Romania
Lace:

 

 Romanian Point lace combines a crochet cord and needleweaving to achieve this distinctive lace. Romanian woman make this coarse lace today to supplement their income.
 

This Butterfly was a gift from a friend from England who visited me in 1998.

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Books:
Romanian Point Lace, Beginning (Marariu) 
Detailed instructions for crocheting the Romanian cord, laying out the pattern, and doing the filling stitches. 
Romanian Point Lace, Intermediate  (Marariu) 
More cords, fillings and patterns. Rosebud, bird, grapes, butterflies, sea horse, ferns, flower basket.
Romanian Point Lace, Christmas Ornaments  (Marariu) 
 Patterns for Santa, Christmas tree, stocking and 3 angels 

Romanian Point Lace -By Angela Thompson, Kathleen Waller

PieceWork Back Issue-January/February 2001

 

Book sources
Roseground Lace Supplies
Lacis
Amazon
Tools: making the cord

Start as shown in diagram (1) & (2) of 'parallel chain' cord.
Yarn over then draw though loops on hook, *twist work to the left (2),
insert hook as shown in (3),
Yarn over- draw though loops as shown (4),
Yarn over- draw though loops on hook,
repeat from * until required length.


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