Hairpin Lace Practice

Follow the video to create 2 swatches that you will join with a hairpin seam. It is helpful to use a contrasting color for each swatch, making it easier to work the join until you get the hang of it.

Stitches and rows shown are for standard machine (Mid-gauge/bulky)

Swatch 1:

• Cast on 60 (30) needles
• On the RIGHT side, leave a needle out of work as indicated in the video
  

Swatch 2:

• Cast on 60 (30) needles, on the LEFT side, leave a needle out of work as indicated in the video
  

Join the swatches following the video taking care to catch all strands and secure the stitches at the end.

Does your swatch look like ours?

TIP:
Use this join to create belts and straps. Knit a single piece, leaving a needle out of work on each edge. Fold the band in half and work the Hairpin Lace technique to join.