Lengberg Lace to Knit Needlework Pattern

This linen lace trim is based on the needle lace from the third, fifteenth-century bra found in the Lengberg castle vault in eastern Austria. The original is a narrow strip of lace between the front and shoulder strap of the bra. The designer added the garter sawtooth border to allow this trim to be attached as a border on table linens, cloth, or garments. One selvedge stitch was added on the right side. Yarn: Louet Euroflax Lace, 100% linen yarn, laceweight, 630 yards (576.1 m)/110 gram (3.9 oz) cone, 1 cone of Champagne

Needles: size 0 (2 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle

Finished Size: About 1&frac14 inches (3 cm) at widest point; each rep measures about 1&frac34 inches (4 cm) long, after blocking

Gauge: 9 sts and 13 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in patt, after blocking

Originally Published: PieceWork November/December 2014

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