Mission: Lace

Welcome to the second destination of Space Missions, our new online learning series. Throughout the summer and into the fall, we will post a class project, materials list to purchase, followed by free video content on IGTV and YouTube. The classes are free to participate in. We just ask that if you need supplies, you choose to support our shop during this difficult time by purchasing those supplies from us. Our second mission – LACE! Join Beth in learning to use increases and decreases to create beautiful lace patterns used in the yoke of this delicate summer top.

Mission: Lace

Learn tips and tricks to successfully read lace charts and use increases and decreases to create open, lacy patterns in your knitting. Beth will be knitting the Cascadas Tee by Susanna IC. This airy summer top features a simple lace yoke.

Skills needed:

This is an advanced beginner class for those who can knit and purl and work in the round.

Skills learned:

swatching in the round
provisional cast-on
Reading a lace chart
the YO and M1 increase stitches
the K2tog and SSK decrease stitches
tips and tricks for lacework
picking up stitches for sleeves
binding off in rib pattern

Materials for the Tee (click on links to purchase each of the supplies that you need):

Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton)
- Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)”
- Yarn required: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
US 5/3.75mm 16” and 24” or 36” (depending on project size) circular needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Crochet Hook USF / 3.75 mm
Cascadas Tee pattern, available from Ravelry or Fairmont Fibers
Cocoknits Colorful Stitch Markers Mini
2 Stitch holders for sleeves
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn for provisional cast-on

Optional helpful materials for lace work:

Pattern Holder (Large or Small, depending on personal preference)
Row Counter
Stitch Fixer
Highlighter Tape

Like the Lace but not the tee? Choose a different “destination!”

This pattern is part of a collection of six garments and accessories that feature the same lace pattern! You can choose any of these projects, which will use the same lace techniques shown in our Mission: Lace instructional videos. If you need help choosing materials, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you choose supplies
View the pattern collection on Ravelry.