the techni sary to fill the ring. You'll stitches using a half inch p Vihrend, Is Miauny Limes 8s nee size number of the the pings on the hools depentls on the thread. The 10 ppings are for the 20, For size 30 ses to 20 or to 18 wrappings, the number of wrappiv: For size 10 use about 1 od beautiful Alling stitch to be used ina tangy 1 shape. Step 1: Work 1 bridge on the bottom af the shape Step 2: Carry the thread from the ¢ loops inside the shape ws bottom i bridge at hack to the bn you turn fle inv the ext Split the texture in 4 by 4 du g back and forth about 5 times on the left ds time), Carry the st woven to the cord, the fuel side loop up thread through the and anchor the thread the cord (ig ads, from right to left. Carry the thread to the opy side cord into the xd side loop, and up to the next 2nd (lig, 28% Step 5: Repeat the ve from St ry the thread int techn and ca the cord Parris # 20 Huns" #2 orn one of my This filling stitel is very beautifal in space between parallel cords, Hilstudents, by mistake worked one of the stithces and front that I developed a which 1 had never scen before. Step 1; Weave parallel threads accoss the leaf working ev loap, one under one over (Og. 28a). Repeat as many times as necessary to G1 the space Step 2 a series of s bottom of the leaf work a chain stitch on cvery 2 threads up the middle of the leaf (ig, 236), Repeat twice more from hottom to top, totally 8 chain stripes. Step 3; Start on the bottom right side of the f, from the side towards the center, work 2 son 4 of the parallel threads from nvs only-on 2 threads), h the right side of the leaf (ig, Repeat to fin Step 4: From the bottom of the leaf, on the left side and from the side towards the center, work the same as Step 3 to fill the left side of the leaf to the top. Parrery # 21 Fearure Srrven" #1 A nice filling stitch for leaves, Step 1: From the bottom of the leaf earry the thread to the top, worle an extra stitch to the dread, return to the bottom, work an extra stitch lo scoure the thread (Hg. 24a), Step 2: Weave between the 2 threads 10 times 45 mes on cach side) back and forth (ig. 246). Auach the thread to the 8rd side loop on the left side cord and ceturn to center, between the threads and to the oppesite side cord into the Brd side loop, Return to the center and start weaving on the left side threads using every re thread under and over a in fig. 246, through the center and repeat ii.on the right side. Repeat the weaving 3 tir ch side of the leaf. Increase the weavings towards the middle of the leaf and decrease towards the top and the bottom. Repeat from Step 1 as many times as necessary to fill the space. Parrern # 22 "Warart Ean" #6 and beautiful filling stitch for lowers, Step 1: Work a bridge on the battom of the petal (2 threads only),Step 2: Carry the thread from the 4th side loop of the cord side loop and return to the bridge, weaving over and snd! 2 the bri the bridge up to ad up to the next between the 2 threads about 20 threads, de of the pet Je and back to the icr 6 Limes on de (Ng 251 the bation: 2 threads on each side Limes back and forth on each side as necessary to fill no more threads can be skipped, insert the needle Uarough th weaving to the base and carry the thread into the cord to secure it om the center to the each PATTERN # 23 “WaeaT Ear" #7 Awonderful filling stitch for petals or butter- fi Step 1: Worl a bridge on the bottom: of petal Step 2: Carry the thread from the bridge up to the 3rd side loop of the cord, insext the needle in the next side loop and return to the bridge, weaving over and under the bridge threads ( 26a) about 20 threads, depending on the size the petal (the diagram shows only 6 duread: Steph: Split the threads in the middle, Wrap the thread around all the threads on the right side 5 to 7 umes, depending an the size of the thread (fig. 26), Prom now on skip 1 thread and wrap the working thread twice around the remaining threads. Do this for every thrend 10 woven ai Step the top where c threads ¢ slipped, work the scrapping on the eppa- site side of the pe working towards the bridge. Wrap the threads tv adding 1 thread from Step 2, work towarels the base encling with the same number of wraps you started with on th Ute thread into the cord to se fig. 26 other side. Carry re iL, Parrern # 24 “Wurst Ear" # 8 This filling stitch can be used for long petals or some leaves Step 1: From the bottom of petal carry the thread to the top, worl an extra stitch to secure the thread and return to the bottom, Work another stitch to secure the nuiddle of petal 5 times on each side (fig 27). wry the thread to the right side cord into the Srd side loop, return to center between the 2 threads, then to the left side cord to the 3rd side loop, return to center (fig. 27e). Step 3: Using the threads attached to the side Joops start weaving over the threads on the lef, b the threads in the middle, over the threads on the right, then bnele in the middle, 3 times on cach side, increasing weavings towards the middle of petal (ig, 2a) Step 4: From the center carry the thread to the right side cord into the Srd side loop, back to the center and to the left side cord into the 3rdStep 3; Works on the Step 1: Work « spider web ag in the first hookith @ wpoke: make 8 complete cirenits. Step 2: Carry the thread under the outer thread on the wel (fig. 298). Weave back and forth sand the spoke 3 ar 4 times (fig. 3: Carry the thread under the next apoke and ihe spider web thread (Gig. 29), continue as in Slep 2 on each spoke. After you finish the last rosette carry the thread into the cord ta sccure it, The diagram shows the detail of 8 spokes. Patrerw # 27 “Feavner Siren" # 2 A filling stitch to be used between 2 parallel cords or for leaves. From th bottom left carry the thread diago- ly ht side cord into the 3rd side loop: and straight buck ta the opposite side cord obtaining a triangle (fig. 30a). Carry the thread te the right side cord on the fig. 30 bottom into dhe side loop, across from the sinrting point, forming another triangle (lig. 30). Weave 3 times between the threads created before on the right side up under and over, from eenter towards the edge. Carry the thread to tke left side and weare between the threads om the left side 5 ti ander and over, from center towards the edge. From this point carry the thread to the opposite side cord and to the Snd side loop diagonally, Repeat the same te sabave using the 2 threads from the previons weaving and the 2 new threads (ig, Site). Parrern # 28 “Feavuer Stiren" #3 A filling stitch f Hel cords of for leaves. a space between 2 p Step 1: Start on the top right, Carry the thread to the 4th ap on the left side cord (hig, 31a), burn and work 1 net stiteh on ihe previous thread (fig. Ub). Carry the thread through the rd side loop om the right side (ig, 81e), tara, Step 2: Work 3 net stitches next to previous net stitch (Bg. $1d), work # net stiteh on the 2 threads resulting from fig. Ble, turn, Carry the thread to the right side cord into the 2ud side loop down, turn and repeat the technique from Step 2 on as many times as necessary to fill the space, Keep a constant tension of the thrend, Note: You can obtain a different look of this pattern iff et stitehes from Step 2 you work 4 (keeping the same number of hes all the time) instead of # or Bnet stil nets Paricks #29 Another techn worl a ring, At the poiit where a ring is needed, work 4, 6 or 8 simple stitches on the fabric using a past color sewing Uiread (ig. $a), thread for the lace wrap in eirele the anchor stitches, 3 or 4. times of the Urread: wle stitches as necessary around the circle to fill Uhe ring. Work them evenly and Ughlly together, Leave the thread long enough to connect the ring to the lace (lig. 38c). fig. 32 NyPromecr #1 Rouxp Lace This project can he laily orto decarate a jewelry box. | Pattern size: 6" in diameterPromer # 2 Rosr, Bup Beautiful lace to embelish your dress, blouse or vest. Pattern size: 5 1/2" by 3 1/2 Thread necessary: 1/4 ball Cebeli 2. ted with Brazilian embroidery floss Lala. +1 yard and 7" of card #1 Worl: Pattern # 15 for and 28 for the bud and Pattern #7 from book #1 for leaves. On top of leaves work several bullion stitches as veins. Actual size diagramProsecr #3 Bip or Paraprse dress ora Gorgeous lace to show on # jacket or to be framed. Pattern size: 6" by 6 1/2 Thread necessary: 1/4 bal size 20. Cebelia, Cord necessary: 1 yard and 31" af cord #1 for the body and Pattern the rings pun) size dingProcr # 6 Cra Mum A lace to be in bools # 1 arPe an be used to decorate a jewelry Also ¢ or a VILSC ney: 1/2 Cord necessary: 3 var Work PatéeTas Proare Coestsur Leaves by 5 1/2", 91/2" Pattern si sary: 1/2 ball Cebelia, Thread neces:| Provect # 11 | Basker or AISIES A beautiful lace basket to deco- rate a pillow or to be framed. Pattern size: 10" by 9 d necessary: 3/ Cebelia, size 20 pecessary: 6 yards Land 10” of cord # of the or nothing, Use ona 4 of 5. m reduced to 50" 200% « a8 the copy machinehe scale to 144% or as v machine comes to it,