As you can see from the photo above, for this pattern I used clear plastic thread, sometimes known as invisible thread. It is, of course, possible to work it in conventional thread!
Pattern:
Bobbins: 16 pairs
Style: Torchon
Stitches:
half stitch
cloth stitch
cloth stitch and twist
twist single pair
Details:
scallop headside (yellow)
cloth diamond (red)
half stitch diamond (blue)
rose ground (green)
Torchon ground (grey)
12 legged spider (pink)
twisted footside (grey)
Description:
Follow the links above for explanation of how to work the different parts of the lace.
This is a conventional pattern using an unconventional thread. This was easier to work than I thought. The thread is a little stiff and there was a loop or two that I didn't manage to pull through (because I couldn't see it!) Making a mistake and having to undo some lace is also a bit of a problem. The end result is remarkably stiff and I admit that it doesn't look as pretty as 'proper' lace, but it does work! It is, of course, not invisible at all, as the light catches it, but it is transparent, and looks different against different coloured backgrounds.
© Jo Edkins 2017 - return to lace index