tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950732394875866512024-03-13T12:46:22.979-07:00Victorian Lace TodayA blog for people interested in knitting a project from that great new book Victorian Lace TodayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04809504760346254917noreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-77918531542319901812009-01-18T15:21:00.003-08:002009-01-18T15:23:49.860-08:00Alpine Shawl, Finished<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-tAgAlgXEv8d0sBv1aWXtnhf-XpXUNmRl6IJ_WVvrA5qul92FpR-EbVQGUcyZOG5DBPjqG-38rVbvUrYtRG1utmZKwzJqlaZttUNeGiAJrc_o0-5DWI2ZtiuYHF4qgypKvjH1aMGUZM/s1600-h/IMGP1308_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-tAgAlgXEv8d0sBv1aWXtnhf-XpXUNmRl6IJ_WVvrA5qul92FpR-EbVQGUcyZOG5DBPjqG-38rVbvUrYtRG1utmZKwzJqlaZttUNeGiAJrc_o0-5DWI2ZtiuYHF4qgypKvjH1aMGUZM/s400/IMGP1308_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292778176136712674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIakxH1oNH6YDoO15dxEm3psPI3D1PydzZyXWOx-Aaqjp7_xNB2GaqwASLqes-rEXfW_ZaXLkXO2Gv4Xe6n09hlDoSUsJC9F476S7MCGi5AqC30qN6Wj4SfJlel3cQ6pnqsN3cvowg4kk/s1600-h/IMGP1310_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIakxH1oNH6YDoO15dxEm3psPI3D1PydzZyXWOx-Aaqjp7_xNB2GaqwASLqes-rEXfW_ZaXLkXO2Gv4Xe6n09hlDoSUsJC9F476S7MCGi5AqC30qN6Wj4SfJlel3cQ6pnqsN3cvowg4kk/s400/IMGP1310_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292777971996054082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYVKdXpWbqTFEdvZqLwUQaTslyzz6YP4w1RDnaOQxvIH1YPgeJL-xwKXBNBuhl4RT38Y0gnHvIzVQuODFa9trRsmuSlZj4QvlrdJGi59Jpng_GtbTHfn8eNDqfNiix_7XQw3d-KNOqpM/s1600-h/IMGP1309_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYVKdXpWbqTFEdvZqLwUQaTslyzz6YP4w1RDnaOQxvIH1YPgeJL-xwKXBNBuhl4RT38Y0gnHvIzVQuODFa9trRsmuSlZj4QvlrdJGi59Jpng_GtbTHfn8eNDqfNiix_7XQw3d-KNOqpM/s400/IMGP1309_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292777908894178850" /></a><br /><br />Project Stats:<br /><br />Pattern: Alpine Scarf with Double Border from Victorian Lace Today<br />Yarn: Zephyr Wool Silk in Coral<br />Needles: Size 4 straights<br />Mods: Omitted two center pattern repeats at the end<br />Finished Size: 72" long, 19" wide<br /><br />It took me a very long time to finish this, but now that I have I really love it.brewerburnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194810403975358325noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-47861121014143161422008-12-28T23:47:00.000-08:002008-12-29T00:12:10.906-08:00Shoulder ShawlHi Everyone! First I must apologise to everyone as it's been a very long time since I have last made a comment or a post due to my DH's illness. You can read more about it on my blog helenknits. Knitting has and is helping me cope in these tough times.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_CpBYVkIgILQA831zM5VXQFrE1yGd8m1OF3hytCbiOjI8nXXXkd-zmv0GNmrIn6vHI5lzjD-iFDksOoeaJvTgFMuRTzgSdFNhUwTGSfWzi5trNCEvOxfViRkMbUiwxizjSLLfPsw_Z-p/s1600-h/Kerri's+Shawl+blocking1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_CpBYVkIgILQA831zM5VXQFrE1yGd8m1OF3hytCbiOjI8nXXXkd-zmv0GNmrIn6vHI5lzjD-iFDksOoeaJvTgFMuRTzgSdFNhUwTGSfWzi5trNCEvOxfViRkMbUiwxizjSLLfPsw_Z-p/s320/Kerri's+Shawl+blocking1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285118211291018082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ez9iZhq8ynZ-mvNKu1QD6wj3EOJH3vbWw4w8WpEa0HzjlvfEf3Gs_LYs-Xm117oMBTQN5G5PVosCJxro7D6BsQtO1WiMYQOEQGzoX_ou4quwPRPJzjuwB4b_3e74IahBytd7P0RbTrap/s1600-h/Kerri's+Shawl+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ez9iZhq8ynZ-mvNKu1QD6wj3EOJH3vbWw4w8WpEa0HzjlvfEf3Gs_LYs-Xm117oMBTQN5G5PVosCJxro7D6BsQtO1WiMYQOEQGzoX_ou4quwPRPJzjuwB4b_3e74IahBytd7P0RbTrap/s320/Kerri's+Shawl+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285117605447050354" border="0" /></a><br />What I do want to post about is that I have finally finished my sister in laws 50th birthday present the beautiful Shoulder Shawl by Jane Sowerby. I gave it to her on Christmas Eve and she loved it. Yeah!!! And here are a couple of photo's of it. I used Debbie Bliss Pure Silk in Purple, it is a wonderful yarn to knit with and the colour is amazing. It blocked beautifully.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /><br /></span>Helen Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13687253497828819548noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-43929394905037062762008-12-24T15:11:00.000-08:002008-12-24T15:14:13.244-08:00Alpine Shawl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p4ZxOUyE1ftLmL8bZ-dIpH3PHd5am5cnlKxwhuSCJJuERT6eaW22WSoe_mKFEd27xp81NFsB8dvJ93AJPn5L5L4M-8U4hpnMCisZA9x0ihGdPPlXytgMhg6Svn9tfW1qpMLlwWo-yYw/s1600-h/IMGP1184_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p4ZxOUyE1ftLmL8bZ-dIpH3PHd5am5cnlKxwhuSCJJuERT6eaW22WSoe_mKFEd27xp81NFsB8dvJ93AJPn5L5L4M-8U4hpnMCisZA9x0ihGdPPlXytgMhg6Svn9tfW1qpMLlwWo-yYw/s400/IMGP1184_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283498886146149986" /></a><br />This is my Alpine Shawl, made from JaggerSpun Zephyr in Coral. It's about 75% finished. I've been working on it for a while now. I had to stop and order more yarn because I ran out. Now I am just trying to finish up some other projects before I dive back in.brewerburnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194810403975358325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-18612105278751234972008-11-22T21:02:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:05:09.430-08:00brewerburnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194810403975358325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-38857311409934544472008-06-24T14:06:00.001-07:002008-06-24T14:10:52.574-07:00A Handsome TriangleMade in silk from Colourmart, which turned out to be really hard to photograph well. And I didn't have enough pins for the blocking, so the edging got kind of pointy... I'll see if I try again.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxm0GuYh9QTJF7slSGlbmo1xoUkZF0hstTEI7x9Vx5wihIC7LmgldpHJFjuxsDPC53oqgdsb_cupBjoRqqIREZA1O-QskgsVQykqnR9wgeBpds-cN7qFhg8GkXlYFeNlhu_oz0KyshhA/s1600-h/triangle7.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215557999953062466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxm0GuYh9QTJF7slSGlbmo1xoUkZF0hstTEI7x9Vx5wihIC7LmgldpHJFjuxsDPC53oqgdsb_cupBjoRqqIREZA1O-QskgsVQykqnR9wgeBpds-cN7qFhg8GkXlYFeNlhu_oz0KyshhA/s320/triangle7.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On the first repeats I thought "I'll never learn this". But I soon got the hang of it, and knitted most of the shawl on my daily train ride to work. The last repeats were just boring.<br /><br />There are details on Ravelry.alliumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08231306107371189016noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-53734456732490662582008-05-19T12:39:00.000-07:002008-05-19T13:06:45.941-07:00Scarf with French Trellis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMZuvFgey1DBSPmxnLbUcWU88d8-d36MZIPIC3XYM84_NmceKyusPzgv8s-xm16ZP6eKLWU_SLJApFHJaUedaWL_xWSdA4iDXAonO0yzl_RvPZSjEdm571QYEnEUk335rVFeT8XmS4wU/s1600-h/P1010016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMZuvFgey1DBSPmxnLbUcWU88d8-d36MZIPIC3XYM84_NmceKyusPzgv8s-xm16ZP6eKLWU_SLJApFHJaUedaWL_xWSdA4iDXAonO0yzl_RvPZSjEdm571QYEnEUk335rVFeT8XmS4wU/s320/P1010016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202182036720308258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikm9jO4SGjGYku01wj3rgzGVvfs5Pr_7Pb21IgOmYspGzwyj_CZiiN8jcrWoywzu3In3YZmASMv1VepSxSNTaYJMd5zqYun7I9QFYNwWwAZJEfRgXlTMdu1vT4wCfotQJmmYfLBHdyks/s1600-h/P1010015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikm9jO4SGjGYku01wj3rgzGVvfs5Pr_7Pb21IgOmYspGzwyj_CZiiN8jcrWoywzu3In3YZmASMv1VepSxSNTaYJMd5zqYun7I9QFYNwWwAZJEfRgXlTMdu1vT4wCfotQJmmYfLBHdyks/s320/P1010015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202180503416983538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I finally got this blocked...a great, fast knit and I am very happy with the final results!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbU1AxfzHFPATfCSvK7tA8Hv-1vW28r7ADQLT16sSNQlJ2I-VqrKh5iPHu4xpe3ZypU70WhwhVciIQxM-9nh1bfvcOoxFkCp1UBEqPS6aB2hEjPHlrcofcgxX4Vu5eZXAPEgQN6Ii2Fo/s1600-h/P1010013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbU1AxfzHFPATfCSvK7tA8Hv-1vW28r7ADQLT16sSNQlJ2I-VqrKh5iPHu4xpe3ZypU70WhwhVciIQxM-9nh1bfvcOoxFkCp1UBEqPS6aB2hEjPHlrcofcgxX4Vu5eZXAPEgQN6Ii2Fo/s320/P1010013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202181194906718226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANEVH8ZBaazBriBA3Yc3nJMXqWDVFRRz9FbSVqlKPovhHJUTDi2RUvFEK_oO7JWNPcn3fQSvyHTi0DQT6m0E4ibRwtTvKDFJk5qG-R2429boNFTOYlVPG2I4mNmpC13d1lCFPlw3BuaM/s1600-h/P1010014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANEVH8ZBaazBriBA3Yc3nJMXqWDVFRRz9FbSVqlKPovhHJUTDi2RUvFEK_oO7JWNPcn3fQSvyHTi0DQT6m0E4ibRwtTvKDFJk5qG-R2429boNFTOYlVPG2I4mNmpC13d1lCFPlw3BuaM/s320/P1010014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202180829834498050" border="0" /></a>paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654341932804234594noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-45171980300394545692008-04-16T13:33:00.002-07:002008-04-16T13:48:32.835-07:00Half Curved Shawl with Diamond Edging. DONE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFC6L7LIir8vZPvPnpsL45Wr_RjqslsScbSv96sefm1QlDoHvurcvXVFrpJFoQ7G6RweYDwByGKCtuX4ey42azuKLongbXWOb9IibPju3nsDpxrMWSVWEGzA_yOhyphenhyphendKiVKjmoXFVf_B8/s1600-h/_DSC0079_420.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFC6L7LIir8vZPvPnpsL45Wr_RjqslsScbSv96sefm1QlDoHvurcvXVFrpJFoQ7G6RweYDwByGKCtuX4ey42azuKLongbXWOb9IibPju3nsDpxrMWSVWEGzA_yOhyphenhyphendKiVKjmoXFVf_B8/s400/_DSC0079_420.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189945009624429058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18<br />needle: Addi Turbo Lace 3.00mm 24in<br />Duration: 8 months<br />size: 92in by 42in<br /><br />Done done done! After the disaster with my cat, I finally picked up the needles and re knitted again. It took me a while to figure out the edging and at the end I didn't use dpns to knit the edging but with circ needle by picking up the edging first then knit the edging pattern.<br /><br />you can view more photos on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7242996@N02/tags/halfcurvedshawlwithdiamondedging/">flickr</a>.<br /><br />It was fun to knit this shawl.Rinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831255582924291375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-52427684809514141532008-03-22T17:37:00.001-07:002008-03-23T08:16:22.110-07:00Maltese (Madness) Shawl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7-AytHU4sEAB_6RLrCd0CE7Gam9clQpkVS7FyLfhuuJZv8V1oj5Lev3HNyGKGXPddxnEtW2ZsDviUfTnuGMvvYG81romspmWJ2Sbfk-x_BGAe_ENMDkebnPat7S2l83UNJLxCYg-Tjw/s1600-h/100_2136.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7-AytHU4sEAB_6RLrCd0CE7Gam9clQpkVS7FyLfhuuJZv8V1oj5Lev3HNyGKGXPddxnEtW2ZsDviUfTnuGMvvYG81romspmWJ2Sbfk-x_BGAe_ENMDkebnPat7S2l83UNJLxCYg-Tjw/s320/100_2136.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180730598119000338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I knew the minute I saw this shawl, I would make it for my sister. There was just something about it that screamed her name to my ears. However, it was a challenge from beginning to end and was nearly the death of me! First, I couldn't get the color right and started it three times with three different yarns. Then, there was no rest row, a border that would<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlzGeIJYEndkWIlfxGM8wiZggfgM04SPWJ5vNiHsX3JKuOp4Y0GsieNVcY8obn-jUervZpNuJQmsJmMi0oZM3AIr05KEZCWRzJrPkJoI-WFVm5XMILqZSQUyK4-GL4_xaU_6q0k1LQek/s1600-h/100_2141.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlzGeIJYEndkWIlfxGM8wiZggfgM04SPWJ5vNiHsX3JKuOp4Y0GsieNVcY8obn-jUervZpNuJQmsJmMi0oZM3AIr05KEZCWRzJrPkJoI-WFVm5XMILqZSQUyK4-GL4_xaU_6q0k1LQek/s320/100_2141.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180730606708934946" border="0" /></a>n’t end and when the end was nearly in sight…a mistake! Not only did I end up ripping off the entire border, I had to reknit some of the actual body as well (don't frog when frustrated!).<br /><br />I have never been so glad to get a project off my needles! It’s lovely but I’m convinced that only because it was for my dear sister is it a FO and not still a WIP! But she loves it and I’m glad it’s done.paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654341932804234594noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-2853007190559379822007-11-17T07:31:00.001-08:002007-11-17T07:40:19.523-08:00Half Curved Shawl froggedI was this close to finishing the main body of Half Curved Shawl with Diamond Edging with shy of 3 repeats of chart A. I had to rip it off because my cat jumped on me on a WRONG TIME. I lost sts at the end about 10-15sts. Couldn't take the frustration, so decided to frog it all.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVEO8fpe55V2EaX0bMvQsBmW15wm_3i9EqmGZLdCLWnC6bZQR8elBy2n5ZuliYiSx0JzYC_pszVoy5JTdGzZ3WMbHwBso1HxjkoxgtVfsia8dG212JJ7j6ujct8Lorkl2UKbxTKHPIrE/s1600-h/DSC00186shrink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: none; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVEO8fpe55V2EaX0bMvQsBmW15wm_3i9EqmGZLdCLWnC6bZQR8elBy2n5ZuliYiSx0JzYC_pszVoy5JTdGzZ3WMbHwBso1HxjkoxgtVfsia8dG212JJ7j6ujct8Lorkl2UKbxTKHPIrE/s320/DSC00186shrink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133833856715508370" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But now at the 2 repeats of chart A. I must say, it's going a lot easier because I kind of memorized the st pattern.Rinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831255582924291375noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-28786120832321213692007-09-20T12:06:00.000-07:002007-09-20T12:15:48.595-07:00Fir Cone Border ScarfI'm knitting the scarf with fir cone border on page 96. I'm having trouble with Chart A, row 3. I end up with an extra stitch at the end of the row. I've ripped and restarted this border at least fours times with the same result. I've modified the pattern by making the first stitch a k2tog which evens out the stitch count but leaves a slight difference at this spot on the edge. <br /><br />Did anyone else have trouble with this chart? If so, how did you resolve it? <br /><br />Also, my chart legend shows the edge stitches with the shading reversed. RS stitches are shaded in the chart but not on the legend. WS stitches are not shaded in the chart but are on the legend. I've choosen to ignore the shading and to work the stitch as instructed.<br /><br />I haven't seen any errata for this particular pattern. Has anyone else?Frau Holdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16631276298997567737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-81982600512289424852007-09-20T11:16:00.000-07:002007-09-20T11:23:44.178-07:00artyfartykathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10104292155601404931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-54470936740148370642007-08-27T09:08:00.001-07:002007-08-27T09:27:49.472-07:00Scarf, p.80, finished<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gJmDqcj1kIw/RtL6lmgn43I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/QT2A7wyMQpU/s1600-h/VLT+Scarf+Long+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_gJmDqcj1kIw/RtL6lmgn43I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/QT2A7wyMQpU/s400/VLT+Scarf+Long+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103416851663676274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I finished and blocked the Scarf from page 80 at last, <a href="http://victorianlacealong.blogspot.com/2007/05/yet-another-scarf-page-80_9413.html">see way back when</a>. I knitted it in this beautiful alpaca (with a little bit of nylon because it's intended as sock yarn) that I got from <a href="http://www.fyberspates.co.uk/">Fyberspates</a>' sock club. It's a mélange of blues and pinks with a little bit of purple, which the camera can't quite rise to, even when you click.<br /><br />I had been going to make it quite long, but as it progressed I decided that it wouldn't do justice to the pattern, so I've made it so that it can be crossed or tied after going round the neck once, which shows off the ends better. I think I'll give it to my niece; it's her colours and I don't really 'need' a scarf myself. I have scarves the way some women have shoes.<br /><br />I'm not one of nature's lace knitters. Or at least, not yet. I found the pattern for the middle a bit dull to do rather than rhythmical, and I think it's not helped by the fact that it's in garter stitch. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gJmDqcj1kIw/RtL6mGgn44I/AAAAAAAAAFY/rBPxEZj1VcI/s1600-h/VLT+Scarf+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_gJmDqcj1kIw/RtL6mGgn44I/AAAAAAAAAFY/rBPxEZj1VcI/s400/VLT+Scarf+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103416860253610882" border="0" /></a>On the other hand, it took me three goes to do the second end (which is done as a border) because I was too lazy to look up the technique and kept trying to work it out for myself. I still like the idea of doing more from VLT which is a fascinating book, but I should choose more carefully next time.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045029232081633077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-83538192587331323942007-08-08T18:23:00.000-07:002007-08-08T18:28:03.509-07:00Melon in a heavier weight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUjQF_dju07x04bhP14TVE7e97OaRzfgSvsMByZD0_GkwHh-C3CqCjHBdZYTnCgXKzLMMRqHXZqqIECmHDD79IgPNsykrQcMPdYWx5LJVgsTL3ANp1cLeXe61SsRB6Cp_exrBVl7WLU/s1600-h/melon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUjQF_dju07x04bhP14TVE7e97OaRzfgSvsMByZD0_GkwHh-C3CqCjHBdZYTnCgXKzLMMRqHXZqqIECmHDD79IgPNsykrQcMPdYWx5LJVgsTL3ANp1cLeXe61SsRB6Cp_exrBVl7WLU/s320/melon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096505316897075122" border="0" /></a><br />I had to share my progress on Melon. I using Knitpick's Elegance for a more substantial wrap. It has taken me a while to really enjoy this pattern, but I believe I'm a changed woman. Simple enough for tv. Not so simple that it's tossed aside. The perfect pattern! More details on the <a href="http://twoblacksheep.typepad.com/two_black_sheep/2007/08/tie-a-yellow-ri.html">blog</a>, of course! I'll post better pictures once the sun breaks.<br />-LolaLola and Avahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03337394774901078530noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-82196726052093723832007-07-30T05:30:00.001-07:002007-07-30T05:45:31.616-07:00HEEEELP!<a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEPUhSUtb_c82jUFX2Nqn9YtUv3MPk_CmZcXa7xEzw0gwrzEW1J7aJO6ywptFEuTi5sguzpEiZy-HQD23cDMZdRO5IUClUb6zbU-RjQCCaZDD9K7q_gatMGHGnvumYrnLnzDOzlBrcWA/s1600-h/DSCF1535.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEPUhSUtb_c82jUFX2Nqn9YtUv3MPk_CmZcXa7xEzw0gwrzEW1J7aJO6ywptFEuTi5sguzpEiZy-HQD23cDMZdRO5IUClUb6zbU-RjQCCaZDD9K7q_gatMGHGnvumYrnLnzDOzlBrcWA/s320/DSCF1535.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092966597394170642" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg66I2DsDx3PG1vB3nAAgg4Y5UB_HoIY40e0VKnWwcaE6sQwhc5gpfz4j7S2srCPZwHCK_E7NSGd72eYwLxjH73jPZf84zpRmQp_4rI1Q2tZiF0phz2G2yz880O-xpRXsChh690pPtlIQ/s1600-h/July+023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg66I2DsDx3PG1vB3nAAgg4Y5UB_HoIY40e0VKnWwcaE6sQwhc5gpfz4j7S2srCPZwHCK_E7NSGd72eYwLxjH73jPZf84zpRmQp_4rI1Q2tZiF0phz2G2yz880O-xpRXsChh690pPtlIQ/s320/July+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092966605984105250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">I've been meaning to post for a while about my finished Victorian Ruby, but a catastrophe has nudged me to cry for help.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">When I was blocking my Alpine Lace last night, I discovered some holes. Not dropped stitches ... I'm quite happy rescuing those. Not a broken thread ... that's doable. But a plurality of broken threads. My best guess is that gentle squeezing did it in.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are 5 or 6 holes, scattered throughout the shawl. Can an</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3st3uCs6MxKVirbVTNCIsyDQBpEtX260GsTFJVRz8d6aSh14q0CYRCCMBbjzZJRUtHlEpjnG2DqBvayXKsRW-k1nNSp7CEQk8u8LNzb_0IvUBKoWWEW4jo-4tetIfioDFXN5WzcTtS2c/s1600-h/July+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3st3uCs6MxKVirbVTNCIsyDQBpEtX260GsTFJVRz8d6aSh14q0CYRCCMBbjzZJRUtHlEpjnG2DqBvayXKsRW-k1nNSp7CEQk8u8LNzb_0IvUBKoWWEW4jo-4tetIfioDFXN5WzcTtS2c/s320/July+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092966610279072562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">yone offer advice as to fixing/not fixing, method of fixing? Potential repairs are complicated by the fact that the yarn is gently shaded from blue to purple over hundreds of yards.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then there's my finished Victorian Ruby, with Kid Silk Haze in a pewter-y color. It doesn't have any recalcitrant holes. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-75297913149151037792007-07-30T04:59:00.001-07:002007-07-31T05:54:23.525-07:00Scarf w/French Trellis Border<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34qFkxbqmjiR-S4l1sWJozp9TYj5IQGVP0izwuu0e3yvUAhkKeyBKx3vgOehoW7P2rYBNQWHR8oljELSw-cPjTJ_Va4XKpe6YVtZahtEzRop26LxoL_c8WX_N7rNfGQh2SqYPX5TGHFEA/s1600-h/one.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092958448966445202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34qFkxbqmjiR-S4l1sWJozp9TYj5IQGVP0izwuu0e3yvUAhkKeyBKx3vgOehoW7P2rYBNQWHR8oljELSw-cPjTJ_Va4XKpe6YVtZahtEzRop26LxoL_c8WX_N7rNfGQh2SqYPX5TGHFEA/s320/one.JPG" border="0" /></a> Scarf w/French Trellis Border<br />Yarn: Knit Picks' Alpaca Cloud in Horizon Heather (<em>pale blue</em>)<br />Blocked size: 15 1/2 inches by 57 1/2 inches<br /><br /><div align="left">I'm quite happy with the results which is good since I made this one for myself [wink]. It really didn't take all that long......I wasn't in that big of a hurry to finish it and took time out for reading and viewing the Harry Potters. The only issue I really had was the center section, which is my favorite part. But I had to concentrate to keep from dropping yo's for some odd reason. All in all, I love this scarf....but then again, it's VLT...what's not to love about it. And, I know you are shocked by the mere fact that it's not red, pink or fuschia....I actually can knit in another color. HA!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-26431262178144539712007-07-29T19:30:00.000-07:002007-07-29T19:39:44.010-07:00Another red scarf with No. 20 border<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFOx9CIKyawfO7_hNSbQq30ENO5Z7e2RatLr4yZeJ7KOp8jOYw2Xz1B45043L7sLK7zK6xbs-ccMcijzM_oXoU3wFR3HIFPA1B2c4GixXiO2yookLOYJgQQE3Nyfv8TQl5SJ6W0z9hFmG/s1600-h/IMG_0532.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFOx9CIKyawfO7_hNSbQq30ENO5Z7e2RatLr4yZeJ7KOp8jOYw2Xz1B45043L7sLK7zK6xbs-ccMcijzM_oXoU3wFR3HIFPA1B2c4GixXiO2yookLOYJgQQE3Nyfv8TQl5SJ6W0z9hFmG/s400/IMG_0532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092777010349427042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I finally finished my scarf. It needed to sit and mature for about six months before doing the second half. Then it only took two weeks to finish. The yarn is Misti Alpaca Lace. More details are on my <a href="http://pineconelodge.blogspot.com">blog</a>.<br /><br />Thank you, Jacqueline and Stephanie, for the fun knit-along!Hegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684336130334653672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-82308585113448101772007-07-17T21:45:00.000-07:002007-07-18T19:18:53.189-07:00Finally got off from CO<span style="font-weight: bold;">Curved Shawl w/ Diamond Edging</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBYyb-X69s177btU5qsAig940n4kvlUMTZlKgDp1I6kZGr4K04MSm904U_0I1oT0RTQw8ArBeeXC-BzD2u3qvBG54dXDJ8j7rkJHAh-sfULPahNj4QRWbnXzQiKdq_qrL2bisz88W1-s/s1600-h/_DSC6758_300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBYyb-X69s177btU5qsAig940n4kvlUMTZlKgDp1I6kZGr4K04MSm904U_0I1oT0RTQw8ArBeeXC-BzD2u3qvBG54dXDJ8j7rkJHAh-sfULPahNj4QRWbnXzQiKdq_qrL2bisz88W1-s/s400/_DSC6758_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088725867043837666" border="0" /></a><br />I'm knitting this Curved Shawl with Diamond Edge using JaggerSpun Zephyr Silk/Wool in violet color for about 3 days now. I couldn't got off from the CO at all. The pattern called for loop CO and using size 3 (3.25mm). After ripping off so many times, I sized down to US 2 (2.75mm) and still used the same CO, it was a success. I'm now on 1st 12-row repeat plus 6 rows. Yay. I find 2.75mm needle is easier for me to manage the sts.Rinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831255582924291375noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-41824105835114230362007-07-10T10:36:00.000-07:002007-07-10T10:41:18.458-07:00Watermelon<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.knitorknot.net"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiph4rJrqnIsHO02nY2IPmkyWy_ZGrGwniaQxXrj1yEryjzDj6QvttnTD30sjuoO6xEE2QxYN8UajA2PPkvNBq-7wc-DbbxyYS7UF9AajFButjLODuRfDkJD8Z6eodXY1f1CR4f6ng93hw/s320/wip+watermelon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085624455826788498" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WIP: Another <a href="http://www.knitorknot.net/?p=274">melon shawl</a>, this time in <a href="http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/yarn/lace.html">Malabrigo laceweight</a>.<br /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320425059259011692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-19181613400588046032007-07-10T01:26:00.000-07:002007-07-10T01:26:56.221-07:00Knitting Through the Looking Glass: Alpine Knit Scarf<a href="http://knitlookingglass.blogspot.com/2007/07/alpine-knit-scarf.html">Knitting Through the Looking Glass: Alpine Knit Scarf</a><br /><br />Gorgeous Pamela!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-2849145597272237032007-07-09T21:32:00.000-07:002007-07-09T21:53:41.702-07:00Alpine Knit ScarfHere is the finished 'Alpine Knit Scarf' I knit for my <a href="http://internationalscarfexchange.blogspot.com/">ISE4</a> pal, photographed relaxing on a bench in the Sydney sunshine...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMP3Y1NB2DZwfrWUwAW48KwY75T_S2Cxvp4YsH0M9ar1RUq3R7ugkp2nnQlqnGCkuE5EyIzq2kFel-4olle19DpIvusow8El0oNTLKePfQdnYr5kPotLWh6EkQdCTSnRHcCBJxo-3lWU/s1600-h/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_finished.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMP3Y1NB2DZwfrWUwAW48KwY75T_S2Cxvp4YsH0M9ar1RUq3R7ugkp2nnQlqnGCkuE5EyIzq2kFel-4olle19DpIvusow8El0oNTLKePfQdnYr5kPotLWh6EkQdCTSnRHcCBJxo-3lWU/s400/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_finished.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085423070112269170" border="0" /></a><br />And up close, to show some of the lace pattern detail a little better...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLXEu5jvuqpgMC4Umemm3flvklc7OLfNLJIzyCNya-7EB4udHi1UcXe3699oyq2rjdXZ77r1oIKNVeGbMlnBN0Z6oy-iRnGZf3lQy7z3VmIVclv4lclpp9aYGs-Pw86W2XOFRX7vwi1w/s1600-h/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_detail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLXEu5jvuqpgMC4Umemm3flvklc7OLfNLJIzyCNya-7EB4udHi1UcXe3699oyq2rjdXZ77r1oIKNVeGbMlnBN0Z6oy-iRnGZf3lQy7z3VmIVclv4lclpp9aYGs-Pw86W2XOFRX7vwi1w/s400/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_detail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085423074407236482" border="0" /></a><br />And finally, a close up look at the diamond patterned ends...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q-dtD7wnyXXCaLbgnmabWXpdy9ZWrkKkKxee9QPLOYJykck_KXqZvO_Tq-SLYU15ZcTbdFynePHLKXue3_NhdCfEHitrWEDkBeZ5nKVQQpR8MQDDAXzOB4gywtMts_oK4sa4aHHBfjs/s1600-h/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_end.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q-dtD7wnyXXCaLbgnmabWXpdy9ZWrkKkKxee9QPLOYJykck_KXqZvO_Tq-SLYU15ZcTbdFynePHLKXue3_NhdCfEHitrWEDkBeZ5nKVQQpR8MQDDAXzOB4gywtMts_oK4sa4aHHBfjs/s400/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_end.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085423078702203794" border="0" /></a><br />Project Details:<br /><br />'Alpine Knit Scarf' - from Jane Sowerby's 'Victorian Lace Today'<br />Approximately 5 and 2/3 balls of ONline Linie 164 'Java' in shade #05<br />KnitPicks Classic 3.0mm circular needles<br />Cast on 103 stitches instead of the original 121, and worked three double rose leaf patterns across the centre panel instead of the original four<br />Total number of repeats of double rose leaf pattern in centre panel: 58<br /><br />I am beyond happy at the way this scarf turned out, as the final drape of the lacy, knitted fabric in this yarn once it was blocked was incredible and by far exceeded all of the expectations I had when I first started the project.The scarf turned out so well that Michael (my husband) still can't believe I gave this scarf away, but I knit it for someone who has had bad experiences with swaps in the past so I'm glad I was able to send her something to help restore her faith in people.<br /><br />And of course I can always knit another one for myself, as for once I've had the foresight to buy enough extra yarn to do just that -- I always knew giving this scarf away when the time came would be difficult.<br /><br />As you can see...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1_QNOUJ986_KLxYmVmRL4uAv4rhNt6fxdNVyzxEPBz82G7lixipoNQ-0Zc9vure_6p_iU_2uJ-KkPufCHdn6OsY_g0J3QT2rLatuYVh2g06UgtpWYJz8vxPinvXcgXKmTIYnZabBB9I/s1600-h/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_2_WIP_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1_QNOUJ986_KLxYmVmRL4uAv4rhNt6fxdNVyzxEPBz82G7lixipoNQ-0Zc9vure_6p_iU_2uJ-KkPufCHdn6OsY_g0J3QT2rLatuYVh2g06UgtpWYJz8vxPinvXcgXKmTIYnZabBB9I/s400/Alpine_Knit_Scarf_2_WIP_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085424727969645474" border="0" /></a><br />... I've already cast on and worked the first diamond pattern repeat of the second scarf, mostly as an encouragement to myself to work on it from time to time between other projects.<br /><br />For anyone who is interested in more details on the 'Alpine Knit Scarf' I knit for for my ISE4, and some of the (mis-)adventures I had knitting it, they can be found <a href="http://knitlookingglass.blogspot.com/search/label/Alpine%20Knit%20Scarf">here</a>.Pamela Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01312636374960799328noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-78204746496582473372007-07-09T09:17:00.000-07:002007-07-09T09:32:14.198-07:00Alpine Lace Scarf - finished!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/761333315_1d18f8b967.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/761333315_1d18f8b967.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Helen's Lace in the Purple Iris colorway, knit on size 4 Addi lace needles. I added a few extra repeats of the rose leaf center; the blocked shawl is 21" by 74".<br /><br />I really enjoyed this project. It's challenging at first, but not at all difficult, and keeping track of two patterns made it interesting to the end. <br /><br />It was a good exercise in blocking too. I tried threading waste yarn through the long sides of the border, which helped make the edge straight. Watching the pattern open up was a thrill. <br /><br />This is a birthday gift for my sister. I can't wait to give it to her!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338820078931996605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-61538648234459529802007-07-09T05:18:00.000-07:002007-07-09T11:47:31.607-07:00Scarf w/French Trellis BorderI'm not one to actually have a lot of projects on the needle. Two to three is the norm for me, but with the completion of my last two projects I actually found myself without anything on the needle, as it were. I mean, come on....my duty as a knitter is to immediately find something and get it started. It didn't take long, all I had to do was open up my <em>Victorian Lace Today</em>. What's not to love about this book. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA0IECOotnJYTlepHPyWy4wKY705IS6oIEoDtxwzMN255oIgAChb8bHaHlx_hzxLSfksa4-Jt6eLsa17oSH_ACM-Xu3vOAQRhgeaxYzLNXEz4aTCxStJttUJ0v-JBATMkKmcRc0CJkeGQ/s1600-h/DSC01100.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085170546312582946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA0IECOotnJYTlepHPyWy4wKY705IS6oIEoDtxwzMN255oIgAChb8bHaHlx_hzxLSfksa4-Jt6eLsa17oSH_ACM-Xu3vOAQRhgeaxYzLNXEz4aTCxStJttUJ0v-JBATMkKmcRc0CJkeGQ/s320/DSC01100.JPG" border="0" /></a>It didn't take me long, since I have my 'must-do' items marked by a post-it note. Next up: Scarf w/French Trellis border...page 98. This is something that caught my eye from the beginning, but I wanted this one for myself so I moved it behind some other projects. So far, it's by the book, the only thing I might change would be the length, we'll see. The yarn, is Knit Picks' Alpaca Cloud - in Horizon....it's a pale blue in case you can't tell.<br />I will share the little helper that I've used before. See that yarn holder in the upper left corner...here it is up close....<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085170529132713746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6PCaNgHAYaFYsGMqe4Y3pg46rO8bNDLMjcaWTR27zvlxFmxm5IaLi0Owps-4LNpJ79OEpfQTuOEIHvn_AFBnPJH8o6Ws4PwZbZS1Kh7o8ErV6QNI9qC1BCfXafrVQor6pyrXZx_vX-j8/s320/DSC01090.JPG" border="0" /></div><br />You recognize that don't you?? Yep, it's a CD holder....it's keeps the skein from rolling all over my lap. It's perfect for lace weight yarn....for heavier yarn, you might put the top back on with a hole cut in the top for the yarn to feed out of.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-41245570299507375632007-07-07T09:54:00.000-07:002007-07-07T12:41:15.763-07:00Victorian Ruby, er, Blue<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084500137088362658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vUz2KrR4V9DaXE9us7iaMdks6weCsH2yFR4CB8MWSZ1VSD18GfIbidbt7ZRkUvBPqpESwTFkBAEMh1fXJg4uTFLUHb8Bb90lnc9jTC5tUMCvgqhy2okDfUxG1ipKsRomu8wG6UnlBC82/s320/VictorianRuby1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div>I finally managed to log in and post. I finished this one in early June. This is the Victorian Ruby that I did in a smokey blue. I followed the book exactly (I think) using Kid Silk Haze. The only change was the color. This was a gift for my son's music teacher. She is taking a year to teach music in China so this was for her to remember us and perhaps to keep her warm in the winter.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084500287412218034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAdpm-v6JdQJ9kVsUSqqiADo0bIdGW3vStvPBfL5IaJqjEN4_ui3sabu-_142GNITVRlmePzUjr0vNJCp7-_fYhMoBrTTm_PKgwW1gV-0cs72sSdoK5QV8lHDVgjuqQPxnPpIiRkx681n/s320/VictorianRuby2.jpg" border="0" /></div>Engranonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17122688254459280748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-23144096605269502792007-07-07T08:50:00.000-07:002007-07-07T08:51:58.404-07:00Curved Shawl Started<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiolYWIsj25hVUMkaE9YEWO7xM9KcMNBDbdNZjmVAw7h18IOUUl4gL5EAJAAFQkL7KX6FJ4Issbf9IDOCj7HzURQqaW4OtwPuI5eOXI2fTL0bScaMgd4l3Up9_OTNjR-QwR5Vt-pUOCDUIX/s1600-h/curve1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiolYWIsj25hVUMkaE9YEWO7xM9KcMNBDbdNZjmVAw7h18IOUUl4gL5EAJAAFQkL7KX6FJ4Issbf9IDOCj7HzURQqaW4OtwPuI5eOXI2fTL0bScaMgd4l3Up9_OTNjR-QwR5Vt-pUOCDUIX/s320/curve1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084481936805377250" border="0" /></a>I've started on the "Curved Shawl" from Victorian Lace Today, using the Jade Sapphire Lacey Lamb used in the book, but I'm knitting with US2 needles instead of US3 since I knit loosely and don't want to run out of yarn. Sheesh, it's like knitting with thread. In fact, I used quilting thread as lifelines. But the yarn is amazingly stretchy and elastic. I'm hoping that it will be the perfect complement for a cute little red-and-white silk dress I bought recently.<br /><br />The first few rows were really hard for me - I wasn't used to working with such a super-fine yarn, and with the loop cast-on, it was pretty sloppy at first. And of course, I couldn't tell if I was making any mistakes since the pattern wasn't established yet. But once I had a few repeats done, and a couple of inches of fabric on the needles, it got much better. The lace pattern isn't too difficult once you get into it, and now I can at least read the lace enough to usually notice pretty quickly if I've made any mistakes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuvICVVM5I5-ww26x02AQMoyWcgE09NRNq-fax0MAp4l-yjOKkrlTg0jPgfBaBGgrchfD0yPdwidXzB1xZtcGeNcNjeBfzulLvgw-HBcV0atteJ2YNECuh7PUEWStDdutDJ-urefbwCUA/s1600-h/curve2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuvICVVM5I5-ww26x02AQMoyWcgE09NRNq-fax0MAp4l-yjOKkrlTg0jPgfBaBGgrchfD0yPdwidXzB1xZtcGeNcNjeBfzulLvgw-HBcV0atteJ2YNECuh7PUEWStDdutDJ-urefbwCUA/s320/curve2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084482228863153394" border="0" /></a>It doesn't look like much "at rest", but when stretched out, you can really get a good idea of what the lace will look like when blocked.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10094260213130785540noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195073239487586651.post-82308395157075775372007-07-03T06:06:00.000-07:002007-07-03T06:14:52.246-07:00Progress, at lastI finally cast on something from this lovely book, but it wasn't the intended first project. I needed something to do on the plane to London and planned on knitting another <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html">Clapotis</a>, but it wasn't to be. Instead, I cast on the trellis shawl (page 62, I think) using <a href="http://cidermoon.com/">Cider Moon's</a> Icicle in Pandora's Rose. Not sure if I like the variegated yarn with the pattern, but so far it is a very simple project and I am about a third of the way done. There's more info about in on out <a href="http://twoblacksheep.typepad.com/two_black_sheep/2007/07/thats-life.html">blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAydtE1_tl16wsIP5MfSXsjtdoC2866TB9onrx0NtZgyPMKVtL7BZXMSFgPnqcNJ-GOoPVF_cTr1ZA1wD3VaPYOAPyd0OV_2S05SxKJAECrpTRIOb-xxrpqEUg1-aoBmVs1QmZ3dRLT30/s1600-h/trellis1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAydtE1_tl16wsIP5MfSXsjtdoC2866TB9onrx0NtZgyPMKVtL7BZXMSFgPnqcNJ-GOoPVF_cTr1ZA1wD3VaPYOAPyd0OV_2S05SxKJAECrpTRIOb-xxrpqEUg1-aoBmVs1QmZ3dRLT30/s320/trellis1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5082958060329630594" /></a><br /><br />Next up (after finishing my Sockapalooza socks) will be the melon shawl in Habu Textible's Cashmere. If I don't start it soon, Lola might kill me. <br /><br />AvaLola and Avahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03337394774901078530noreply@blogger.com2