Hi Liz,
Welcome to the fascinating (and addictive) world of lace.
There is no difference in the finished product. Half stitch is both started
and ended with a twist. If you are using the English method of CT, you have to
prep the area by putting a twist on all pairs if they don't already have one.
If you are using the continental method of TC, then you add an extra twist at
the end of the area. There's no way to tell the method used from the finished
lace.
It's true on most laces when you change from one stitch style to another, you
may have to add a twist if your stitch needs that type of prep or ending. It's
just part of switching from one stitch to another.
English method usually works better on flat pillows where the bobbins lay out
flat. If the stitch ends with a twist, the flat bobbins will stay in position.
On bolster pillows where the bobbins hang down the sides instead of laying on
a surface, a pair will untwist if you end with a twist. In that case, it's
more effective to start with a T and end with a C. Any extra twists can be
added at the start of the next stitch.
You are correct in that being consistent is important. Some people can get
very confused if they switch back and forth between methods. Learn one method
well. Later you can try the other method to see how you do with it. (Just my
opinion. Someone might have a difference view.)
Alice in Oregon ...where we had summer for two days. It's supposed to be back
next weekend.
- Original Message -
From: lizke...@netscape.net
Hi,
I'm new at bobbin lace and was told that some people cross and then twist and
others twist and then cross. Obviously, one would want to be consistent
within each piece, but I was wondering if there is much difference in the way
a piece would look. Is there anyone who has worked lace both ways and what
your preference is and why?
Liz in Missouri, USA, where we finally got some rain. More heat expected
though.
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