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Crocheted lace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (180 words) |
 | Crochet lace is an application of the art of crochet. |
| Originally crocheted lace was not regarded as true lace. |
| Crocheting was considered easy and less time consuming, but otherwise clearly inferior surrogate for "true" Lace such as bobbin lace, needle lace or netting. |
| Ireland - Types and Styles of Irish Lace (935 words) |
| The laces is made by first made by attaching fine muslin to a net base, with the main part of design outlined in embroidery on both the muslin and net. |
| While many other styles of lace died out in the early 20th century, Carrickmacross lace remained strong, primarily thanks to the St Louis Convent in the town whose pupils continue to be taught the craft right to the present time. |
| Lace as made in a workshop at the convent, at first Irish Crochet lace, but later the fine needlepoint lace that became associated with the area. |
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