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Beaded Lace
TECHNIQUES &25 BEADED LACE DESIGNSFOR SHAWLS, SCARVES,
& more
Anniken Allis
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Beaded LaceKnitting
Anniken Allis
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Text copyright © 2015 by Anniken AllisTechnique photography copyright © 2015 by Rob FrostProject photography copyright © 2015 by Burcu Avsar
Published bySTACKPOLE BOOKS5067 Ritter RoadMechanicsburg, PA 17055www.stackpolebooks.com
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book orportions thereof in any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including recording or by any information storageand retrieval system, without permission in writing from thepublisher. All inquiries should be addressed to StackpoleBooks, 5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
The contents of this book are for personal use only. Patternscontained herein may be reproduced in limited quantities forsuch use. Any large-scale commercial reproduction is prohib-ited without the written consent of the publisher
Printed in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
First edition
Cover design by Caroline M. StoverProject photography by Burcu AvsarHow-to photography by Rob Frost
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Allis, Anniken.Beaded lace knitting : techniques and 24 beaded lace designs
for shawls, scarves & more / Anniken Allis. — First edition.pages cm
ISBN 978-0-8117-1457-01. Bead crochet. 2. Knitted lace—Patterns. 3. Dress acces-sories. I. Title.TT861.3.A45 2015746.43—dc23
2015004659
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Lace and Beading Techniques 2Lace Stitches 2
Yarn Overs 2
Decreases 4
Making Lace Knitting Easier 5
Stitch Markers 5
Reading Your Knitting 6
Using a Lifeline 6
Casting On 7
Knitted Cast-On 7
Cable Cast-On 7
Provisional Cast-Ons 7
Long-Tail Cast-On 12
Circular Cast-Ons 13
Binding Off 17
Russian Bind-Off 17
Three-Needle Bind-Off 18
Sewn Bind-Off 19
Grafting with the Kitchener Stitch 20
Adding Beads to Your Knitting 21
Joining in a New Yarn 22
Short-Row Shaping 22
Using My Patterns 25
Skill Level 25
Substituting Yarn 25
Swatching—It’s About More Than Gauge 26
Shawl Construction 26
The Beads 26
Reading Charts 26
Blocking 27
Abbreviations 27
Gillian 28Eden 33Alexia 37Macy 41Chantelle 46Lucinda 50Adelaide 54Edie 58Christine 61Martha 67Love Hearts 72Julia 78Atlantis 81Leah 88Ursula 92Dina 97Janey 103Helena 109Maxine 116Catalina 121Ariana 128Josephine 133Cerina 138Tamar 144Chatelaine 148
Contents
CONTE NTS v
Acknowledgments vi
Introduction 1
Visual Index 152
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I’ve been knitting for as long as I can remember and the
more I learn about knitting, the more I realize there is to
learn. In my knitting “career” I have experimented with a
variety of techniques. Growing up in Norway, I learned tra-
ditional Norwegian stranded colorwork at an early age.
When I returned to knitting as an adult, I taught myself,
with the help of books and the Internet, to knit cables and
lace. And although I enjoy all these techniques, lace knit-
ting is the technique that inspires me the most.
My first design was published in 2007, a pair of socks
with a lacy heart motif. I then went on to design more
socks, as well as shawls, mittens, other accessories, and gar-
ments. I use a variety of techniques in my designs but the
one I keep coming back to is lace knitting. It never gets
boring.
Lace knitting can be very simple or very complicated.
You can knit lace in very, very fine yarn or in bulky yarn.
And it is this variety that captivates me. You can use lace
knitting for a delicate shawl or a chunky hat. There are
endless design possibilities.
In this book I decided to combine lace and beads in
heirloom quality designs. The beads add a bit of bling and
luxury to lace patterns. However, if beads aren’t your thing,
these lace designs are beautiful without them, too.
Whether you’ve never knitted lace before or consider
yourself an expert lace knitter, you will find patterns in this
book suitable for you. If you find it difficult to learn the
techniques from the photos and instructions, search
online for video tutorials. Keep practicing! It doesn’t matter
if you make a mistake. You can rip out your knitting and
use the yarn again. Just think of it as better value for the
money.
These days we have more choice in yarn than ever
before. We can order yarn from almost anywhere in the
world. We can choose from cheap man-made fibers to the
finest animal fibers (ever heard of qiviut? It’s the cham-
pagne of yarn). Yarn comes in all price ranges. I like knitting
with natural fibers and I admit to being a yarn snob. My
preference is for good quality natural fibers. I have tried in
this book to use yarn across a range of prices. If the yarn
suggested in a pattern is too expensive for you, there will
be cheaper alternatives. If a yarn isn’t available where you
live, don’t be afraid of choosing something different. Read
the section on substituting yarn.
Knitting should be fun! Yes, it can be stressful, challeng-
ing, and frustrating at times but overall it should be fun. So
try to enjoy your knitting. Don’t give up! Keep practicing! If
a pattern is a bit too challenging, choose an easier one and
come back to the challenging one when you have more
experience.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I’ve enjoyed cre-
ating it. Happy knitting!
Introduction
I NTRODUCTION 1
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Gillian
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EdenCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
AlexiaCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
MacyCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
Chantelle
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Lucinda
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AdelaideCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
Edie
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Christine
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MarthaCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
LoveHearts
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Julia
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AtlantisCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
LeahCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
UrsulaCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
Dina
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Janey
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Helena
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Maxine
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Catalina
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Ariana
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Josephine
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CerinaCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
TamarCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
ChatelaineCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
Gillian 28 Eden 33 Alexia 37
Macy 41 Chantelle 46 Lucinda 50
Adelaide 54 Edie 58 Christine 61
Visual Index
VISUAL I N DEX152
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VISUAL I N DEX 153
Atlantis 81 Leah 88 Ursula 92
Martha 67 Love Hearts 72 Julia 78
Dina 97 Janey 103 Helena 109
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Discover inspiration and tips for your next project!Visit www.stackpolebooks.com
Leading the Way in Crafts
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Beaded Lace Knitting, knitwear designer Anniken Allis teaches you
all about lace knitting and working with beads, complete with
over 110 step-by-step photographs. Also included are 25 one-of-
a-kind designs, from gossamer cobweb shawls to lovely lacy cowls, from
filigreed fingerless gloves to softly stylish capelets and shawlettes, each
embellished to subtle and sparkling effect with beads. Beaded Lace Knitting
will provide welcome reference and projects to suit your style and skill level,
from lace novice to expert.
CRAFTS/Knitting
Wrap Yourself in Beautiful Bead-Bedazzled Lace!
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Knitwear designer
Anniken Allis
specializes in lace
knitting, which she
loves to add beads to.
A lifelong knitter, she
teaches knitting and
crochet and her
patterns are regularly
published in such national magazines as
Debbie Bliss, Knitscene, Vogue Knitting,
Interweave Knits, and Knit Simple. Anniken
sells her patterns through Ravelry and
Patternfish and luxury yarns on her website,
yarnaddict.co.uk. Visit Anniken on her
Facebook page (yarnaddictbyannikenallis)
or follow her on Twitter or Instagram
@YarnAddictAnni or on her blog,
Rob
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“I’ve been a fan of Anniken Allis for quite a while. Her elegant and fun lace
designs always catch my eye and demand my attention. In Beaded Lace
Knitting, she adds yet another level of elegance and sophistication to her
designs by introducing beads. Neither new nor experienced lace knitters will
want to miss this collection.” —Donna Druchunas author Arctic Lace and Successful Lace Knitting
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