HeartStrings FiberArts
Inspiration & Patterns for Wearable Art in Timeless Styles
What's New Gallery Catalog Resources Meet Jackie E-S

PRODUCTS

The Pattern Collections
Easy Knitting
Scarves/Stoles
Faroese Shawls
Other Shawl Shapes
Sweaters & Vests
Socks & Fun Footwear
For the Hands
Neck & Up Coverings
For the Man
For Baby
Home Decor
Jewelry
Minis and Miscellany
Bookmarks
Toys
Holidays & Seasons
Comfort Collection
I Hate to Purl
All Beaded Patterns
PDF Pattern Catalog
Patterns by Yarn Weight
Tutorials

SHOPPING

Downloadable Patterns
Ravelry
KnitHeartStrings
Kits and Supplies

STAY IN TOUCH

Newsletter Archive
Jackie's Blog
A GIFT FOR YOU
"Your patterns are just fabulous ... unique and yet based on tradition."
- Jennifer C.
"I just love the simplicity of your patterns and the complexity of their appearance."
- Maureen M.
"
"I enjoy your website. It is easy to use and full of information ..."
- Debby L.
"... I love Heartstrings patterns. They are clear and well presented and Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer, the designer, is just a lovely, inspiring woman - well worth supporting by the purchase of the pattern."
- Kimberly L.

Lacie Blankie

Knitted lace blanket in handspun Cotswold wool
by Jackie E-S

This knitted blanket started as a Cotswold fleece, which I prepared and then handspun into a 2-ply light worsted weight (about 65 yards/oz). I had originally started out to knit a blanket in a textured stitch (i.e. non-lace), and kept playing with that last winter when I should have been making some progress working on it. Nothing I tried really "wowed" me. I had given myself a deadline this fall of 1999 to complete it for the "Save the Sheep" awareness promotion that Interweave's Spin-Off magazine is sponsoring. So that meant I had to work on it this summer - yes in the heat, but thank goodness for air conditioning <vbg>.

Lacie Blankie in handspun Cotswold wool

I just can't seem to get away from my love of lace, even when it is "moose lace", i.e. lace knitted in a large gauge. So, my decision to make a blanket in lace stitches maybe should not be all that surprising. The lace makes it lighter in weight for the size, and I think my hubby and I will enjoy it a lot more than a denser blanket for our climate anyway.

It is about 5' by 7' and a little over 2 lbs. To get to that size, I first started with a rectangle 26" x 54" knitted flat on size 8 US needles. Then picked up stitches all around and worked circularly and increased at the corners for a 15" deep border. For the edging, I increased dramatically in the last few rows and blocked into deep 3-dimensional scallops. Talk about a huge project that wasn't very portable after a certain point. I purchased a new 60" long circular needle just to work this!

borders and corner detail of Lacie Blankie in handspun Cotswold wool

See the collected works from the Save the Sheep Project, including my Cotswold Lacie Blankie, in the book from Interweave Press - Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools.

Note: The book Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools does not contain any patterns. I plan to eventually self-publish the pattern for this lace blanket as part of my HeartStrings knitting patterns line. To receive announcement, be sure you are signed up for HeartStrings Knitterly News e-newsletter.

February 2008 update – The publication of pattern instructions for Lacie Blankie is planned for the March 2008 release of new HeartStrings knitting patterns. The sample model I am working on now for this publication features Judith, a new 100% Prime Alpaca yarn from Schaefer Yarns. The colorway is Georgia O'Keeffe.

March 10, 2008 update – Progress on pattern instructions for Lacie Blankie is proceeding well. Lacie Blankie, a pattern in the making.

March 20, 2008 update – the Lacie Blankie pattern is ready for you!

Thank you for interest. I am here to serve you and help keep your knitting a pleasurable experience. If you have questions or need assistance with purchasing or knitting my HeartStrings patterns, let me know. Sincerely, Jackie E-S

Email address: jackie@heartstringsfiberarts.com
Phone: 678-262-6338 or 877-764-2747 (toll-free in US)
Postal address: HeartStrings, Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer, 53 Parlange Drive, Destrehan LA 70047-2133 USA

Company
Meet Jackie E-S
What's New
As Seen In
e-Newsletter
Privacy Statement
Design Gallery
Easy Knitting
Lace Scarves/Stoles
Beaded Scarves
Faroese Shawls
Other Shawls
Sweaters & Vests
Socks & Fun Footwear
Wrist Warmers
Neck & Up Coverings
Other Goodies
Holidays & Seasons
Comfort Collection
Sock Journal
I Hate to Purl
All Beaded Patterns

Where to Buy Patterns
Ravelry
KnitHeartStrings
Classes
Tutorials
Online Classes

Popular Mini-Tutorials
Playing with Color
Using a Swift
Wraps per Inch
What is Blooming?
To Seam or Not?
Dealing with Ends?
The Lifeline
Blocking in Progress
Blocking Tips
Repairing a Disaster
Lever-Action Knitting
3R's of Knitting
Resources
Catalogs and Flyers
Newsletter Archive
Jackie E-S Blog
Articles & Tips
Link Banners
Pattern Index
Errata
Site Map
Search Site

Last revised Tuesday, 05-Mar-2013 21:36:59 CST