Learn The Art of Bobbin Lace Making Beginners Class

Master the fundamentals of bobbin lace making—terminology, basic movements, and the three key stitches—plus how to start a pattern, pin placements, and use downloadable patterns with short video sections.

Explore the basics of bobbin lace terminology, including cross and twist movements using left and right threads. Review notes and replay the terminology tape as needed.

Apply the basics of bobbin lace making by using bobbins in pairs (one pair per hand; workers and passive) and placing pins at a slight angle to achieve pattern width.

Learn to count bobbins in a two-handed setup, keeping numbers one through four fixed by position as you move bobbins, then proceed to the three basic stitches.

Demonstrates a right-to-left bobbin twist in bobbin lace making, guiding beginners to move a bobbin from right to left with repeated right-to-left motions.

Master the three basic stitches in bobbin lace making: half stitch, linen stitch, and border stitch, through clear movements, twists, and the rule to twist pairs once.

Start a bobbin lace project by placing pins and bobbins with at most two pairs per pin, beginning on the left using a linen stitch with a worker pair.