This is always the result of the painstaking work of craftswomen who create openwork works with the help of a hook. These techniques are different, there are many techniques, but the result of labor always amazes and pleases with beauty, delicacy, geometric accuracy of the pattern. Lace will decorate any outfit, especially if it is made in ethnic style. How are they doing in Ireland?
This green island has its own handicraft traditions, which in some way intersect with ours. The ability to use a hook is a prerequisite, and it is common to all lacemakers. In Europe, there are some rules that must be followed. They relate to the composition, color solutions, size and nature of the pattern. In this we have much in common with the Irish.
The main rule is the absence of strict restrictions
Irish lace is also an independent art form of fine weaving. A master class on mastering this method in the generally accepted sense of the term is practically impossible. There is a lot of freedom when creating it, everyone can express their worldview, showing a maximum of imagination, but there are countless options. There are only general principles and some technological techniques that help to weave very beautiful things. Let's consider them in more detail.
What is the technique of Irish lacemakers
To understand the features of this technique, you need to understand how Irish lace differs. A master class conducted by experts begins with this very question. The main difference is that the thing is assembled from separate fragments, which are woven using the usual hook technique from threads of different colors. At the same time, the most important condition for success is that the author has a sense of composition, balance and color, which in general is manifested in good taste. How to arrange the individually woven details so that the result is a beautiful blouse or top, each craftswoman decides on her own, depending on her own understanding of aesthetic tasks, mood and, of course, the degree of giftedness. It may also be important to have an art education, which is desirable but not required. In a sense, amateurism in the art of weaving is preferable, it liberates the flight of fancy.
What is an asymmetric grid
Even a person who is not initiated into the intricacies of artistic craft understands that any wearable item must be at least somewhat durable. The methods of fastening by which the elements of Irish lace are connected do not differ in particular variety. This is stitching in those cases when the motifs are adjacent to each other closely. If a certain distance is provided between them, then the so-called arches from columns or air loops with a different number of crochets are used. In general, the entire mass of intermediate lines of connections forms a whole network, which is conditionally called irregular, or asymmetric. This system is the main feature that distinguishes Irish lace. Schemes, of course, exist in specialized albums, but it is extremely difficult to copy them exactly, and there is no need. After all, the interest of this type of art lies precisely in the manifestation of individuality and originality. Templates are not acceptable here.
How to plan a composition
Every girl who has ever taken a hook in her hands knows that it is very difficult to hold a large object woven from a “ten” thread and at the same time control the correct operation. Needless to say about such a difficult task as lace. For beginner craftswomen, there is a technique that makes the job easier. You can see the future composition and evaluate it by using some thing or a piece of matter as a substrate. The elements should be basted to this “base” with medium and long stitches so that they can be easily removed later. Using this auxiliary technique, you can solve several pressing problems at once. Firstly, it will immediately be clear what will happen in the compositional aspect, and therefore, if you don’t like something, there is an opportunity to make corrections with the least effort. And secondly, you don’t have to worry about the correct calculations of the lengths of the connecting arches, the thing in any case will not bristle or gather.
Irish stew
Some of our fellow citizens mistakenly believe that the Irish are “such Englishmen”. To assert this is tantamount to saying that "Uzbeks are such Russians." In fact, the Irish people have a huge number of national characteristics, manifested in their own language, and in hair color (often red), and in names (many Patricks). There is also a rich history, and much more, including Irish lace. The motifs that people from the island like to use, both from its independent, southern part, and from the British north, are traditionally floral. Preference is given to green tones, but other color solutions and shades are quite acceptable. However, all this coexists perfectly with other topics, as well as with violent fantasy, mixed with old mystical legends.
Get to the point
So, we settled on the fact that a suitable base was found, for example, an old T-shirt corresponding to a given size (foam rubber or a pillow will do). Where to begin? The technique allows you to do without tedious counting the number of loops, everything can be done by eye, but there is one important feature: in order for the stitching and joining places to be less conspicuous, it is best to work from the inside out. Therefore, the elements should be sewn onto the base face down, and only then, after removing the finished item from the backing, turn it out again.
The crochet hook is placed in the hand in the same way as a person usually holds a knife, but this rule is common to all lace techniques.
Where to get items
If a girl wants to be original and beautiful, but she does not have enough patience to do all the work on her own, then you can alleviate the fate by buying ready-made lace in specialized stores. Since it is most often white, preference should be given to machine-knitted cotton thread products, because they are easy to hot-dye by choosing suitable resistant ones. In the same case, if there is a desire and ability to do the whole thing with your own hands, creating a hand-made masterpiece , you should remember all grandmother's lessons (if any). Irish knitting is no different from the usual Russian ways of creating thread patterns, at least in the part that does not relate to the assembly.
How to create a network
Now about the main thing, that is, how to do it. No special skills other than those possessed by Russian craftswomen will be required here. It is important to master the connection method, that is, the creation of the said irregular grid. We have decided on the features that distinguish Irish lace. The master class involves a description of the sequence of operations, that is, manufacturing technology.
The steps to create an arch consist of the following steps:
Closer to the edge (a couple of threads from it), a working thread is introduced into the canvas.
The thread is pulled out towards itself through the loop, and its end is pulled into a small knot, the tip of which is hidden inside the fabric.
A chain of several loops is dialed. It is applied to the places of possible articulation in such a way as to find out where to attach it. The result should be pleasing to the eye, so the arch cannot be too short, but you should not get carried away either. The best assistant and adviser in this matter is your own taste.
After determining the place of the future connection, two yarns are added to the column and two air loops are knitted. All this clings to the fabric of the next lace element, creating a strong bond.
When creating other connecting elements-columns, interleaved with chains, their value, measured in loops, should be varied depending on the geometry of the elements. The main thing here is to start, and then everything will go by itself.
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This is how, by and large, Irish lace is created. The master class gives only general recommendations, but does not imply rigid canons and guidelines. It is very important that in this type of thread weaving there is an irregular grid in the form of connecting posts and chains. In this case, fragments closely adjacent to each other can simply be neatly stitched in a dotted manner.
But the main thing in this method of weaving is still not the technical details and technological subtleties. To understand Irish lace, a craftswoman who will learn the main principle will be able to. It lies in the degree of freedom that the inhabitants of the "Green Island" have been striving for over the centuries. It also manifests itself in other cultural principles of the Irish, who strive to express themselves in all ways available to them.
Elements can be large, small or alternate, it doesn't matter. The color scheme can be green, but other shades are quite acceptable, as long as it is beautiful.
Weaving of Irish lace has always been appreciated all over the world. This technique has many fans. Of course, even looking at the exquisite work of the craftswomen, made in the style of Irish knitting, one can say that this ancient technique is not within the power of every experienced knitter. Many recognize that canvases made in the Irish style are true works of art.
The whimsical Irish motifs that attract the eye are fascinating even in small-sized works. It can be textured and smooth, plain and multi-color works.
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Lace in detail
Main elements of Irish technology weaves are:
- Leaves are regular or round
- a sheet with highlighted veins or an openwork center;
- tightly knitted shamrock;
- voluminous rose flower with petals highlighted;
- bunch of grapes.
Work on the technique of Irish knitting is not easy and requires scrupulousness. You will consistently carry out everything that is laid down in the scheme. For example, learn knitting techniques and Irish lace video tutorials that can be found on the net.
First, separate fragments of patterns are knitted, and then they are laid out on a pre-prepared pattern and motifs are connected lattice step. In Irish knitting, it is also called a breed.
Crocheting patterns also has several options. Usually craftswomen working in the technique of Irish knitting do this with the so-called mesh. To do this, all the elements are laid out in a certain order on the diagram, and the rest of the space is closed with a grid.
But in some cases, the distance between the fragments is large enough and inconvenient for knitting the usual loin or honeycomb mesh. Then apply an irregular grid that wraps around all the elements. You can easily find lessons for such a connection on thematic sites.
By crocheting Irish lace, you join the beautiful, and learn to express your thoughts in your work. This is especially stimulating to work when the product model attracts you.
In some cases, the mesh fabric itself is knitted first, and the main elements of the motifs are already superimposed on it. It is allowed to use ordinary mesh tulle for the base. It is much easier and more convenient, especially for beginner lacemakers who are just learning the lessons of craftsmanship. Models with such patterns look very attractive.
But masters prefer to first perform lace motifs and only then collect them into a single picture. It is much more difficult and takes time, however, the end result is worth it. Here a high class of skill is needed and should be strived for.
If the motifs are located close to each other on the diagram, then they can be sewn with a needle, using a hook and the ends of the fragment threads to connect.
In addition, Irish lace can be connected with brids.
Schemes of classical drawings
Such a direction of creativity as Irish lace do not require the creation of strict schemes. Usually they are necessary in order to copy the drawing you like, seen in another work. Other options allow you to connect parts in a free order. If you want to create Irish lace, you can find patterns and lessons on the Internet.
Of course, at first, it is better for beginners to use ready-made examples, some of which you will find below. These knitting lessons will be to their advantage and will increase the performing class.
Create lace elements
Prepare a hook, the size of which depends on the thickness of the thread. In addition, for knitting, you will need white thread.
Descriptions always use standard abbreviations, which means:
- vp. - ordinary air loop;
- p. / p. - half loop;
- st.s / n. - double crochet;
- st.b / n. - single crochet.
We create the base of the pattern. To do this, the thread makes a couple of turns around the finger.
This ring is tied with a simple column to begin with. Then 1 ch is done. for lifting and continues the set of single crochets. There should be 35 in total.
Then the so-called crustacean step is taken, when st.b / n. are knitted by capturing the front half loops. In this case, free loops should form from the inside for the next row.
Act strictly according to the scheme or video application.
Make a chain of five v/p. and attach it to the ring by inserting it into the third st.b / n. Next, complete four more similar arches. In the latter, only 3 ch are crochet, which are attached to the ring of st.s / n.
Having expanded the knitting, perform 4 more similar elements on top of the already knitted ones.
In the next row, make six arches already, securing a chain of 5 ch to the extreme arch of the previous level.
Knit four more elements.
At the fourth level, 5 arches are knitted with 2 ch in a chain along the edge.
The fifth level consists of 3 ch in the first and last arch and 5 ch in the central ones.
Sixth level. The first motive has 4 ch, the second - 5 ch, the third - 1 ch. and at the end of st.s / n.
At the seventh level, the first executed arch contains 5 ch, the second - 2 ch. and senior s / n.
Eighth level. Finish the center of the motive with an arch consisting of 10 ch.
Taking a new thread, make a rise, and attach it to the base of the arch of the first row.
Tie the arches around the edge with a regular column. Make an air loop at the top point.
Go to the ring again and tie the next row with a regular column. At the highest point, add 3 st.b / n.
Having reached the edge, start knitting again with a “crustacean step”.
The finished element is tied with a "crustacean step"
Better knitting lessons study visually. It helps to see how Irish lace is woven. You can always find video tutorials on the Internet. Models can be very different, and, of course, you will want to try to make them on your own. Crocheting such complex patterns can become your favorite pastime.
Today "Crochet" introduces you to one of the most beautiful techniques of our favorite type of needlework - Irish lace. You will find step-by-step instructions for making the product from start to finish, a master class on knitting the most common elements, and there will be videos and detailed lessons for beginner craftswomen about connecting individual motifs in Irish lace.
As always, all photos and diagrams open in large size if you click on them.
This technique is fundamentally different from our usual knitting. Usually we knit the whole product 
or its details - front, back, sleeves, and then we connect, that is, we work as if we were sewing. In Irish lace, we do not create a canvas all at once: here, individual motifs are first made - usually flowers or geometric patterns, and only after that we combine them into a single canvas. This approach has its pros and cons.
The undoubted and main advantage is fantasy, freedom of creativity in drawing up a pattern. You choose any pattern that suits you - and you can fill it in the way you like best. The main thing is to have a taste and correctly compose a composition, that is, to prove yourself as an artist.
In addition, from the motifs you like, you can create any product - be it a napkin, a jacket, an ornament, or, for example, a cardigan.
Important: if you are going to knit a dress, skirt or blouse with Irish lace, you will need a lining - because the product will be quite transparent.
The difficulty lies in the fact that the mass of individual elements must be connected to each other, and even so that the part does not deform and looks aesthetically pleasing. This is what we will try to teach you in our lesson. But first, let's get everything ready.
We'll need
Yarn for Irish lace
The beauty of Irish lace is built on the contrast between rather tightly knit motifs and the openwork mesh that connects them. Therefore, we need at least two types of yarn: thicker for motifs and much thinner for mesh.
For motives, the most important thing is that they keep their shape. Therefore, synthetics will not suit us, the classic is cotton, mercerized cotton on average 100 grams per 500 meters.
For the mesh, you can use the thinnest threads - up to 100 grams per 1000 meters.
For laces, yarn of medium thickness is suitable - about 800 meters in 100 grams - and the same one that you knit motifs.
Important: we experimented with different types of yarn and came to the conclusion that the perfect thread for Irish is YarnArt, which you see in the photo.
Hook for Irish lace
Since we need to knit quite tightly, we choose a slightly thinner hook than usual - then our Irish lace motifs will keep their shape well. For tying, you will need an even thinner hook - about a number thinner than the one used to make the motif itself. And the hook for making an irregular grid should be completely thin.
Hooks are selected based on the threads with which you knit - before starting work, you must definitely knit several samples in order to navigate the density of knitting and stop choosing the right one. Of course, for this it is most convenient to stock up on a set of hooks, where they are ordered by numbers.
In addition, we will need
- Blunt needles for knitwear or cross stitch to hide the ends of the threads and connect the elements of Irish lace together.
- A needle threader or a thin wire - without this simple device, it is very difficult to insert a knitting thread into a needle.
- Tailor's pins in large quantities - they will be required when assembling the product.
- Removable thimble. It is good because it fits the size of the finger and as a result does not fall off.
- Thread and needle. We will need to baste the elements to the pattern.
- Paper pattern of the finished product or part of it. On it we will create a sketch.
- Pens and pencils. They will be useful not only for drawing a sketch - we will wind a thread on them to tie the rings.
- Monochromatic fabric. We will transfer the pattern to it and we will pin and tag our motives.
- Fine tailor's chalk.
- The tablet. This is a desktop for connecting our motifs into a single product and making a grid.
How to make a tablet for Irish lace
The ideal material for a tablet is furniture foam rubber. Its thickness should be greater than the length of your pins so that they stick easily into it and do not fall out. In order not to be mistaken, take a thickness of 5-6 centimeters. Length and width - no more than half a meter by half a meter.
Do not try to make a tablet for the entire size of a large product - it will be inconvenient for you to reach. Do it in such a way that your hand can easily reach any part on the tablet. When a part of the work is ready, you will move it, because the details will be swept in, and you can work on.
Foam rubber should be covered with a plain fabric - preferably cotton, ideally - coarse calico. From below, we need a solid base - plywood, plastic or something similar, but preferably as light as possible - during operation, the tablet will often have to be turned over, and if it is heavy, you will quickly get tired.
Putting it all together.
- We cut out a piece of foam rubber, and make the size of the solid base a little smaller - let us have a soft edge.
- We put foam rubber on the base, fabric on top.
- Turn the base up, fix the fabric on it. It is most convenient to do this with a furniture stapler. Do not forget to tuck the edges of the fabric inward to make it neat. We fasten first in the center of the side, then in the corners, and only then along the entire length. The fabric should be a little stretched.
What to do if you don’t have a furniture stapler on your farm, and foam rubber is sold in huge sheets? Any company that makes upholstered furniture to order will help you. There, there will be a piece of foam rubber, and they will pin the fabric to you in a minute. Or you can team up with friends, buy a sheet of foam rubber for the whole company, and someone's husband, using a drill and a thin drill, will make holes in your plywood with which you can simply sew the fabric.
Important: make some covers for your tablet - such as those on an ironing board. Firstly, it will protect it from dirt and you won't have to re-tighten it, and secondly, you will be able to change the color of your desktop so that it contrasts with the product you are knitting.
And now, when everything is prepared with us, we take the threads, the hook - and get to work!
How to knit Irish lace - workflow
We make a pattern
If you are planning to knit clothes, then first you need an ordinary sewing pattern. We transfer it to the fabric, taking into account the fact that we do not need seam allowances - we will connect the parts to each other with a hook.
Choosing motives
It all depends on your taste, the main thing is that the motives are combined with each other. Usually, either geometric shapes or floral motifs are used in one product, and these two types do not combine well with each other.
We knit samples
To make it easier for yourself to work on the composition, you need to knit one sample of each motif. When they are ready, we will moisten and iron them.
Important: you need to iron the products from the inside out, laying them on a soft base. A damp terry towel folded several times is best.
After that, we will outline each motif on paper and cut it out. Let's make some of these patterns.
Create a composition
And now on our pattern we will expand our templates the way we like. At this stage, we need to decide not only on their location, but also on the number - after all, it is much more convenient to know in advance how many of which motives we need. Cutting out extra patterns from paper is much faster than tying the missing motifs.
Important: we will lay out the motifs with the wrong side up, so that the composition will turn out to be a mirror image of the finished product.
We knit the required number of motives
When we have the required number of templates, we lay them out on the fabric in the final version of the composition and circle with chalk. Now we just have to calculate how many motives of what kind we need, and tie them in the right amount.
Washing and ironing
If you have a laundry bag - that's just great - you don't have to collect motifs all over the washing machine drum. We put our creations in a bag and select the delicate wash mode. We will not dry with a typewriter - we need motifs wet in order to properly smooth them with an iron. We iron according to the same rules as described above.
Collecting the drawing
First, we lay out the motives on the fabric according to the circled pattern and see what we got. At this stage, you can make adjustments to the composition if something is not to your liking. Now we pin them with pins so that they do not move. If your detail is large and does not fit on the tablet, you need to sweep the motifs.
Important: you need to lay it out face down so that you have the wrong side of the product in front of you, to which we will attach the connection elements.
And now we just have to combine it all into a single canvas.
Connecting elements in Irish lace
Connection without mesh
If our motifs fit snugly together and do not create large gaps, you can connect them without knitting a mesh. How? Just sew. You can use ordinary sewing threads of a suitable shade, or you can use the ponytails left on the motifs for this.
We will thread with a needle threader Or with a wire We will stretch it under three or four loops of the binding We will retreat one loop back - and again under three or four loops We will cut the thread - our motives are connected
Whatever method we choose, even at the stage of knitting motives, after finishing work on each of them, we cut the thread so that the tail is quite long - so that it can be inserted into the needle and made at least a few stitches. We will use a needle for knitwear or for cross-stitching - it should have a large eye and a blunt tip. If we do not plan to use ponytails for connection, they must be tucked under the harness with the same needle.
But a special charm to products in the technique of Irish lace is given by an irregular mesh.
How to knit an irregular mesh
- The first and most important rule: you need to attach the mesh not to the edges, but to the back of the elements, so that the work turns out to be voluminous.
- The grid in Irish lace is knitted with air loops and columns with a couple of triple crochets.
- The shape of the cells is four- and pentagons. We need to ensure that we do not get triangular cells.
- Be sure to attach the grid cells to the protruding parts of the motifs: corners, petal edges, etc.
- When making a canvas from a grid, we use tailor's pins: we tied a cell - one of its corners was fixed with a pin on the tablet, so that later we can attach another cell to it.
Several chain stitches Column with several crochets Irregular mesh is done from the inside
To make it even clearer, watch the video on knitting an irregular mesh.
Elements of Irish lace and a description of their implementation
With this cord, you can turn around, for example, the edge of the neck, or you can make an independent decorative element out of it. Its implementation is interesting in that in the process we will always turn on the strings.
We knit three air loops and make a single crochet in the first of them. Rotate the cord clockwise 180 degrees. On the left we see a loop into which we knit the next single crochet. We turn the cord again and knit it not in one, but in two loops on the side. And we continue to work, turning and knitting the columns in two side loops.
Caterpillar cord, step 1 Caterpillar cord, step 2 
Caterpillar cord, step 3 
Caterpillar cord, step 4 Caterpillar cord, step 5 Caterpillar cord, step 6 
Caterpillar cord, step 7 
Caterpillar cord, step 8 
Caterpillar cord, step 9
If we need to make a curl, and in Irish lace they are very often found in drawings, we apply the technique. We will pick up 10-12 unfinished single crochets on the hook and close everything at the same time. If we make a curl to the left, we collect loops along the top row, if to the right - along the bottom.
Such a cord can be tied. Most often, the strapping is performed with a “crustacean step” - we taught it to perform in a lesson about how. But you can dream up with any other types of edging.
In fact, bourdon is a thread with several additions that we tie, but many craftswomen also call bourdon a cord that is knitted in this way. How many additions to make - depends on your plan: the more of them, the more prominent the element, but do not forget that with their increase, the cord loses its elasticity. You can use the same thread that you knit with as a bourdon. But more often we feel sorry for her - then we use any thick sewing threads. The main thing here is to tie the bourdon tightly so that it is not visible.
How to knit on bourdon
- We measure the thread in several additions of the length we need. We cut off from the ball, while we do not cut the thread anymore.
- We attach a thread to the ring with an air loop, which we will tie.
- We begin to knit single crochets very, very tightly to each other.
- As we approach the end of the bourdon, it becomes uncomfortable for us to hold it. Let's use an additional thread. We will thread it into the strings of bourdon and knit the cord to the end.
- We will make the last column in the same ring of threads into which we inserted an additional thread. After that, it can be taken out.
If you do not know how long the bourdon you will need, you can take a thick yarn of a suitable color. Then, to start work, we will tuck it in and we will tie our burdonchik first in two additions until the tuck is over. To complete the work, we cut the yarn from the ball, leaving a margin, tie again in two additions, finish in the same way as described above, and then tighten the thread and cut.
In addition, a chain of air loops can be used as a bourdon. Everything is simpler here - we will start and finish knitting in the first and, accordingly, the last loop.
It would seem: what can be interesting in cords? However, all the work below is done by them. Try to draw any closed image yourself, pin the cord along the contour with pins and fill the middle with a grid. You will already have a product that can be used, for example, for appliqué.
And here is a selection of templates for marine motifs.
ringlet
Here we roll the bourdon into a small ring. The best way to do this is to use a ballpoint pen with the refill removed. Having made the required number of turns, we thread the hook into the hole of the handle for the rod and drop the bourdon onto it, after which we tightly tie it with single crochets.
We wind the thread on the handle We drop it on the hook We tie it with single crochets We fasten it with a connecting post
berry
We make a berry from a ringlet. When it is ready, we continue to tie it with single crochets in several layers until the hole in the middle closes. Such a berry can also serve as a button.
Patterns of Irish lace motifs will be in separate crochet lessons for flowers and leaves that we are preparing for you.
Freeform
Freeform in Irish lace is a technique when new elements are tied onto already finished elements. This is done in order to get a canvas without gaps. In this technique, you can make the product as a whole, or you can separate its large elements, so that later they can be adjusted to each other and sewn.
Due to the density of the friformer, it is often used for knitting warm products. They can make a coat, jacket, woolen dress. Yarn, as a rule, is chosen in different colors.
The tips here are simple: you need to use different drawings, but having the same style - you should not combine marine with floral, and the threads should be harmoniously combined in colors.
Here are some pictures for inspiration. The left element is just a part of the coat that you see under it.
Seamless knitting in Irish lace
Is it possible to avoid working with a lot of motifs and knit the whole canvas? You can, if you immediately attach the motives to each other. This dress is knitted with Irish lace using a non-separating technique. Not entirely - the flowers are connected separately, but without separation - only blocks of leaves, then the blocks are tied around the perimeter. But placing the leaves tier by tier, you can knit a canvas of any size. Here are the schemes of flowers and leaves and examples of the arrangement of leaves for continuous knitting.
Leaf diagram Bud diagram Flower diagram
three leaves element
Now try to practice on a small product and knit using Irish lace technique.
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Irish lace is a knitting technique in which individual elements (flowers, patterns) are made, and then they are combined into a single product. According to legend, the technique of this knitting method came to us from Ireland. The sailors, who were at sea and missed home, knitted different patterns from the ropes, and then combined them into one weave. The finished product looks very beautiful, but the needlewoman will have to spend a lot of time and effort to create it. Let's consider detailed lessons on how to create an Irish lace model with a description.
Romanian lace. Detailed master class for beginners
Romanian lace is also called lace technique. The basis of the pattern here is a lace, which is knitted in a variety of ways. This technique has not gained much popularity, but despite this, the products are amazing.
We begin the work of weaving the cord. To do this, we need a cotton thread with a matching hook. We knit according to the diagram.
Method number 1. Ideal for beginner needlewomen
This type of cord is the main one and is called a "caterpillar". In the technique of Romanian lace, it is used most often. "Caterpillar" will look good not only from cotton yarn, but also from silk, wool and threads of a mixed composition.
Method number 2 is also easy to perform and is suitable for beginner craftswomen.
The third way to make a cord for the Romanian lace technique. It is more complex, but very beautiful.
Method number 4 is called lace cord
Motif IR bud mesh with stem: video master class
https://youtu.be/NIxkHMTlIb8
Master class on practical application of the Romanian lace technique
Romanian lace, according to its technique, belongs to the coupling lace. It is carried out as follows: the contour of the desired pattern is applied to the fabric, and a finished cord is laid out on top of it. With the help of a sewing needle, the spaces inside the contour are filled.
For work we will need:
- needles for embroidery with a thick eye;
- sewing needles;
- durable fabric;
- pencil;
- tied cord;
- the threads are thinner than those used for the cord;
- the threads are thicker than those used for the cord.
The simplest pattern of Romanian lace technique is a leaf. It's perfect for beginners.
Let us consider in detail the lessons of performing one of the motifs in the technique of Romanian lace.
We apply a sketch of the pattern to the fabric, and then lay out and tack the cord along the contour.
Sew the cord to make petals
And now we fill them, as shown in the picture.
The result is such a beautiful flower
We perform the middle according to the following photo
Carefully cut off the basting and detach the flower from the fabric. One of the motives is ready. Using the Romanian lace technique, more complex patterns can be made. Motives can be combined into a single product, for example, a tablecloth, clothes, accessory, or used as an independent work (decor, napkin, curtain cord, etc.).
Master class: Openwork napkin in the technique of Romanian lace
For work we will need:
- thick cotton thread;
- matching hook;
- sewing needle;
- dense fabric;
- piece of polyethylene
First, select a drawing, and then apply it to paper. We put the paper on a cloth folded in half and cover with polyethylene. Please note that there should be no offsets between layers.
We begin to knit the cord. We collect 3 ch, then we introduce the hook into the second of them, and then into the first. There are 3 loops on the hook. We knit the first 2 loops together. There are 2 loops left on the hook. We knit them together, leaving 1 loop on the hook. Turn the product counterclockwise and repeat all the work described above. Thus, it is necessary to tie a long cord. Put the finished product on the contour of the pattern and sew tightly. Next, embroider inside the outline, as shown in the pictures. When the work is finished, carefully cut the thread between the layers of fabric and remove the basting. Napkin in the technique of Romanian lace is ready.
Paisley pattern: mk video for beginners
Master class: Swimsuit, crocheted using Irish lace technique
A stylish swimsuit in bright colors, and even knitted with your own hands, will undoubtedly attract admiring glances from the entire coast. This master class with detailed diagrams will show that such a swimsuit is not difficult to knit even for beginners.
We knit the model with a crochet. The finished product is suitable for size 42-44.
To knit a swimsuit you need to prepare:
- 100g red cotton yarn;
- 25 g of the same yarn of other colors (pink, yellow, green, light green);
- bobbin threads of the corresponding colors;
- sewn-on rhinestones with a diameter of 5-7 mm;
- polymer rings (diameter 2 cm);
- hook No. 1.5;
- sewing needle.
Before we start knitting a swimsuit, you need to make a pattern that matches the size and features of your figure. It should be made from elastic fabric. Then, we carry out a fitting, and, if necessary, make adjustments. On the pattern of swimming trunks, we outline places for decoration, and then we knit a sample (column with 1 crochet) to calculate the number of loops.
We start knitting a swimsuit from the bottom of the trunks, adhering to the contours of the pattern. Next, we move on to decorating the bust and the top of the trunks. It is necessary to crochet different motifs of Irish lace - flowers, leaves, rings, and then tie them with a crustacean step. Execution schemes are shown below.
We lay out the motives on the pattern, after which we sew the contacting parts with bobbin threads with the appropriate tone. We sew the swimsuit along the contour with a red caterpillar cord. Next, we make the bodice. We lay out the motives and sew the adjoining parts. The center of the flowers is decorated with rhinestones. We tie the rings with 6 single crochets, and then sew them to the upper side corners of the trunks and between the cups of the bodice.
Collecting a bathing suit. We stretch the “caterpillar” cord through the side rings of the trunks and bodice, and tie it into a bow. To form the straps, we tie the rings, connecting them in the process, after which we sew them to the corners of the bodice. The swimsuit is ready.
Also, with the help of Irish lace, you can decorate a finished swimsuit and thereby make it exclusive.
Master class: Knitting motifs "Indian cucumber" or "Turkish bean"
This master class will show you how to crochet oriental paisley motifs, also called "Indian cucumber" and "Turkish bob". The pattern is a decorative ornament in the form of a drop, which came to us along with oriental fabrics from India and Persia. Later, the Scottish city of Paisley became the main place of production of the fabric, which gave the name to the model of the pattern. Openwork crochet has not bypassed such an interesting and fashionable ornament. Its implementation is not difficult, so it is suitable for beginners.
To crochet Indian Cucumber (Turkish Bob) you need to prepare:
- some yarn;
- hook;
- bourdon threads.
Bourdon is threads folded 3-4 times, which are used for tying instead of air loops.
We start knitting the “Turkish bob” motifs with a set of 6 air loops, which then should be tied with 8 sc. Then we do 4 in. lifting, from which we knit double crochets, while making 1 c. between them. n. Connect the chain into a circle with a half-column, then knit 4 in. n., skipping 1 sbn, and in the next tie ss3n.
Now we fasten the threads of bourdon and tie them with RLS. When the Irish lace pattern reaches a sharp corner, cast on 20 in. p., we close them in a ring, having previously retreated 5 loops from the end of the motive. We continue to tie the Turkish bean sc. We make the last row according to this scheme: 3 sc, pico from 4 in. n. (introduce the hook into the back half-loop).
Master class "Crochet bag using Irish lace technique"
Consider knitting lessons for a bag decorated with Irish flowers and leaves. Despite the detailed diagrams with a description, it will be difficult for beginners to cope with the task.
For knitting bags we will need:
- 275 g of golden beige yarn, which includes 80% viscose and 20% metallic polyester;
- 25 g each of green and cream yarn with the same composition;
- hook No. 1.5;
- approximately 20 * 45 non-woven vomenflies;
- transparent and colored sewing threads;
- 1 pack of artificial pearls with a diameter of 3 mm;
- tracing paper.
The size of the finished product is approximately 22 * 28 cm.
Main pattern. The number of loops of the initial row should be a multiple of 4 + 2 + 1 lifting loop. Knitting is performed according to the drawing of scheme 1.
We start knitting in width with loops before rapport, then we constantly repeat the rapport, and end with a loop after rapport.
From the first to the fourth row, we perform 1 time, after which we constantly repeat the third and fourth rows.
Master class of knitting flowers in the technique of Irish lace. We take a cream-colored thread, make a ring and make 12 single crochets into it. We continue crocheting according to scheme 2, be sure to adhere to the direction indicated by the arrows.
From the first to the ninth row we knit 1 time. Please note that in the 4th, 6th, 8th circular row, we introduce the hook only behind the back wall of the corresponding loop.
Lessons of knitting leaves in the technique of Irish lace.
With green yarn, we collect a chain of 11 air loops + 1 lifting loop and continue knitting according to the pattern of scheme 3. We pay attention to the direction of the arrows and observe it during work. In the second and subsequent rows, we do single crochets only by inserting the hook behind the back wall of the corresponding loop.
Let's get to work. We start with cutting. We cut out a rectangle measuring 46 * 31 cm from the cotton lining fabric, and handles 7 * 40 cm in size from the volumen fleece. These parameters include seam allowances of 1 cm.
Let's move on to the handles. We will also perform them in golden beige color. Recruiting 11 c. etc. and close the chain in a ring. We knit in a spiral sc, and knit 1 sc in each sc, inserting the hook behind the front wall of the loop of the previous row. At a distance of 40 cm from the initial row, finish the work.
Knit Irish motifs according to the pattern - 4 flowers and 16 leaves. Connect the flowers in sequence according to the arrows.
According to scheme 4, assemble flowers and leaves, then starch and decorate with pearls. Unscrew the short edges of the bag so that a wide fabric strip remains between them. Sew a floral motif overlap on this strip.
Connect all seams of the lining fabric and process with a zigzag.
We roll the handles into a strip along the longitudinal side and sew by hand. Sew the edges of the handles to the main part.
Thus, a master class on knitting and using Irish lace shows how popular this technique is now. With its help, you can make both simple patterns for beginners, and complex work for more experienced craftswomen. Also, children's clothes can be decorated with Irish lace patterns.
Irish lace is an ancient crochet technique dating back to the 14th century. It was in those days that Irish typesetting canvases were born, the relevance of which has not been lost today. On the contrary, products decorated with Irish lace or completely knitted from the motifs of this technique reflect the current trends in knitted fashion, while adding a luxurious zest to the female look.
Many needlewomen avoid lace knitted according to Irish motifs, because working on them is incredibly painstaking and requires virtuoso crochet skills from the craftswoman. However, you should not avoid Irish fabrics, the main thing is to try once, fortunately, today a huge number of master classes on knitting products with Irish lace are offered to the attention of needlewomen.
The basic principle of the Irish lace fabric is its execution from separate motifs (leaves, flowers, openwork cords, paisley cucumbers, other plant elements), which are subsequently combined into a single composition using an openwork grid (regular or irregular).
Before you start Irish knitting, you need to carefully select the materials: yarn and hook. You need to choose a thread taking into account its stiffness and thickness. To knit Irish lace, it is better to immediately stock up on three types of threads in thickness: thick (for making dense volumetric patterns), medium (for knitting most of the lace patterns), thin (for tying the future product with a net).
If the lace is knitted from silk or fine cotton yarn, it is better to take a hook with a diameter of no more than 1-1.2 mm, this is the only way you can forget about the need to constantly monitor the tightness of the loops. In order to get larger motifs and thick yarn, it is better to use hook No. 1.5-2.
The pattern of any product made using the technique of Irish lace is knitted from motifs that are interconnected using a thin openwork background (mesh), forming a type-setting canvas.
In order to get to know Irish lace better, and at the same time practice knitting the most popular motifs, we suggest picking up a hook, thin yarn and following the detailed instructions given in the master classes below.
Volumetric three-tiered flower in the technique of Irish knitting
Volumetric multi-row flowers are one of the most popular motifs of Irish knitting, for many they are an indicator of the use of this technique on the finished product.
Such a floral element is called the "Irish rose". There are countless variations of knitting a motif, and if you understand the principle of knitting it, then anyone, even a beginner needlewoman, can easily modify the shape of a flower by changing the shape of the petals and increasing / decreasing the number of tiers.
The flower is knitted from soft yarn, for greater rigidity of the edge of the petal, you should crochet a number less than the thickness of the thread, or use a bourdon (thicker base thread).
Knitting pattern:
Conditional abbreviations in the text:
- VP - air loop;
- runway - runway lift;
- SS - connecting column;
- RLS - single crochet;
- CCH - double crochet;
- С2Н - double crochet;
- С3Н - a column with three crochets;
- PR - previous row;
- PS - half-column.
1) We collect a chain of 5 VPs, connect them into a circle with the help of the SS, tie the ring with the 8th RLS.
2) We knit 2 CCHs into each loop of the PR - in total we should get 16 CCHs.
3) We knit in rapports: 5 VP + 2 RLS in the next 2 loops of PR. We finish the row. We get 8 petals.
4) We make the strapping of each petal: 1 RLS + 5 CCH + 1 RLS, in the jumper between the petals - 1 PS.
5) To give the flower volume, the petals are knitted with relief columns.
Densely arranged petals are superimposed on each other, due to which a three-dimensional effect is created.
So, we knit the second tier of petals: 7 VP + embossed column, exciting PR column at work. We repeat the row with rapports until the very end.
6) We tie all the received arcs of the second tier with rapports: 1 RLS + 7 CCH + 1 RLS; in the loop between the arcs we knit 1 PS. The second tier is ready:
7) We knit the third tier of petals: an arc of 10 VP + a relief column, an exciting column of PR at work. We repeat the row with rapports to the end.
8) We tie each received arc of the third tier with rapports: 1 RLS + 10 CCH + 1 RLS; in the loop between the arcs we knit 1 PS. The third tier is ready:
9) We tie the edges of the petals of the third tier with rapports: 1 PS + 1 VP. Motive completed!
In order to get acquainted with the process of knitting three-dimensional Irish flowers in real time, we suggest watching a vivid selection of video tutorials on floral motifs:
Fantasy leaf with lush columns
No less floral motifs such elements of Irish lace as leaves are in demand. They can be very different - both openwork flat and ornate voluminous. We bring to your attention step-by-step instructions for knitting such an original leaflet:
Working process
1) We collect the base-chain of 18 VPs (you can either more or less, the size of the sheet depends on it in fact).
2) We knit a row of RLS along the chain from the VP, but skip the last VP.
3) Turn the knitting over, pick up a chain of 8 VPs.
4) We perform С3Н, skipping two loops in the base chain. We do not knit the last loop of the column and loop.
5) We make eight threads around the column.
6) We drag the main thread through all the twists, but in order to get a magnificent column, it is better not to tighten the thread too much.
7) We knit together two free loops.
8) We collect 3 runways, we do this after each volumetric column.
9) We knit the next C3H, skipping 2 loops at the base of the leaflet.
10) We repeat all the steps with threading the column. By analogy, we knit two more such magnificent columns with 8 twists.
11) We knit the fifth volumetric column CCH, we make 6 threads on it.
12) We knit the sixth column PS + 5 twists.
13) We finish the row: 5 VP + SS in the last loop of the leaf base.
14) We tie the second part of the base of the sheet in the same way as the first part, but in the opposite order.
15) We end with a chain of 8 VP + SS.
16) Then - we tie the arches between the posts - we knit RLS.
17) We collect a chain of 18 VPs, using it to create a leaf stalk.
18) We turn the knitting over, tying the stalk of RLS.
19) We tie the leaf itself with the following rapport: 1 SS + 1 VP. Ready!
In Irish technology, there are a huge number of options for knitting leaves, with detailed master classes for the manufacture of which can be found in the following videos:
Openwork motif "heart"
Such an unusual Irish motif will definitely attract attention. It not only gives the Irish canvas an incredible relief, but also adds an exquisite gloss to it. In shape, the motif resembles a heart or a horseshoe, and can be used to decorate formal dresses, including evening and even wedding dresses.
Working process
1) We collect the base-chain of 16 VP. With the help of SS we wrap the chain in a circle.
2) We tie a circle with 22 sc, introducing a hook inside the circle.
3) We turn knitting, we collect 4 VP. We knit with a “corn” pattern, skipping 2 loops of PR. We finish the series 1 VP + 1 CCH.
4) We turn over the knitting, we tie the arches from the VP of the 5th RLS.
5) Turn over, tie next to RLS.
6) The next step is to knit a row of RLS, at the same time, you need to insert the hook into the back half-loop of the PR.
8) We complete the motif by knitting the “crustacean step”.
9) We turn the knitting over to the front side, we knit arches from 4 VP along the upper edge. And the last step - we tie them with the 6th RLS.
We offer a detailed video tutorial on knitting another type of crochet Irish heart:
Fashionable lace motif "paisley pickles"
Paisley cucumbers are widely used to decorate women's clothing - their curls favorably complement the design of blouses, skirts and dresses. Irish lace offers us an original version of knitting paisley cucumbers - this work is not at all difficult, and the result is breathtaking.
Working process.
1) We collect the base-chain of 6 VPs, we enclose it in a ring with the help of the SS, we tie the 8th RLS.
3) We close the ring with the help of the SS. We knit 4 VPs, skip one SSN PR, knitting SZN in the next column.
5) We attach the bourdon threads (4-5 threads folded together), we tie the entire RLS element.
6) As soon as knitting has reached the sharp end of the bourdon, we collect 20 RLS, we connect them in a circle, retreating from the end of the motif about 6 loops.
7) We continue to tie RLS.
8) We knit the final row with RLS, but with such rapports: 2 STB + picot from 4 VP.
Cucumber paisley motif in Irish style is ready!
Video tutorials on knitting Indian cucumbers using Irish lace technique:
Knitting patterns for Irish lace motifs
For pro-craftswomen who are fluent in crocheting, we provide a large-scale selection of patterns of Irish motifs:
Undoubtedly, Irish lace is one of the most difficult crochet techniques. In order to comprehend it perfectly, days and even months of hard training in knitting lace motifs are needed. However, it is definitely worth it - works made by Irish lace are highly valued not only aesthetically, but also financially.
It should be noted that the technique of Irish lace is used for knitting all kinds of items of women's wardrobe: light blouses, blouses and tunics, airy sundresses and romantic floor-length dresses, as well as all kinds of accessories - stylish handbags, openwork gloves and exquisite collars. Also, Irish lace looks interesting in interior decor - they are used to knit openwork napkins and tablecloths, tie vases and even photo frames.