Stockinette Lace Knitting

Even though this month’s Lace-edged Doily project uses finer thread and tinier needles than last month’s lace-edged towel project, there are a couple of things about the doily project that you might be find make it easier to offset the challenge of finer and tinier. 

All lace patterning is on RS rows only

If you remember what we talked about in the Bit-size Tutorial Lace Knitting vs. Knitted Lace, you’ve probably noticed that the edging pattern for this doily project falls into the lace knitting category.

” … lace knitting is defined as a knitted fabric where there is a row of plain knitting worked alternately with a row of holes made in various ways.”

Why this can make knitting this type of lace easier: Attention needs to be paid mostly to only the RS rows. The WS rows are essentially “rest” rows.

Stockinette lace

Functionally by definition, there is single-sided use of a doily (i.e. it would usually be laid RS up on a surface where the underside would not be seen). This makes stockinette lace appropriate to this type project; i.e. there is a definite right side and wrong side.

Why this can make knitting this type of lace easier: The resulting smooth fabric makes “reading” your knitting easier on the RS rows where you are having to pay more attention to the pattern.

Doily Edging - the right side vs. the wrong side

If you are still easing into knitting lace with fine thread and tiny needles, I hope this month’s doily edging is helping you along your way. And even if you are already experienced, I hope you are enjoying the project!