Traditionally, new lacemakers learned their local style (Beds in Bedforshire, Bucks in the Midlands, etc.). In the US, people seem to mostly start with Torchon. I've always thought of it as the easiest to understand at the beginning, since it's on a regular, 45-degree grid and there are fewer "special" things to learn (like picots) or exceptions to rules (like nook pins) for the beginner. OTOH, the first thing I teach is "head and foot", a Swedish pattern (I think its real name is "udd och staad"). It gives students a chance to feel like they're making "real" lace with only five pairs and one stitch (CTCT) to learn.
Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Everyone else here who's a beginner seems to be making torchon. Do > most people start on torchon and am I slightly odd for starting with > Beds? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
