Since I have been into lace knitting lately, I have been perusing the net for all the lovely patterns available. One of my favorites is the Estonian Star Flower.
I worked up a swatch from one of the available charts; however after blocking it I had the desire to open it up a bit. To that end I added yarn overs to the section between the flowers. The result was a more smooth knit, that didn’t have to be blocked out as much to really see the design.
As I have in mind a project that needs to be washed more often than a curtain, or table cloth, or simply needs to be more user friendly for the person I am making it for, I came up with the version below.
The one on the bottom in gray, is my own swatch, which I have written instructions for and will share with anyone who wants to try it. My swatch includes a half of flower at the sides- I like things even.
Click here if you would like to have the instructions.
Expanded Estonian Star Flower Pattern
Happy knitting- KT
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what a pretty motif!