Beginner Bobbin Lace Course + Pattern Set for Beginners • Digital Download

Learn the beautiful art of bobbin lace with this beginner-friendly rainbow course. Designed as an introductory course, it requires only basic supplies found in any craft store, making it easy and accessible for beginners. This set includes complete step-by-step video tutorials and detailed PDF instructions to guide you through every step.
In the first part, you'll learn the basics of the Slovenian tape lace technique while creating two rainbow bracelets and a rainbow zipper or bag charm.
In the second part, you'll build on your new skills with a beginner-friendly pattern set, creating a miniature cactus, a pumpkin ornament, and a monstera bookmark with a tassel.


• SUPPLIES & TOOLS •
- a firmer decorative pillow
- 10 wooden clothespins
- cotton hand embroidery thread / floss
- metal pins
- crochet hook 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
- sharp scissors
- lobster clasp
- sewing needle
- measuring tape
- 250-300 gsm cardstock
All the tools and supplies can be found at any craft store.


• DIGITAL DOWNLOAD •
You will receive a 146-page digital PDF containing:
- lacemaking patterns
- lacemaking plans
- detailed lacemaking instructions in English, including in-process photos, useful tips & tricks and lacemaking diagrams
- complete step-by-step video tutorial
Your files are available immediately after purchase. Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with a download link. If you can’t see the email, please also check your “spam” and “promotions” folders.
If you experience any issues accessing your files, please contact me at patterns@lacybotanics.com


• SKILL LEVEL •
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
This is a beginner-friendly introductory project, with no prior knowledge required.
With this set, you'll receive all three levels of the introductory course, along with the beginner pattern set (including the Cactus Miniature, Pumpkin, and Monstera patterns).
The introductory levels and patterns are also available separately in the "Introductory Projects" and "Beginner-friendly Patterns" shop sections.

This course is suitable even if you already have all the necessary lacemaking tools but want to learn the basics of bobbin lacemaking.


• WHAT WILL YOU LEARN •

LEVEL 1 - Plaited bracelet
- lacemaking plait
- creating a bracelet with sliding knots

LEVEL 2 - Rainbow bracelet
- narrow cloth stitch
- outside pins

LEVEL 3 - Rainbow charm
- elements mastered in level 2
- making regular (double) loops
- sewing into the loops
- creating a zipper charm

• PATTERN ELEMENTS •
- narrow cloth stitch
- outside pins
- making loops & sewing into the loops
- multiple-loop sewing
- starting loops & final sewing
- tape crossings
- a plait (optional)

• TECHNIQUE •
I use the Slovenian bobbin lace technique.


• COPYRIGHTS •
© LacyBotanics, 2026
All rights reserved. The patterns, PDF instructions, and video tutorials are protected by copyright. Copying, distributing, reproducing, or publishing this content is strictly prohibited. These patterns, PDF instructions, and video tutorials are for personal use only. Commercial use is not permitted. This includes selling the patterns, PDF instructions, video tutorials, or products made from the patterns.