@@taradawe but think of the end result. It will be so worth the efford! I have a knitted lace shawl that actually passes through a finger ring. The most delicate thing I own, I love it so much. Of course one could have knitted some jumpers in the same time, but now it's so much more worth the efford than the times worth in jumpers. Better to own a few perfect pieces that a lot of mediocre ones!
This might sound really weird but I’ve noticed that a lot of you tubers who are into historical fashion also really love red! like they were it all the time or they make a lot of things in red. I don’t know if that’s because the color is more historically accurate or if it’s because it’s their favorite color but red looks really good on you too 😂
So when I was a kid starching was still a thing in my family, and we did as follow: for fabric with lace, starch LIGHTLY the whole garment after washing, while still damp (I think you know that air drying is the only way, but I mention is just in case). For knits, no starching, just air dry and iron. The lace is cotton, so you can press it nicely.
I was going to say the same. The only thing I do differently is for linen. Iron while *slightly* damp, including lace. Low steam, hotter iron.. Turns out so beautifully crisp, while still having a soft feel, but no starch required.
My mother let everything dry completely then when she was ready to iron sprinkled water on them, rolled them up and put them in a plastic bag. Seems like she put the bag in the freezer if she didn't get all ironed to prevent souring.
The gasp I made when I saw you try it on outside in presumably warm weather when I just saw you knitting by the window on a snowy day... That lace took some Time.
Very pretty! It is fascinating to me how many vintage knits use such fine yarn. Nowadays I feel like everyone gets excited over bulky yarn because you can finish a project so fast, but I love how delicate and complicated the tiny stuff is. I'm currently working on a lace shawl, Anna Victoria's Mermaid lair. It's my third pattern from her, she does stunning work.
I am absolutely blown away! It turned out so beautifully. I remember my grandmother and her girlfriends knitting teeny tiny lace for Christmas tree ornaments and doilies when I was very young... such impressive skill!
Good Lord, good thing you had lots of T pins!! I think your interpretation turned out quite lovely! And it's cool to see it against the original! As someone who finds the fine weight yarns to be fiddly, I find it inspiring that you've trooped through it! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! :)
I know - I can't believe I stuck it out that long either with blocking that one bit of lace 😅 I'm glad it is done now, for sure! Thank you so much, I can't wait to share the next thing with you!
I would recommend using a knitting belt to reduce strain on your hands. This is what Shetland lace shawl knitters use, and their lace looks quite similar to yours.
I'd never heard of this! Unfortunately I'm using circular knitting needles for a large blanket project. I don't suppose there's an equivalent for large items like that?
Your lace looks fantastic! Thank you for telling and showing how you starched and blocked it and for all your tips. And, I really like the lace you used and appreciate you sharing your pattern. Will be visiting your Etsy shop!
I was mesmerized by the shadow for a good bit, it felt like a triumph finally getting to that moment of taking the lace off the blocking board! Thank you!
Wow your lace is super similar to the original one and turned out so beautiful! Definitely worth all the hard work, it looks really good on you chemise and drawers!
oh my god, i'm not even impressed at this point - it's beyond that. I'm like in awe. When you set the lace you made on the leg pattern I just... had this mass appreciation for how things are made and just - just wow. so much wow. i'm so excited i found this channel, binging your videos.
The finished lace is so beautiful! I'd love to have a go myself but I think I will take your advice and stick to a narrow pattern to save my arms and hands. Best of luck with the corset! I know you can do it! 💚
Thank you so much 😊 Narrow lace goes so much faster (and is so stretchy, so it can go further!), would definitely recommend for saving hands and arms! I can't wait to get really started on the corset!
I cant wait for the wrap corset! So I just moved into my own apartment, finally bought my own space! I got a little while yet until my sewing room is set up with a proper big desk in it, but im itching to get to starting with sewing, a friend gave me some of her costume corsets(, literally one layer of polyester and boning channels), that i can steal the busks and maybe the back as grommet tape, i haven't looked too closely.. but ive seen a few hints of wrapped corsets and they look soooo comfy!
Congratulations on your own apartment - what a dream! So great to have a stash of corsets to pull supplies from, and I can't wait to try on a wrap corset too! They do look very comfy!
So I was literally crocheting some lace as this video came up in my recommended but I flipped out at 6:21 because my mom knit me that exact same vintage sweater (with the matching hat mitts and socks) instant sub.
I've not knitted lace...yet. Even after watching this I would at least like to say I tried to do such for a handmade garment. You actually inspired me to knit my own stockings for a Historical Garment Project on which I'm about to embark. This will be my first such project. On the ergonomics of knitting ...I'm so getting you! I have found that in order to avoid any back, chest or arm discomfort I need to sit straight, up and down. I can sit cross-legged...but straight is a must. I've also found I tend to get tense at some point so being mindful of tensing in any of the above mentioned areas is also helpful. This is something I've never thought of until this project. Thank you for sharing aaalll that delicate work! I just can't even imagine! It's absolutely gorgeous!
@@EngineeringKnits ...just finished first stocking last night. It's ok. Told my husband it's a good thing these will be covered. lol I'm hoping the second will be a little better. I find my family is asking questions, which gives me an opportunity to share a little history with them. This is a benefit I'd not planned. I only have boys left at home, now. They make their jokes, of course, but the serious questions keep coming. I'll be starting my Shift this week! Yay!
DUDE - this project is INSANE! In a good way. Your work is next level, and even though it hurt you (no wonder!) your skills with the tiny needles have clearly grown since the first time you used them. I hope you're really proud of your accomplishments, both in knitting and on youtube. P.s. isn't it mindblowing to think that some women would have done this their whole lives? And that all lace was handmade? crazytimes 🙈
It is absolutely mind blowing to me! I wonder how fast they could have knit the same amount of lace and wish I could learn from some of them! thank you, as well this has all been so much fun!
I first learned of knitted lace edging when I first knitted my triangular lacy shawl (I didn't knit it with a lace weight yarn ofc 😅🙈🙈). I got hooked on browsing knitted lace edging ever since 😃😏😂
Amazing! This is real love for what you do, not just a passion project. Take care of your hands though! Use thergonomic hand aids and some hand and finger stretches. You've got a whole life of knitting ahead of you and only two pairs of hands you know.
gorgeous! as a crocheter, watching you knit the lace crosswise was so interesting- in crochet we would have to do long, long rows to make a pattern like that! **edited- that blocking set up
Beautiful! My hands and arms ache for you. I’ve had some success knitting tiny lace with the shuttle method (can’t remember it’s proper name...you hold the right needle almost like a pencil, and hold the yarn in the right hand, too), but I’m so slow it’s not worth the effort. I’m incredibly impressed. You knit beautifully!!
I so admire your dedication! I feel lightheaded at the thought of knitting that much lace, hehe (although I'm sorely tempted because my goodness, it looks so pretty!)
You did amazing work! The lace is very beautiful. I do worry about your hands though. I still have terrible tendonitis from crocheting too much over 10 years ago, and let me tell you, repetitive stress injuries are no joke. Take care of yourself!
Ditto about hand care. I have recently developed basal joint arthritis in my thumb from knitting. Glad that she's studying up on proper posture and such. I'll have to check out the book she mentioned. Do you still crochet? I'm still knitting but in very short, spaced out sessions. Then I take an ibuprofen to try to keep inflammation down. It's definitely demoralizing to take forever on projects now. Especially since knitting was one of my ways to destress.
@@ReinaElizondo Unfortunately, I can't crochet anymore. However, I switched over to machine sewing as my craft of choice and that is a lot more manageable. I also appreciate that you can make a wider variety of things when sewing as opposed to crocheting. I still do miss chilling on the couch and crocheting for stress relief.
@@elizabethross6895 Dang, that's too bad, but I'm glad you're still getting craft time in. I've been picking up sewing too, but it's definitely a learning curve. Parts of it are really satisfying. At the same time, it's not the same type of meditative for me. I do like the problem solving and the finished products, but I get stuck way more often than in knitting. (I also wasn't knitting anything very complicated tho, lol.) Happy sewing to you! And good vibes for your hands!
@@ReinaElizondo Same to you! Sewing is definitely a learning curve. For me, the best way to start was to start with sewing things that were similar to what I was crocheting previously. For example, I did a lot of crocheting of stuffed animals so to start to teach myself to sew I started sewing stuffed animals which was an easier place to begin because I already understood the basic mechanics from my crocheting.
These combinations are so beautiful! :) I don't knit but I love to crochet lace... I might need to make some undergarments and make some lace for them :)
Once saw 19th century book for housekeepers working for parish priests. And there was advise about how to wash church garment with lace (like rochet - that is garment with a looot of fine lace). They said to take it of (unstitch) and treat separatly... and then put together again... so that is one option...
What a great find - I think I remember something similar from 'the victorian farm' on washing lace - taking it off first! I think I'm going to have to test a few methods out and see what works best!
Beautiful labor of love! Consider blocking wires...great for lace as well as other knitting projects. I've had the sore forearm knitting pain...so bad I saw my doctor! Ice worked for me. Or you could lay in the snow? :) When you have recovered, some of the lace patterns would be lovely edging for a pillowcase to match your undies! With thicker thread and bigger needles for happier hands.
I am looking up blocking wire from another comment, but as for pinning, smaller entomology pins may be useful. They have a lot of different gauges, and are strong and sharp.
Lace shawls are so beautiful! I believe I got my blocking boards on amazon, they're a lovely foam mat with measured grid, which make it really nice to block to measure!
Wow! It looks so good! I like the pin-cards you used for blocking, they look really helpful! The original lace must have been knit on needles that were more like wire. My hands hurt just thinking about trying to knit that small O.o Thank you for the video!
I think you are right about using wire for needles! I remember reading somewhere that bits of wire is exactly what would be used! Thank you, I'm so happy with how it turned out!
Thank you so much! The blocking mats are great, the grid is super useful! Can highly recommend the mats and the blocking pins - I found them on amazon!
Lovely lace! What thread and needles are you using? I'm an avid lace knitter. I'd probably just steam block the edging after washing the garments. It's not as severe a blocking, but it works not too badly. Blocking wires are a godsend for edgings.
Thank you! I'm using size 0000 (US) needles and crochet thread size 30! I like the idea of just steam blocking after washing - it does go much, much faster! And I'm scouting for some blocking wires now, it seems like it will be much easier!
@@EngineeringKnits I don't know if this will help, but check this vid out (it is about a less expensive option for blocking wires): th-cam.com/video/h67NjhuEwn0/w-d-xo.html
A little lace goes a long way to finesse an already grand project. Today there is spray starch and wait a few seconds go over lightly a light pressing very gently.
I suspect that many of the lace pieces were made to be easily detachable for the purposes of laundering the garments. I am not sure how that worked with insertion pieces, but those may have been done as someone below has suggested, wash the whole thing and lightly starch it all. I love seeing your processes!
This is wow - I enjoyed the lace, but whenevber I see this fine Lace, I wonder how small the needles and the yarn must have been, not to mention how much stress it puts of the eyes
That is true, I've been trying to think much more about the health of my body as I work on these projects - I want to make sure I don't strain myself too much doing something I love so much!
@@EngineeringKnits I started my first set of stays with very little to no experience making such a fitted garment. To practice the technical aspect I made a pair of regency short stay but used all the techniques that the corset build would require. From there I made 2.5 mock ups of my S-bend pattern before attempting the final project. The practice pieces helped so much, my grandmother said she didn’t understand why I was doing so much hand sewing 😅 but it was a learning experience worth the time.
I will look later. Need to conserve phone power for an unknown number of days 😒. (Power better... at least for now, yay!) I have never knitted lace, but am interested in exploring it, to answer your question. I hope that everyone who welcomes such wishes is doing well. Thank you for posting.
@@EngineeringKnits Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I appreciate them very much 😊 What happens when you wash starched lace? I assume that you have to reblock it? &, how do you get the peaks/tips flat again? I want you play around with lace or open work, but probably don't have the patience for it😒 I did finish up sewing a minidress with seam binding all over it; out of a body pillow's case, hand sewn in 4 days, most of it by candlelight or daylight.
Oh my this is fantastic! I thought for sure it would have taken longer. (But I don't like knitting lace at all, I always mess up and get frustrated and give up.) It looks absolutely fantastic! I can't believe the original is even smaller. Was the original maybe done by kids with little hands?
I love this project! I ran to your Etsy store to look for the pattern (I particularly am interested in the beading lace with the ribbon) but I don’t see the pattern set yet. Is it available somewhere else?
There is a video on TH-cam by woollywoodlander about Shetland knitters that maybe of interest She has found film showing knitters from around 1935-1940 and discusses the speed they attained, 200 stitches a minute.
@@EngineeringKnits it is worth watching. Just wanted to mention that the film she shows is not high quality when it was made, picture quality wise. The other thing is some of the knitters are using knitting belts and walking while knitting.
Do you think that there was any chance that your original vintage lace was made on a machine? I have seen machines existing in England from the mid 1840s that look like they were capable of producing lace in this tiny size.
i have received 1mm knitting needles for christmas but they are made of carbon and that carbon rubs off on the thread that i use and it being 1mm i want to use it for lace thus using mainly white thread, i already tried washing it and it doesn't come off
Oh no! I've never used carbon fibre needles, but I agree with Heather that contacting the manufacturer sounds like a good idea - it shouldn't rub off like that!
Depending on how stiff I want it, I change it! For this, I would guess one tablespoon for three cups of water, possibly? The good thing is if a starch turns out too stiff or not stiff enough, could can wash it out and retry!
I know this will be controversial, but I see most Shetland lace knitters knitting English style with a knitting belt. Do you think that there is something in the style that might make it more ergonomic?
That is not an easy thing to do, translating a pattern from an original. I've never done it with knitting, but crocheting I can do from a picture. You did a lovely job! Q - what size needles and thread are you using? Also where did you get them? I've been searching for size 00 or 000 american needles (or size 20, I think, English). I have a pattern that calls for it and can't even order them online.
Thank you! I'm using size 0000 needles and size 30 crochet thread. I found my needles on amazon! I put a link to the ones I use in the description, but there is also victorianpursesbysue.com that has even greater ranges of needles!
The starch is actually a very thin glue, made thicker its what was used for public notice posters. Taking the still damp fabric and carefully pressing and shaping it with a very hot iron is quicker. Not as crisp or stiff but acceptable on underwear and draped fabric. Outer lace finishes on jabots or plain standup shirt collars need the starch. Starched linen used in puff sleeved blouses for traditional dress need both starch and a hot iron on damp cloth. Modern spray starch just doesn't work for this. Bothersome. Time consuming. Fiddly work. Yes. The effect is wonderful when worn though.
I think Michelle has given a much better answer than I ever could! I have also just steam blocked some of the other lace I've made for my garments and I've found myself having to redo that far more often that the ones I've just starched. I might have to see what ironing after starching does! I've heard you need to be careful that is doesn't yellow, though I'm not sure why!
@@EngineeringKnits I used to starch my shirts a lot. White shirts would yellow when you left the iron on the starch too long. I guess the simple explanation is the starch burned. I don't think the modern spray starch does that as much. What you are using may as it's pure corn starch. Very effective, but sounds a little finicky. I guess the people at Faultless probably took care of that for the stuff in the spray can.
@@EngineeringKnits it is! I didn't keep track of time, but I do know mine turned out at 64 000 stitches and took me three months of hard work (size L, summer charts, slightly lengthened). A lot more portable though, and less eye strain as it's not on crazy thin needles. I knit most of it on the train. It's such an awesome thing to have in your wardrobe for a dressy or dressy casual spring or summer event.
After what feels like forever, the knitted lace is done and I'm very ready to work on my morning corset next! Have you ever knit lace?
I did crochet some lace, but nothing as intricate.You are amazing.
I've been working off and on on a lace weight cape since May. Each row takes about an hour.
No, but both my aunt and grandmother did.
@@taradawe but think of the end result. It will be so worth the efford! I have a knitted lace shawl that actually passes through a finger ring. The most delicate thing I own, I love it so much. Of course one could have knitted some jumpers in the same time, but now it's so much more worth the efford than the times worth in jumpers. Better to own a few perfect pieces that a lot of mediocre ones!
Yes! But not in such a small gauge/great amount! Love your work and the results are beautiful
My great grandma used to only tack lace trim onto clothes and took it off to wash, block and re-starch separately
This might sound really weird but I’ve noticed that a lot of you tubers who are into historical fashion also really love red! like they were it all the time or they make a lot of things in red. I don’t know if that’s because the color is more historically accurate or if it’s because it’s their favorite color but red looks really good on you too 😂
Thank you ! I noticed it as well! Now it makes me want to see how I can recreate red with historical dyeing (madder, perhaps?).
So when I was a kid starching was still a thing in my family, and we did as follow: for fabric with lace, starch LIGHTLY the whole garment after washing, while still damp (I think you know that air drying is the only way, but I mention is just in case). For knits, no starching, just air dry and iron. The lace is cotton, so you can press it nicely.
I was going to say the same. The only thing I do differently is for linen. Iron while *slightly* damp, including lace. Low steam, hotter iron.. Turns out so beautifully crisp, while still having a soft feel, but no starch required.
Oh this is great advice! Thank you so much for sharing, I'm going to try this!
My mother let everything dry completely then when she was ready to iron sprinkled water on them, rolled them up and put them in a plastic bag. Seems like she put the bag in the freezer if she didn't get all ironed to prevent souring.
Putting the items in the freezer is a technique my mom’s church requires for anyone washing linens for the alter
The gasp I made when I saw you try it on outside in presumably warm weather when I just saw you knitting by the window on a snowy day... That lace took some Time.
Very pretty!
It is fascinating to me how many vintage knits use such fine yarn. Nowadays I feel like everyone gets excited over bulky yarn because you can finish a project so fast, but I love how delicate and complicated the tiny stuff is.
I'm currently working on a lace shawl, Anna Victoria's Mermaid lair. It's my third pattern from her, she does stunning work.
Wow Mermaid Lair looks like such a beautiful pattern, I'm sure it will turn out lovely! and thank you 😊
your dedication is legendary
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I am absolutely blown away! It turned out so beautifully.
I remember my grandmother and her girlfriends knitting teeny tiny lace for Christmas tree ornaments and doilies when I was very young... such impressive skill!
What a great memory to have! Thank you so much!
This was jaw dropping! You knit all that lace!!!! It looks so gorgeous!
Your blocking mat is fantastic!
I love my blocking mat! it is so useful when blocking to measurements! Thank you so much!
Good Lord, good thing you had lots of T pins!!
I think your interpretation turned out quite lovely! And it's cool to see it against the original! As someone who finds the fine weight yarns to be fiddly, I find it inspiring that you've trooped through it! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! :)
I know - I can't believe I stuck it out that long either with blocking that one bit of lace 😅 I'm glad it is done now, for sure! Thank you so much, I can't wait to share the next thing with you!
I would recommend using a knitting belt to reduce strain on your hands. This is what Shetland lace shawl knitters use, and their lace looks quite similar to yours.
I'd never heard of this! Unfortunately I'm using circular knitting needles for a large blanket project. I don't suppose there's an equivalent for large items like that?
@@ReinaElizondo for a large project, I'd probably do it in pieces and seam it together. The knitting belt really encourages that kind of construction.
I've been looking into knitting belts, and I very much want to try them! Anything to help keep the hands safe for knitting for a long time still!
... Wanted to add-- blocking wires are also a way to shape scallops and points...
This is why I love this community! I learn so much, and am scouting for blocking wires now, thank you!
Your lace looks fantastic! Thank you for telling and showing how you starched and blocked it and for all your tips. And, I really like the lace you used and appreciate you sharing your pattern. Will be visiting your Etsy shop!
Glad it was helpful! and thank you!
Holy cow i would never be able to knit all that... its so intricate and beautiful!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
It's so detailed and beautiful! So satisfying to see the shadow it casts in sunlight 😍
I was mesmerized by the shadow for a good bit, it felt like a triumph finally getting to that moment of taking the lace off the blocking board! Thank you!
Wow your lace is super similar to the original one and turned out so beautiful! Definitely worth all the hard work, it looks really good on you chemise and drawers!
Thank you so much, I was so pleased with how it turned out as well!
oh my god, i'm not even impressed at this point - it's beyond that. I'm like in awe. When you set the lace you made on the leg pattern I just... had this mass appreciation for how things are made and just - just wow. so much wow. i'm so excited i found this channel, binging your videos.
The finished lace is so beautiful! I'd love to have a go myself but I think I will take your advice and stick to a narrow pattern to save my arms and hands. Best of luck with the corset! I know you can do it! 💚
Thank you so much 😊 Narrow lace goes so much faster (and is so stretchy, so it can go further!), would definitely recommend for saving hands and arms! I can't wait to get really started on the corset!
Meant to say after the first wash then possibly use the spray starch on your lace areas if you like w lite pressing.
I cant wait for the wrap corset!
So I just moved into my own apartment, finally bought my own space! I got a little while yet until my sewing room is set up with a proper big desk in it, but im itching to get to starting with sewing, a friend gave me some of her costume corsets(, literally one layer of polyester and boning channels), that i can steal the busks and maybe the back as grommet tape, i haven't looked too closely.. but ive seen a few hints of wrapped corsets and they look soooo comfy!
Congratulations on your own apartment - what a dream! So great to have a stash of corsets to pull supplies from, and I can't wait to try on a wrap corset too! They do look very comfy!
So I was literally crocheting some lace as this video came up in my recommended but I flipped out at 6:21 because my mom knit me that exact same vintage sweater (with the matching hat mitts and socks) instant sub.
Oh wow! I love the hat and mitts too but ran out of yarn to make the whole set! It is so beautiful, that is amazing!
I've not knitted lace...yet. Even after watching this I would at least like to say I tried to do such for a handmade garment. You actually inspired me to knit my own stockings for a Historical Garment Project on which I'm about to embark. This will be my first such project. On the ergonomics of knitting ...I'm so getting you! I have found that in order to avoid any back, chest or arm discomfort I need to sit straight, up and down. I can sit cross-legged...but straight is a must. I've also found I tend to get tense at some point so being mindful of tensing in any of the above mentioned areas is also helpful. This is something I've never thought of until this project. Thank you for sharing aaalll that delicate work! I just can't even imagine! It's absolutely gorgeous!
I love that you're making your own stockings, how wonderful! and thank you!
@@EngineeringKnits ...just finished first stocking last night. It's ok. Told my husband it's a good thing these will be covered. lol I'm hoping the second will be a little better. I find my family is asking questions, which gives me an opportunity to share a little history with them. This is a benefit I'd not planned. I only have boys left at home, now. They make their jokes, of course, but the serious questions keep coming. I'll be starting my Shift this week! Yay!
Wow! A gigantic effort that really paid off 👏
Thank you so much 😀
DUDE - this project is INSANE! In a good way. Your work is next level, and even though it hurt you (no wonder!) your skills with the tiny needles have clearly grown since the first time you used them. I hope you're really proud of your accomplishments, both in knitting and on youtube.
P.s. isn't it mindblowing to think that some women would have done this their whole lives? And that all lace was handmade? crazytimes 🙈
It is absolutely mind blowing to me! I wonder how fast they could have knit the same amount of lace and wish I could learn from some of them! thank you, as well this has all been so much fun!
That you can look at a garment and figure out the pattern is so so impressive!
Beautiful. Such patience! And red looks good on you!
My grandmother used to crochet around the edges of fine linen handkerchiefs and tablecloths. This way you don't have to block it or stitch it on!
Beautiful lace and it looks lovely on your undergarments.
I second the recommendation to use blocking wires.
Thank you! I am scouting for blocking wires now, in order to make my life so much easier - thanks for the advice!!
I’m new to your channel but I am so impressed with your projects and enjoy watching your progress. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Welcome! and thank you so much, I love being able to share and learn here!
I first learned of knitted lace edging when I first knitted my triangular lacy shawl (I didn't knit it with a lace weight yarn ofc 😅🙈🙈). I got hooked on browsing knitted lace edging ever since 😃😏😂
A lace shawl sounds lovely!
Amazing! This is real love for what you do, not just a passion project. Take care of your hands though! Use thergonomic hand aids and some hand and finger stretches. You've got a whole life of knitting ahead of you and only two pairs of hands you know.
That is so true, I want to keep being able to knit for years and years, it is important to keep them working well!
Wow! That's such a beautiful set. I make 'huh' during watching your videos all the time because of all the interesting little things I learned.
gorgeous! as a crocheter, watching you knit the lace crosswise was so interesting- in crochet we would have to do long, long rows to make a pattern like that! **edited- that blocking set up
Wow, how amazing! That's so much work. You have such dedication and so much skill!
I just found your channel and I am so amazed! I tried knitting lace once, and I very, very quickly gave up.
Beautiful! My hands and arms ache for you. I’ve had some success knitting tiny lace with the shuttle method (can’t remember it’s proper name...you hold the right needle almost like a pencil, and hold the yarn in the right hand, too), but I’m so slow it’s not worth the effort. I’m incredibly impressed. You knit beautifully!!
Oh wow! I've never heard of that method, I'll have to look it up! and thank you :)
Beautiful job. Beautiful video. Thank you for posting.
Mad respect for this!
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Wow this set looks lovely! The lace on the drawers especially is incredible.
I am so pleased with how the drawer lace turned out - thank you so much!
I so admire your dedication! I feel lightheaded at the thought of knitting that much lace, hehe (although I'm sorely tempted because my goodness, it looks so pretty!)
I am crocheting the lace for my chemise, and it is taking quite some time, but it is portable so I can fit it in whenever I can.
You did amazing work! The lace is very beautiful. I do worry about your hands though. I still have terrible tendonitis from crocheting too much over 10 years ago, and let me tell you, repetitive stress injuries are no joke. Take care of yourself!
Ditto about hand care. I have recently developed basal joint arthritis in my thumb from knitting. Glad that she's studying up on proper posture and such. I'll have to check out the book she mentioned.
Do you still crochet? I'm still knitting but in very short, spaced out sessions. Then I take an ibuprofen to try to keep inflammation down. It's definitely demoralizing to take forever on projects now. Especially since knitting was one of my ways to destress.
@@ReinaElizondo Unfortunately, I can't crochet anymore. However, I switched over to machine sewing as my craft of choice and that is a lot more manageable. I also appreciate that you can make a wider variety of things when sewing as opposed to crocheting. I still do miss chilling on the couch and crocheting for stress relief.
@@elizabethross6895 Dang, that's too bad, but I'm glad you're still getting craft time in. I've been picking up sewing too, but it's definitely a learning curve. Parts of it are really satisfying. At the same time, it's not the same type of meditative for me. I do like the problem solving and the finished products, but I get stuck way more often than in knitting. (I also wasn't knitting anything very complicated tho, lol.)
Happy sewing to you! And good vibes for your hands!
@@ReinaElizondo Same to you! Sewing is definitely a learning curve. For me, the best way to start was to start with sewing things that were similar to what I was crocheting previously. For example, I did a lot of crocheting of stuffed animals so to start to teach myself to sew I started sewing stuffed animals which was an easier place to begin because I already understood the basic mechanics from my crocheting.
@@elizabethross6895 that's awesome!
These combinations are so beautiful! :) I don't knit but I love to crochet lace... I might need to make some undergarments and make some lace for them :)
Crochet lace is so beautiful, I love that idea!
Once saw 19th century book for housekeepers working for parish priests. And there was advise about how to wash church garment with lace (like rochet - that is garment with a looot of fine lace). They said to take it of (unstitch) and treat separatly... and then put together again... so that is one option...
What a great find - I think I remember something similar from 'the victorian farm' on washing lace - taking it off first! I think I'm going to have to test a few methods out and see what works best!
FANTABULOUS 🤩💚💖💖 I feel your pain. Been crocheting 1800s for a year.
I an impressed by your patience. 🙌
That is so lovely! I can't wait until I am skilled enough to make lace like that for something.
Thank you! Once you get into a rhythm with a lace pattern, it is very nice to work on! I hope you can enjoy it soon!
That is seriously impressive.
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Beautiful labor of love! Consider blocking wires...great for lace as well as other knitting projects. I've had the sore forearm knitting pain...so bad I saw my doctor! Ice worked for me. Or you could lay in the snow? :) When you have recovered, some of the lace patterns would be lovely edging for a pillowcase to match your undies! With thicker thread and bigger needles for happier hands.
Great tip! I really need to get blocking wires now! And pillow lace sounds lovely - I could match my bedding!
Gorgeous work. I am so impressed 😍
Thank you! 😊
I am looking up blocking wire from another comment, but as for pinning, smaller entomology pins may be useful. They have a lot of different gauges, and are strong and sharp.
When you have that many Tpins I like to use a comb to yank them out in chunks, very satisfying lol.
Loved this video!!! I'm a shawl lady and half of them are have some type of lace pattern. Please tell me about your blocking boards!!!
Lace shawls are so beautiful! I believe I got my blocking boards on amazon, they're a lovely foam mat with measured grid, which make it really nice to block to measure!
Wow! It looks so good! I like the pin-cards you used for blocking, they look really helpful! The original lace must have been knit on needles that were more like wire. My hands hurt just thinking about trying to knit that small O.o Thank you for the video!
I think you are right about using wire for needles! I remember reading somewhere that bits of wire is exactly what would be used! Thank you, I'm so happy with how it turned out!
Your blocking mat and those...nooedles on a bar? ugh, what are they called? It's a game changer! wow. Now I need one.
Also: wow. Great work!
Thank you so much! The blocking mats are great, the grid is super useful! Can highly recommend the mats and the blocking pins - I found them on amazon!
Lovely lace! What thread and needles are you using? I'm an avid lace knitter. I'd probably just steam block the edging after washing the garments. It's not as severe a blocking, but it works not too badly. Blocking wires are a godsend for edgings.
Thank you! I'm using size 0000 (US) needles and crochet thread size 30! I like the idea of just steam blocking after washing - it does go much, much faster! And I'm scouting for some blocking wires now, it seems like it will be much easier!
@@EngineeringKnits I don't know if this will help, but check this vid out (it is about a less expensive option for blocking wires): th-cam.com/video/h67NjhuEwn0/w-d-xo.html
A little lace goes a long way to finesse an already grand project.
Today there is spray starch and wait a few seconds go over lightly a light pressing very gently.
Me: I wish she would upload...
Also me: she's hand knitting miles and miles of lace, give her a break
😅 I wish I could fast forward through some of my knitting sometimes like I can in my videos!
New subscriber here, glad I found this channel! Gorgeous work
Thank you and welcome!!
Lovely work!
Thank you so much 😀
So lovely!
Thank you! 😊
gorgeous! thanks.
Thank you so much for answering my question!
I suspect that many of the lace pieces were made to be easily detachable for the purposes of laundering the garments. I am not sure how that worked with insertion pieces, but those may have been done as someone below has suggested, wash the whole thing and lightly starch it all. I love seeing your processes!
So beautiful, I love watching your videos.
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
This is wow - I enjoyed the lace, but whenevber I see this fine Lace, I wonder how small the needles and the yarn must have been, not to mention how much stress it puts of the eyes
That is true, I've been trying to think much more about the health of my body as I work on these projects - I want to make sure I don't strain myself too much doing something I love so much!
Wow, very nice work.
I have full faith you will make a beautiful corset!
Oh thank you! I need all the help I can get!
@@EngineeringKnits I started my first set of stays with very little to no experience making such a fitted garment. To practice the technical aspect I made a pair of regency short stay but used all the techniques that the corset build would require. From there I made 2.5 mock ups of my S-bend pattern before attempting the final project. The practice pieces helped so much, my grandmother said she didn’t understand why I was doing so much hand sewing 😅 but it was a learning experience worth the time.
This is amazing!
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I will look later. Need to conserve phone power for an unknown number of days 😒. (Power better... at least for now, yay!)
I have never knitted lace, but am interested in exploring it, to answer your question.
I hope that everyone who welcomes such wishes is doing well.
Thank you for posting.
I hope your power continues to stay better! Thank you so much for being here!
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Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. I appreciate them very much 😊
What happens when you wash starched lace? I assume that you have to reblock it? &, how do you get the peaks/tips flat again? I want you play around with lace or open work, but probably don't have the patience for it😒
I did finish up sewing a minidress with seam binding all over it; out of a body pillow's case, hand sewn in 4 days, most of it by candlelight or daylight.
It looks so great!!!
Thank you!!
Oh my this is fantastic! I thought for sure it would have taken longer. (But I don't like knitting lace at all, I always mess up and get frustrated and give up.) It looks absolutely fantastic!
I can't believe the original is even smaller. Was the original maybe done by kids with little hands?
I love this project! I ran to your Etsy store to look for the pattern (I particularly am interested in the beading lace with the ribbon) but I don’t see the pattern set yet. Is it available somewhere else?
Whoops I see the coming soon note in the description. Don’t mind me. Just over eager lol
I wanted to be sure I went over it again before I released it - I just updated! I'm so glad you're excited!
There is a video on TH-cam by woollywoodlander about Shetland knitters that maybe of interest She has found film showing knitters from around 1935-1940 and discusses the speed they attained, 200 stitches a minute.
200 stitches a minute is legendary - I'm going to have to take a look thank you!
@@EngineeringKnits it is worth watching. Just wanted to mention that the film she shows is not high quality when it was made, picture quality wise. The other thing is some of the knitters are using knitting belts and walking while knitting.
Beautiful!🥰
Have you ever thought about trying bobbin lace? My hands don't get as sore as they do when I knit.
I have! That is another craft i would love to try!
Could the original lace have shrunk with washing? And not have been knit in smaller thread or smaller needle size
So beautiful. ❤
What is the brand and size of the blocking mat that you use?
Very pretty 😀
Where do you get those blocking mats from?
Do you think that there was any chance that your original vintage lace was made on a machine? I have seen machines existing in England from the mid 1840s that look like they were capable of producing lace in this tiny size.
i have received 1mm knitting needles for christmas but they are made of carbon and that carbon rubs off on the thread that i use and it being 1mm i want to use it for lace thus using mainly white thread, i already tried washing it and it doesn't come off
That sounds like a pain and a half sorry to hear it.
I'd contact the manufacturer, I've never had trouble with my carbon fibre needles!
Oh no! I've never used carbon fibre needles, but I agree with Heather that contacting the manufacturer sounds like a good idea - it shouldn't rub off like that!
Do you use cotton thread?
How about trying crochet lace?
How much corn starch in the water?
Depending on how stiff I want it, I change it! For this, I would guess one tablespoon for three cups of water, possibly? The good thing is if a starch turns out too stiff or not stiff enough, could can wash it out and retry!
I know this will be controversial, but I see most Shetland lace knitters knitting English style with a knitting belt. Do you think that there is something in the style that might make it more ergonomic?
That is not an easy thing to do, translating a pattern from an original. I've never done it with knitting, but crocheting I can do from a picture. You did a lovely job!
Q - what size needles and thread are you using? Also where did you get them?
I've been searching for size 00 or 000 american needles (or size 20, I think, English). I have a pattern that calls for it and can't even order them online.
Thank you! I'm using size 0000 needles and size 30 crochet thread. I found my needles on amazon! I put a link to the ones I use in the description, but there is also victorianpursesbysue.com that has even greater ranges of needles!
Filet crochet looks similar to this lace and is kind of easy compared to knitting.
Because I'm ignorant, why not iron the lace after starching?
The starch is actually a very thin glue, made thicker its what was used for public notice posters.
Taking the still damp fabric and carefully pressing and shaping it with a very hot iron is quicker. Not as crisp or stiff but acceptable on underwear and draped fabric. Outer lace finishes on jabots or plain standup shirt collars need the starch. Starched linen used in puff sleeved blouses for traditional dress need both starch and a hot iron on damp cloth. Modern spray starch just doesn't work for this.
Bothersome. Time consuming. Fiddly work. Yes. The effect is wonderful when worn though.
I think Michelle has given a much better answer than I ever could! I have also just steam blocked some of the other lace I've made for my garments and I've found myself having to redo that far more often that the ones I've just starched. I might have to see what ironing after starching does! I've heard you need to be careful that is doesn't yellow, though I'm not sure why!
@@EngineeringKnits I used to starch my shirts a lot. White shirts would yellow when you left the iron on the starch too long. I guess the simple explanation is the starch burned. I don't think the modern spray starch does that as much. What you are using may as it's pure corn starch. Very effective, but sounds a little finicky. I guess the people at Faultless probably took care of that for the stuff in the spray can.
I bet you will
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You will need to re starch your lace after every wash
I think you're right - I'm going to have to see if I can find a good method to do it in a reasonable amount of time!
48 hours? _laughs in hitofude_
Someone in my knitting group has been working on a hitofude, and while it is beautiful, it is definitely a huge investment of time!
@@EngineeringKnits it is! I didn't keep track of time, but I do know mine turned out at 64 000 stitches and took me three months of hard work (size L, summer charts, slightly lengthened). A lot more portable though, and less eye strain as it's not on crazy thin needles. I knit most of it on the train. It's such an awesome thing to have in your wardrobe for a dressy or dressy casual spring or summer event.