Verena Knitting Magazine Summer 2010

Click over to view the current issue highlights for Verena Knitting Summer 2010 issue. There are 75 summery and tropical patterns to choose from. You can also buy them individially in the pattern shop. Just click on the "new arrivals" button on the left side bar.

Lace Sweater Dress by Berroco

This is a really cute dress to knit. It is from a new Berroco pattern book, #288. The dress featured here is knitted with a yarn called Blackstone Tweed. Blackstone Tweed comes in 12 beautiful colors (one of my favorites is "Patriot Blue"). It is a yarn made up of wool, mohair, and angora.

Ultra Cool Lace Tights from Urban Outfitters

Stunning yet delicately sheer lace crochet tights, in a unique color to pair with knee length sweater dresses or skirts.

Pretty and feminine, these pin stripe floral tights are only found at Urban Outfitters. No wonder I love them and need them so badly ;)

Now, not everyone will wear fishnet tights, but this lace design adds a special twist to the thought of fishnets. They are sort of surreal in how the design wraps around the leg. These are very artistic and full of intricate details.

Betsey Johnson fans are in for a treat with these white girly knee highs. A tiny pink bow adds to the youth appeal of this design. Use them as socks too :) They're perfect for this coming Spring.

Last, but surely not least, these tights are modern and chic, and to me, inspired by Chanel's tights that are extremely, if not exactly, the same design as these. Pick these up for less than twenty dollars! I would buy five just in case ;)

Find all of these, and more lace tights on the Urban Outfitters website.

How to Wear Lace, according to Times Online

Times Online recently published an article about how to wear one of the most sought after trends of the season, lace. Even though it is a "trend" now, it has always been in fashion design, and in style.

High Fashion Lace

Prada Suits

Chanel Tights

Piazza Sempione Lace Dress

Glorious Neck pieces at Gloomth

"Unorthodox" Gothic Vampire Collar with Celtic Cross Charm

"Death's Kiss" Replica Victorian Reversible Mourning Lace Collarette with Broach

"Alter Ego Alice" Collection

This collar comes with the purchase of the dress featured here. Matching wrist cuffs are also included with this dress.

Lust for Lace

Lace is dreamy and can be quite fresh against the skin. If you feel as if it is itchy, layer it over a gorgeous smooth fabric such as silk or satin. Lace makes you feel feminine and pretty, even during the worst conditions. Add some to your wardrobe to round out your look, or even to add a vintage flair, if you are so inclined. It can soften even the roughest, most grungy looks. Lace has been around for ages, and will continue to be in style, for all time.

Lace front dress at ASOS

Victorian inspired, High throat lace and sequin collar at Drac-in-a-Box.

Tatted lace mask at TotusMel

Lace Smocking - Fresh and Feminine

Flower trim tank featured in Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2008

If you purchased this issue of Vogue Knitting, you will want to view the smocking workshop that was not included in the issue, at the link above. This beautiful, feminine, and frilly tank is perfect for Spring. I could see this on a bridesmaid in a fresh Spring wedding.

Irish Inspired: Lovely Lace

Crocheted necklace at Urban Outfitters.
Donna Karan lace cardigan
Milly crochet halter dress