Openwork diamonds and openwork leaf pattern
Swatch includes Openwork Diamonds at the bottom and Openwork Leaf Pattern at the top..
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Openwork diamonds and openwork leaf patternEntry/Object ID
2020.1.370Description
From the book: "These two patterns are presented together because they are similar, with a subtle difference between them that is seldom understood; and they are often confused, Openwork Diamonds being referred to as Leaf Pattern and vice versa. The difference lies in the position of the decreases. In Openwork Diamonds, the decreases are placed at the edges of the diamond motifs, which results in a hard, clear outline with a geometrical quality. In Openwork Leaf Pattern, the decreases are located in the center of each motif. This gives a softer and more naturalistic effect, subtly altering the shape of the motif so that it does resemble a leaf more than a diamond. The difference is plainly shown in the illustration. Both patterns are frequently used, so it is important for the knitter to comprehend their structure in order to choose between them."Collection
Barbara Walker Swatch ProjectCategory
Chapter 10 : Lace