While browsing through the patterns in Ravelry, I came across Murcia, a free download shawl pattern by 'They Call Me Stacey'. The lace pattern of that shawl is what I used to make this curtain. The tension rod is a 14 dollar purchase and fits snugly in the shower window.
For the cast on, I used the Estonian method, but with single strand of yarn, following it up with 2 rows of knit stitches. I mimicked the look in the bind off by creating a similar garter band before casting off.
Here is a video demonstrating the cast on method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frc5_9AIVy0
Recipe
Cast on stitches for N repeats of the pattern + 4. Use Estonian method to cast on.
2 stitches on each edge are knit in garter for the selvage. Determine the number of repeats for required width, given your specific gauge.
Continue knitting in lace pattern to achieve desired length. End with WS. Purl all stitches the next 2 rows to create the ridge. Bind off in purl and weave in ends.
Weave the tension rod through the holes in the lace.
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