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Lace Christening Gowns
by
Ginger Meeker
Ginger has created a progressing series of
Christening gowns and an interesting construction technique for creating a
lace overskirt with an attached underskirt. The first, Shari, has a
beautiful lace pattern with no underskirt. The second, Crystal, introduces
us to her seamless underskirt. The third, Melissa, has a two tier lace
overskirt with an underskirt and the fourth, Kaydence, has a three tier
overskirt with an underskirt. All lace stitch patterns include both written
instructions and charts; all are relatively simple patterns. For adventurous
knitters though not difficult with very detailed instructions. Heirlooms to
be cherished for generations!
This Christening gown is created in a series of
steps: A.) Scalloped lace collar. B.) Gown bodice which is worked
flat including the sleeves. C.) Once the bodice is created and cap
sleeves completed, the piece is joined and a "Bell Lace" patterned
skirt is knitted circular.
1,000yds Henry's Attic Cascade Petite 100% Silk,
1/3Lb skein (available here)
3.0 mm circular and double pointed needles
4.5 mm straight or circular needle for bind off
Stitch markers in at least 3 colors
Small tapestry needle and heavy sewing thread or fiber of choice for
life-line
5 - 3/8" buttons
Crochet hook for creating the button loops
GM Shari Christening Gown...$10.00
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What sets this Christening gown apart from any
I've seen is the lined knit skirt which is added while the top lace
skirt of the gown is being knit. In other words, there are no seams
to join these two skirts. The only little seams are under the cap
sleeves. The underskirt is started first and the overskirt can be
started at any time thereafter. The bodice of this gown is worked
identical to the Shari gown above. This is a very clever technique
you'll want to try!
Misti Baby Alpaca Lace weight, 437yds/50gm, 2
balls white and 1 ball contrasting color.
Available here.
3.0 mm circular and double point needles
4.5 mm circular needle
6.0 mm circular or double point needles for bind off of overskirt.
2.0 circular needle for picking up stitches from the lifeline
Stitch markers in at least 3 colors or 3 different styles
GM Crystal Christening Gown...$10.00
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This christening gown takes Ginger's joined knit
lace overskirt and underskirt one step further with two tiers of
lace overskirts, the second acting as a lace hemline. Beautiful in a
traditional Shetland Fern Lace pattern! Similar bodice construction
to the two above with a coordinating lace stitch for the sleeves.
One can use any fine yarn that knits to a gauge of 8sts/10rws per
inch.
Finished size: Chest 20-22"; Length 27"
1,000yds Henry's Attic Cascade Petite 100% Silk,
1/3Lb skein (available here)
3.0 mm circular and double pointed needles
4.5 mm straight or circular needle for bind off
6.0 mm double point or circular needle
Stitch markers in at least 3 colors
Small tapestry needle and heavy sewing thread or fiber of choice for
life-line
5 - 3/8" buttons
Crochet hook for creating the button loops
GM Melissa Christening Gown...$10.00
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- Kaydence Christening Gown
Fourth in the series with a similar bodice, this
gown has 3 tiers of lace creating a very elegant effect in an easy
Milanese Lace pattern! Knit underskirt joined to three tiers of lace
overskirts seamlessly, fascinating and yet not difficult. An
heirloom unlike any I've seen.
Finished size: Chest 20"; Length bottom edge of
bodice to skirt hem 26".
DMC #10 Cebelia Cotton (5 balls) if you start new
ball of cotton at the beginning of each lace overskirt so the entire
skirt can be done withut having to splice the fiber.
3.0 mm circular and double pointed needles
1.0-2.0 circular needle for holding layered overskirt stitches.
3.5 mm circular needle fo lace overskirt
4.5 mm straight or circular needle for bind off
stitch markers in at least 3 colors
small tapestry needle and heavy sewing thread or fiber of choice for
life-line
5 - 3/8" buttons
crochet hook for creating the button loops
GM Kadence Christening Gown...$10.00
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