Lessons in Lace:
Building Confidence Stitch by Stitch
Kirsten Joel • Kirsten Joel Designs
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Watch Time: 17 minutes
This empowering, supportive session is perfect for knitters who want to move from “lace is scary” to “lace is my calm place”—and take that quiet courage into the rest of their lives.
I’ll show how to approach lace knitting in a calm, confident way that makes it not just doable, but genuinely delightful—using simple tools like lifelines, smart chart-reading strategies, and mindful place-keeping techniques that fit right into a busy schedule.
More than that, I’ll explore how mastering these skills quietly builds a deeper truth: the same patience, problem-solving, and gentle persistence that let you conquer lace can carry you through everyday challenges.
Supplies Needed:
If you want to practice using a lifeline while watching, you'll need your project, smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle, and scissors.
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This is an easy square shawl worked from corner to corner garter stitch for a rhythmic and soothing project. Stitches are picked up around the perimeter of the shawl to work the sweet lace edging.
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Through the session, you have learned how to shift your mindset around lace knitting, how to read a lace chart, place a lifeline, and use stitch markers to approach lace knitting with confidence.
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- and Rincon.
Meet the Speaker
Kirsten Joel
Kirsten Joel Designs
Designer
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Originally from Los Angeles, Kirsten moved to Charleston, SC, with her husband and quickly planted roots. Even though she has since moved back to Southern California, she started her family in Charleston and will always feel connected to the marsh & sea that inspire her pieces.
She designs versatile knit & crochet pieces that keep up with everyday life. Her patterns strike the perfect balance between comfort and intrigue; the pieces that you will reach for and cherish for years to come.
She loves working with wool, silk, cotton, and linen in classic, neutral colors.
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