Irish lace dress with patterns: knitting example for beginners. Irish lace dress Items with Irish motifs crochet

Irish lace is considered one of the most difficult crochet techniques. This article will describe how to knit a dress from Irish lace with patterns.

Irish lace is a style of crocheting patterns that represent images of individual elements, such as flowers, insects, petals, fruits. The elements are a very complex shape, which is why Irish lace is difficult to perform. During the knitting process, these fragments are combined into a single fabric. Undoubtedly, this knitting technique is the standard of beauty and grace.

A little history

This work of art appeared in Ireland in the mid-19th century. Local nuns opened a small school where they taught girls the technique of Venetian lace. They used coarse cotton threads, the knitting was voluminous, and individual elements seemed to come to life. Each needlewoman usually knitted one pattern, the knitting method of which was kept as a family secret. The beauty of lace has not been ignored by fashion designers from different parts of the world.

Lace immediately won the hearts of the most sophisticated people of that time and was considered a luxury item that only the highest strata of society could afford. Later, handmade work became less in demand, since with the advent of knitting machines, the cost of lace decreased and the speed of weaving increased. The lower quality of lace did not bother fashionistas, as it became more affordable.

Queen Victoria revived the demand for hand-knitted Irish lace. She was a fan of this type of needlework and always appeared in unusually beautiful outfits, whether dresses made entirely of lace or individual elements.

In the modern world, the technique of knitting with Irish lace is considered no less popular; it is used both to create wardrobe elements and as decoration. World designers manually create entire collections of dresses from this lace using ancient weaving techniques. Such products are assembled using a thin hook and a miniature needle, and the result is a real masterpiece in which there is not a single seam.

For knitting, threads and hooks of different thicknesses are used. There are a huge variety of knitting techniques; every day experienced needlewomen come up with new ways to perform motifs. If you have the desire, aspiration, a good sense of composition and taste, you can learn weaving. With experience, lace will become more complex and refined. For beginners, knitting may seem quite difficult, but following the diagrams and descriptions, it is quite possible to master the technique. It is better to start knitting with small individual elements - flowers, petals, insects, birds, etc.

The main advantage of such craftsmanship is its originality; the product you knit will be unique. Irish lace can be used for knitting cardigans, jumpers, blouses and, of course, dresses. Be it summer, casual models or evening dresses, they will look incredibly beautiful. I especially want to highlight wedding dresses. Any girl on her wedding day wants to look the most beautiful and extraordinary. And, undoubtedly, a dress made of Irish lace will help her with this. Modern designers and fashion designers offer a wide selection of outfits in which anyone will feel like the most beautiful bride in the world.

Let's move on to knitting

For knitting you will need:

  • “Iris” yarn of the desired color;
  • hook;
  • safety pins;
  • pattern.

First you need to prepare a pattern, or take a dress of a suitable shape and use it as a base.

During the work, the elements will need to be fixed in the required order; for convenience, you can use a blanket.

For clarity, an example of the color of the dress is shown in the photo below:

So, let's start the master class. You should start by knitting motifs, which are best pinned to the pattern as you work. The main elements in the dress will be flowers; they can be made in different colors, sizes and shapes. Flowers can be knitted as in the photo below, or you can use other patterns you like. To make the pattern look more interesting, we add leaves to the flowers, which can also be knitted in different sizes.

Having knitted enough elements, we pin them to the workpiece and connect them with an openwork mesh. The openwork mesh is knitted from air loops and double crochets. When the front and back of the product are ready, we also connect them with an openwork mesh.

The lace dress is ready!

Video on the topic of the article

If you decide to learn the technique of knitting Irish lace, video lessons will undoubtedly help you, in which you will see the stages of creating beautiful outfits, as well as get ideas for inspiration.

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This is my first dress in IR.
Next I will describe how it was given to me. maybe someone will find my work useful

I was inspired by Irish lace from the Internet and decided to try to make it for myself in the same style.
I haven’t worked with Irish lace yet, but it will be even more interesting.
To begin with, I knitted samples of some motifs that I like and are not particularly difficult to perform.
Below I will give a detailed description of each of them.


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One skein of 50g is untied here.
Violet threads from YarnArt.


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These are multi-layered flowers, as many as can be obtained from one skein.
I knit the rest of the skein or small elements or, like here, a twig, as long as the thread is enough.


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Knitting a flower:
Dial 6 v. n. connect into a ring.
1r. Three lifting loops, 15 double crochets in a ring.
2 rub. 8 arches of 3 air loops secured with a single crochet.
3 rub. We make a petal over each arch. the first and last single crochet, and in the center 5 tbsp. double crochet
4r. 8 arches from 5th century. p., with fastening under between the leaves of the previous layer.
5 rub. We make a petal over each arch. the first and last single crochet, and in the center 7 tbsp. double crochet
6r. 8 arches from the 6th century. p., with fastening under between the leaves of the previous layer.
7r. We make a petal over each arch. the first and last single crochet, and in the center 9 tbsp. double crochet
If the description is not very clear, there are many schemes of similar flowers.
Here you can fantasize with the number of layers and the shape of the petals

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This is a diagram of a leaf. I'll describe it in more detail with photos.


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1. tie a 16th century chain. p. connect into a ring, tie with 24 st. b\n, and make 3 lift-turn loops


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2. Rotate the work. Skip one bottom st. Knit 11 sts, taking both braids.
Arch of 5 air loops. Skip one bottom st. Knit 11 sts, taking both braids.
3 lifting and turning loops.


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3. Rotate the work. Skip one bottom st. Knit 10 sc, taking both braids.
Then four single stitches under the loops of the arch. Arch of 5 air loops. And three more single stitches under the loops of the arch. Further
We continue knitting st b/n, stop without knitting 2 st b/n to the edge and make three lifting-turn loops.


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4. Rotate the work. Skip one bottom st. Knit st b/n in each bottom. Three tbsp. b/n under the hinges of the arch.
Arch 5th century p. and four more tbsp. b\n under the arch. Be careful at this stage.
On the side where we knit three columns under the arch, a concave edge will be formed, where four - a convex edge of the leaf.
After four tbsp. We continue knitting under the arch, not reaching two sts. to the edge.


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5. Rotate the work. Skip one bottom st. Knit st b/n in each bottom. Four tbsp. b/n under the hinges of the arch.
Arch 5th century p. and three more tbsp. b\n under the arch. We continue knitting, not reaching three stitches here and in subsequent rows. to the edge.
We make three lifting and turning loops.


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6.--12. We continue to knit everything in the same way, guided by the principle, after turning at the beginning one st. we skip,
under the arch we knit 4 stitches on the convex side and 3 on the concave side and at the end three stitches. we don't tie it up.
Continue knitting until the leaf reaches the desired size. I like the number 12. One big + 11 small holes.


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13. We untie in the same way as the previous rows, but under the arch we make only 7 tbsp. b\n.


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14. untie in the same way, but on the rounding we make 2 tbsp. b\n extra, so that the round edge does not pull.


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15. Well, we knit the final row to the middle of the rounding, the last st. replace it with a blind loop and secure it.
A blind loop will allow you to finish the knitting by nullifying it.


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During the knitting process, the leaf spins very much, so it looks unsteamed.


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50 grams of leaves and small parts from the remainder

Next is a small MK of the "Curl" motif


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1. Tie 20cm of braided cord. Make 3 lifting loops. Link st. s\n


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2. Twist the post. I do 5 pairs of entanglements. In total, tie 12 twisted columns into each loop of the braid.
This way the braid lies in a circle.


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3. Tie another 9 twisted columns with fastening through one loop into a pigtail,
so that there is no further rounding or it is minimal.


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4. Next 3 tbsp. s\n in two steps, 3 tbsp. s\n in one go, 3 tbsp. b\n. and further until the end of the motive with blind loops.


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5. Rotate the work. Tie with arches from 3 in. p., securing art. b/n between entwined posts,
and in the area of ​​blind loops every third.
Secure with a blind loop opposite the fourth entwined post. to form a loop.


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6. turn the work. Make the piping of the arches: 2 tbsp. b\n, 3 c. p., 2 tbsp. b\n.
Finish with a blind loop.
This is a cute and not at all complicated curl.


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50gr. curls.

Next I will knit a large openwork shell


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1. Tie a braid about 32cm - 100 loops


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2. 3 lifting loops and art. s\n in the first loop of the braid. 2nd century P..
Then knit two tbsp. s\n in every second loop of the braid,
alternating with two c. p.. knit 25 pairs.


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3. Continue knitting pairs of stitches, but alternating with one in. p. to the end of the braid


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4. Rotate the work. Tie the arches st. b\n: 3 pieces under 1c. p, 4 pcs each under 2v. P.
Secure 21-22 pairs of posts into the ring opposite, so that it fits beautifully in a circle.
Knit 3 blind loops into the braid loops


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5. Art. b\n in the third loop of the arches. again 3 blind loops in a pigtail.
St s\n in the third loop of the arches.
thus knit six stitches. s\n.


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6. Next, knit 4 blind loops in a pigtail, and switch to double crochets,
so that the shell spreads a little. At the end of the braid, make a tie
three tbsp. b\n the outermost column of three air loops. Secure the end of the work with a blind loop.


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I applied almost half the volume.
I start to play around, I scattered motifs all over the dress,
I appreciate what happens.

I bought 12 skeins in total. This is spread out into 4 skeins.
This means the second half will be about the same.
The remaining threads are for gathering and perhaps a small sleeve,
it will be seen along the way.
I hope to fit into 12 skeins

Another "spiral" motif


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1. Wind 3 turns of thread around your hand. you can use a template: a book, a ruler, etc.
The final size of the element will depend on the length of the wound thread.


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2. Knit 2 tbsp. b\n for three threads.
Thread an auxiliary thread to make it easier to hold the work at the beginning.


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3. Knit 5-7 tbsp. b\n already for all six threads


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4. Pull out the auxiliary thread and move the knitted stitches to the edge,
so that the hole at the beginning closes and so that the turns lie more tightly.


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5. Continue knitting in stitches, every 10-12 stitches I move them slightly, compacting them
as much as it pleases the eye.
When the row ends, I insert an auxiliary thread so that the work lies more comfortably in the hand.


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6. Knit to the end, pull out the auxiliary thread
and knit another 5-6 stitches into the outer loop.
Fasten and trim, leaving 50 cm of free thread, thread through a ketel needle.
Or any with a large comfortable ear.


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7. Next we will sew. We lay out the lace in a circle and sew the pigtails through the loops.


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8. This is the front side.


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9. Continue stitching as much as you like. Either to the end or leaving a tail.
I'll leave a small tail for now.
When assembling the dress, you will see what to do with it next.


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A berry or a button, as you please.
1. Wind 10 turns around a pencil.
2. 3. 4. Knit three rows of single crochets one above the other, always inserting the hook into the center.
You can knit more until the hole in the center closes.
The volume of the berry depends on this.
I plan to use this item right away.
That’s why I immediately make two lifting loops.


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I turn the button inside out on the face, on this side it looks more convex.
I attach it to the shell inside with a blind loop, make two more blind loops for a total of three blind loops in the braid.
Then double crochet the button and alternate almost until the end.
At the end I make the stitches longer, I decide by eye, one stitch with two crochets,
and two more double crochet stitches. Trying not to pull and lay down beautifully.


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Untying the fifth skein

In the comments there was a question about the hook number. I find it difficult to answer.
I have an old Soviet set for 4 rubles 50 kopecks. I use the smallest one.


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Another skein of curls.


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Another skein of leaves.

This results in a lot of dense elements.
I decided to introduce another easier one.


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And so I tied off one skein of violet with this flower.


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For further work, assembling the product, it turned out that additional devices would be needed.

I made them myself in a couple of days.


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These are oval pillows for placing under the undercuts of the butt and hips.


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This is a 33/40 cm rectangular tablet for collecting straight areas.
For convenience and rigidity, plywood is inserted inside.


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Based on the size of my cups, I made two hemispherical pillows,
for ease of work in the area of ​​chest darts.


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This is the set of pillows for work.
On the advice of experienced craftswomen, I decided to use foam rubber.


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Now to make the base for the work on which the lace elements will be basted.


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All elements are laid out on the base and basted inside out.


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Since I don’t have a model figure at all. And I know from experience that the most interesting thing is
It’s like the product will fit exactly on a real person.
In the magazines they are all super pretty.
So for those who are curious, here are my measurements, height 153, hips 104, chest 88, waist 74.

For edging the neckline and zipper line I used a cord based on a pigtail,
tied on both sides with a crayfish step.

During the basting process, we still had to tie up the elements. not enough.
And I decided that they should be tight.
As a result, the elements took 10 skeins of Violet thread from YarnArt 282m in a 50-gram skein.
The dress is already noticeable, weighs half a kilo.

I'm moving on to assembly.

I decided to assemble it using a needle with the same thread, in other words, to sew a mesh.

Working with a tablet looks something like this: we prick a straight section.
Let's sew. We chip away. Let's move it. We prick the next section.


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For convenience and greater anatomical accuracy of the product, we use pads on the undercuts.

So I sewed off the front of the dress.


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And the back


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The view from the inside wrinkles a little, because when pricking on the tablet, we stretch the elements and the canvas a little.
Don’t let this bother you, the better the fit will be.


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Assembling the sleeve unfolded on a tablet


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Sew off the mesh sleeves.


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Sew the side seams of the sleeves.


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We sew the sleeves into the armhole.


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Using a small pad, we begin to sew the mesh along the side seam of the sleeve and the armhole.
here you will have to tinker, cutting the product in small sections due to the complex shape of the armhole.
But it's worth it!!! do not neglect the accuracy of the cut, the product will thank you later,
And fits like a glove


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Next, after the entire mesh is sewn off,
I washed the dress manually and without ceremony
spin speed 800. The dress is cotton, takes a long time to dry.
It is better to dry in a warm room.
then ironed it without removing it from the base.
And then I cut off the basting.
I will not describe the making of the lining.
Anyone who knows how to sew will sew.
If you don't know how, order it from a dressmaker.

Advice, the lining also needs to be sewn according to the figure.
I used the same pattern as for making the base.
do not forget to allow for a loose fit so that
When walking, the dress did not creep up.

The lace and lining were joined manually along the neckline and zipper.

This is what the dress looks like from the inside out.


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I decided to sew up the slit in the back of the skirt with a flower, but left a slit in the lining,
All the same, the lining is not knitwear.
The dress is not long and elastic, there is no discomfort when walking.


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A little close-up.


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And this is all that remains of 12 skeins of thread. almost right next to each other.


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Well, here's the finish. Thank you for your patience to read to the end.

Good luck to everyone in all your endeavors.

And the pleasure of the work done.


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The crowning achievement of any needlewoman’s career can be a crocheted dress using the Irish lace technique. After all, this is the most complex, smoky, labor-intensive knitting technique.

Why is it so difficult to knit Irish lace?

  1. You need to make the right pattern, ideal for your figure. The motifs are connected by mesh into a single fabric without seams; if your pattern does not slightly correspond to the size of the figure, then it will be very difficult to unravel and bandage the finished product.
  2. The pattern must have darts, you can’t do without them. Only with darts will the dress fit properly. If you are not sure of the accuracy of the pattern, then take and sew a dress from any fabric using it. Try it on and adjust it on yourself.
  3. The product consists of a large number of elements; it is very important to choose a beautiful color scheme for them. You often see craftswomen demonstrating their dresses using the Irish lace technique, but you realize that they are too tacky, or, conversely, too simple. It seems clear that everything is connected clearly, a lot of work has been spent, but the product does not “sparkle” with its beauty. But this technique was created so that we could create masterpieces that are unique in their kind.
  4. Needlewomen advise not to choose many different motifs if you are not confident in your skills. After all, the more elements of Irish lace you knit, the more difficult it is to fit them harmoniously into the finished dress. Those who knit in Ireland have recently chosen simpler elements, but professionals prefer to create original elements that are unlike anyone else. Not only is it very difficult to repeat the work once connected, but it is not always possible to guess the diagram of a particular element. Professionals must have their secrets.
  5. It is necessary to break the thread and hide the ends at the end of knitting each motif. And there can be 50 – 100 – 200 or even more motifs in one dress. Each time you need to take a needle, hide the tip, cut off the excess yarn, subject it to heat or wet treatment and assemble separate compositions from them.
  6. The last and satisfyingly monotonous part of the work is connecting individual elements of Irish lace into a whole dress. If you connect them with an irregular mesh, then you need to use a thin hook, which means it will take a long time to connect. The mesh should not spoil the compositions, but complement them.
  7. A dress using the Irish lace technique cannot be knitted in 1 or 2 weeks; real masterpieces take months to create, which means you will have to spend a lot of patience and labor. Not everyone makes it to the finish line. And those who make it can rightfully be proud of themselves. The dress should be left to descendants as a family treasure and passed on by inheritance.

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Irish lace, dress “Haze”, part 2

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Irish (or Scottish) lace is one of the oldest and most complex arts in the world. For beginning craftsmen, knitting a product using this technique the first time will be quite difficult. But a person has serious motives, for example, he wants to give a special gift to a loved one with his own hands, then he will definitely succeed. In addition, on the Internet you can find patterns and patterns for crocheting Irish lace.

Irish (or Scottish) lace is one of the oldest and most complex arts in the world.

This needlework skill consists of tightly combining separately related elements into a single composition. The knitting is very tight and the patterns are beautiful.

There is an opinion that only experienced knitters can knit Irish lace. We cannot agree with this, because if you follow the knitting patterns correctly and do everything according to the description, you will be able to do a wonderful job. Let it be a small leaf or snowflake at first, but over time you can learn how to knit a dress or sundress using the Irish lace technique.

This craft has classic elements:

  • Bunch of grapes.
  • Shamrock.
  • Leaf.
  • Round leaf.
  • Rose.
  • Openwork flower, etc.

Gallery: Irish lace (25 photos)



















How to quickly knit a product using the Irish lace technique (video lessons)

What tools do you need to prepare?

  • Hook. This is the main tool for such knitting. It should be selected according to the threads used in the work.
  • Threads. For this knitting technique you need to take three types of threads in thickness. The pattern itself is knitted from a thread of medium thickness; a thin thread is used for the mesh, and the thickest one is used for the warp.
  • Scissors.
  • Needle (optional).
  • Paper template.

Work begins with knitting those elements that will make up the finished pattern. Often beautiful patterns are obtained by simultaneously knitting thick and medium threads together.

Tools may vary

Each knitted element is fixed on a paper template. This action must be mandatory, since, even despite the tightness of the knitting, the element may unravel if it is not secured.

When all the elements are made, they should be fastened with wire mesh. The parts are placed face down on the paper.

Irish lace for beginners: step-by-step instructions

When a person is just starting to engage in such a craft, he should start with fairly simple patterns. For example, you can knit a small flower.

Step-by-step instruction:

  1. The master should have a fairly thick elongated object at hand. For example, you can use a pencil or a knitting needle. A thread should be wound around the object. You need to do this several times.
  2. After this, the resulting ring is removed from the base.
  3. You need to knit 30 stitches into it. Single crochets are made.
  4. To knit a bourdon, a thick thread is needed, but if it is not there, then a regular thread should be folded. It is necessary to think over the supply of thread, since if there is not enough of it, it will be difficult to secure the product in order to finish working on it later.
  5. Then a flower petal is knitted. To do this, you need to form 1 air loop for lifting. A flower can have as many petals as you like, but for beginners it is better to make several to master this skill.

Irish crocheted lace: master class

Master Class:

  1. The first step is to knit the initial chain of lace. The thread is attached to the hook with a slip knot, after which 21 air loops are knitted. Quite a lot of thread should be allocated for the initial chain, since if it is not enough to cast on all the loops, then the row will have to be tied up.
  2. There must be an additional loop in the row. It is necessary to rotate the product when knitting. There is no need to knit in anything; its main purpose is to even out the edge of the lace.
  3. Then a series of elongated loops is made. The hook is placed on the next loop in the row from it, while it grabs the yarn and pulls it through. Please note that the size of the loop depends on the stitch size. Thus, the tighter the lace is knitted, the smaller it will be.
  4. This action is repeated throughout the chain. After knitting the last row, an additional loop is moved to the knitting needle from the hook, after which 21 loops are pulled there.
  5. Then the loops should be grouped. 5 of them are crocheted and the yarn is pulled out. An air loop is formed. There should be 4 of them. To simplify the task, the loops should be pulled out well.
  6. The stitches are knitted single crochet into elongated loops. There should be 5 rows knitted. The action is repeated until the end of the row.
  7. After moving to a new row, the stitches continue to be knitted single crochet.
  8. Knitting continues until the product reaches the desired size.

Knitting using this technique is not so difficult

Finally, the thread is threaded through the last loop and cut with scissors.

Techniques and principles of Irish lace

The work begins with the right pattern. If you are knitting a wardrobe item, the pattern should fit your figure perfectly. If you make even minor mistakes, you will have to redo the work for several hours. Therefore, each pattern must be constructed individually.

Many beginning craftsmen cannot understand where to put the threads left over from the motifs? There are quite a lot of these threads left, so for some they become a problem. Everything is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. It is enough to take into account in advance that there should be more thread left than is needed for the yarn, since it will need to be cut off at the end, threaded into the last loop.

The work begins with the right pattern

Another important point in Irish lace is the knitting of motifs. During this, you should always control the thread tension level. If it is too tight, the product will turn out to be narrow and small, and if, on the contrary, it is too weak, the product will be shapeless.

To add some zest to your work, you should use threads of different thicknesses. This way the work will be more beautiful. A thin thread should be used to make a mesh, and individual items of clothing should be knitted with a medium thread.

What mistakes do beginners make in the Irish lace technique?

  • Incorrect thread color. Many people mistakenly believe that the color range of threads in one product knitted with Irish lace should be varied. This is wrong. To prevent a person wearing such yarn from looking like a Christmas tree, it is enough to use a maximum of 3 colors when knitting. But these colors should go well together.
  • A large number of motives. Many beginning craftsmen make motifs “in reserve”, wanting to test themselves. This is wrong, especially if the clothes are knitted. For example, a blouse that is not knitted according to a pattern may simply dangle on the body. It's not beautiful.
  • Sheer knit. It must be remembered that the Irish lace technique involves a fairly transparent knitting. Therefore, if you wear a jacket knitted using this technique, then you need to wear a turtleneck or T-shirt underneath. If you want to wear just a jacket, without anything underneath, then the knitting should be quite tight, then the product will not be see-through.

Irish lace: basics of knitting flowers (video)

Yes, Irish lace is not an easy knitting technique, but anyone can learn how to use it. As they say: “If there is a desire.” If you practice long enough, you can not only knit a small flower with Irish lace, but also make a wonderful jacket, scarf or sundress in MK.

The history of Irish lace

Lace is undoubtedly a luxury item. Their presence on clothing makes it more expressive and unique. Lace first appeared in Ireland in the mid-19th century. The most amazing thing is that Irish lace appeared on the island as a result of poverty.

As you know, in the mid-19th century the Irish were going through very difficult times. Hunger reigned all around and centers for teaching knitting began to appear throughout the country to help the poor population. Some of these centers appeared thanks to help from the church. Local landowners also actively helped in this.

Initially, styles and patterns were borrowed from other European countries. But gradually Irish lace with its own patterns gained great popularity. Due to the complexity of the designs, patterns from Ireland have attracted great interest in other countries. The fruits of the handicrafts of Irish craftswomen were highly valued all over the world and gained maximum popularity towards the end of the 19th century.

But then the popularity of lace products began to fade. This happened due to the industrial revolution. More affordable machine-made options appeared, and hand-spun hair lost its popularity.

Jeans decorated with Irish lace look very beautiful and modern.

Bright top made using Irish lace technique: Diagram and description

Scheme of motifs for the top

Description and diagrams

Openwork knitted vest size 42/44. This chic vest model is crocheted using the Irish lace technique or also called guipure lace. When creating your masterpiece, do not forget to take into account that guipure lace does not stretch like simple knitting, it is stiffer like fabric and this must be taken into account when creating a pattern.

Irish lace dress

The video shows how to knit an element of Irish lace - a flower. This particular lesson was not copied from anyone, and the girl developed all the steps by her own example. We suggest you repeat this technique step by step.

In this video you can learn the technique of knitting Irish lace. This lesson will focus on an irregular grid.

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