Bruges lace is an original knitting technique that is immediately recognizable among everyone else. At the same time, the ribbons are laid out in a certain pattern and connected with a chain of air loops. These patterns are also called Brussels, Flemish or Vologda.
History
This knitting technique was known to needlewomen back in the 16th century. Its homeland is considered to be West Flanders, which at that time was part of the Netherlands. The inhabitants of these places wove lace on bobbins.
Trade and colonies were the main sources of income at that time. And the country flourished at their expense. And the cheerful Flemings were distinguished by their love for everything beautiful. All this led to the emergence of a unique and delightful in its beauty knitting technique, which eventually became the hallmark of this region. Flemish lace was even equated with precious jewelry.
Knitting technique
Crochet Bruges is a fairly accurate imitation of the 16th century knitting technique. Therefore, in many schemes there are such terms as "vilyushka", "nasnovka", "lattice", etc. It is worth starting knitting by drawing up a braid. It consists of double crochet and air loops. The width can be any, but, as a rule, it is 4 columns. Also, during knitting, an arch is formed on the side of the braid, with the help of which it will be connected in the patterns themselves.
The drawing itself can be laid in different ways: in a circle, a snake, a wide ring, etc. The lace pattern itself can consist of different motives, therefore, as a rule, they are indicated on the diagrams by numbers of letters and numbers. Also, in the instructions, each motive is highlighted separately and knitted independently. First, the air loop of the first row is indicated, then there are the columns of several subsequent rows, bows, and so on. Solid lines after it indicate repeating elements.
The side bows are made with a single crochet, then a single crochet and air loops. It is necessary to knit columns of different heights, as this will ensure the bend of the braid. In addition, the reverse row must be knitted in the same length. This will keep the seamy border neat.
If, when knitting, a large space is formed between the forks, it is usually filled with a chain of air loops that form an openwork spider web. But for it to look beautiful, it needs a symmetrical geometric pattern. The beginning and end of the forks are closed with each other, thereby forming an unbreakable contour.
This is the traditional pattern for knitting Bruges lace. When you have acquired enough skill, you can create your own patterns, which will be limited only by imagination.
