There are two patterns on this page. Scroll down for the simpler pattern with only 8 pairs of bobbins.
This could be used for a Christmas tree decoration, especially if you try some "bling" threads - sparkly or metallic.
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Bobbins: 12 pairs - 2 pairs red, 4 pairs green, rest background
Style: Torchon
Stitches:
half stitch
cloth stitch and twist
Details:
Torchon ground
twisted footside
Description:
Follow the links above for explanation of how to work the different parts of the lace. It is just a strip of Torchon ground (with footsides), but the pattern is caused by the different colours of the threads. They must be started in the right order!
Close up of the lace, so you can see the working in more detail
This is a similar pattern is a simplified, smaller version, without a footside, which only uses 8 pairs. With a little imagination, you might be able to see a pink cracker:
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Bobbins: 8 pairs - 2 pairs red, 2 pairs green, rest background
Style: Torchon
Stitches:
half stitch
cloth stitch and twist
Details:
Torchon ground
footside without passives
Description:
AS this piece of lace does not have any footside passives, and only a few bobbins, it might twist or be too floppy. To avoid this, give two twists to the edge pair after the edge stitch. Twisting threads always makes them stronger.
Close up of the lace, so you can see the working in more detail
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