tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post774081374797090950..comments2023-11-05T03:32:06.676-08:00Comments on Victorian Lace Today: Alpine Lace SwatchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04809504760346254917noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-34614350845611469362007-02-05T10:42:00.000-08:002007-02-05T10:42:00.000-08:00Keep in mind that after blocking it's likely to be...Keep in mind that after blocking it's likely to be a bit more open too.....I'd say swatch again and see if you don't like it better on a small needle.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386886692936518530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-38569618432918290912007-02-05T08:39:00.000-08:002007-02-05T08:39:00.000-08:00The great thing about shawls is that you don't hav...The great thing about shawls is that you don't have to be a slave to gauge. If you like the more closed look of your second swatch, then use the smaller needles. I look forward to seeing what you decide!cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367320367103358145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-82161352966151323662007-02-04T08:17:00.000-08:002007-02-04T08:17:00.000-08:00I think your swatch is lovely! I like that airy o...I think your swatch is lovely! I like that airy open look.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338820078931996605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-16253602382284572192007-02-04T06:55:00.000-08:002007-02-04T06:55:00.000-08:00Love the cherry leaf shawl!
I'd say the swatch lo...Love the cherry leaf shawl!<br /><br />I'd say the swatch looks a little too open, but that's just my personal taste. I tend to favour a slightly tighter gauge when knitting lace. I figure it's already open enough as it is. :p<br /><br />However, I'm flexible enough to admit that there is some charm in a very open and loose lace pattern. :)Riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069208586690962681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-30543183048623820572007-02-03T18:33:00.000-08:002007-02-03T18:33:00.000-08:00You are a knitting maniac! I am still plugging awa...You are a knitting maniac! I am still plugging away on my shawl w /#20 edging and you are on your 3rd (??) VLT project. I'm amazed!<br /><br />MarthaTroop 2440https://www.blogger.com/profile/15453111803941386328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-4950205374470297642007-02-03T14:28:00.000-08:002007-02-03T14:28:00.000-08:00I just finished my Alpine Scarf today. I used Posh...I just finished my Alpine Scarf today. I used Posh Yarn lace weight cashmere yarn called Sophia 2ply and used 4mm needles. I was worried that they might be too big but it's blocked lovely. Wider than the measurements in the book though and I did stretch it a bit when I blocked it. I knitted it much longer too. As for gauge, I never check that, unless I absolutely have to. I think with shawls it mainly about choosing a gauge which looks pleasing like Hege said. Good luck. I found the border a pain to startwith but really enjoyed the main section.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-42760758682115529932007-02-03T13:55:00.000-08:002007-02-03T13:55:00.000-08:00Just pick a gauge which looks pleasing to you. I ...Just pick a gauge which looks pleasing to you. I am using 3mm needles for my lace weight scarf (still working on the same one, can't believe you are on number 3, or 4 :)Hegehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13684336130334653672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-23100866852724198872007-02-03T10:30:00.000-08:002007-02-03T10:30:00.000-08:00I say, reswatch with smaller needles and then pick...I say, reswatch with smaller needles and then pick your favorite. Good luck.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601737175837948937noreply@blogger.com