JustdotChristina « Seasons of Lace

Finished!

By JustdotChristina, on September 13th, 2008%

The Meru Gale (Ravelry link) is finally finished!

I gave it to my mother and she graciously agreed to model it . . . → Read More: Finished! Read more »

Schizophrenia

By JustdotChristina, on September 6th, 2008%

Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with lace?

While I am new to this, I find the following scenario being repeated over and over and over again:

Casting on with lace weight yarn for the first time, there was immediate intimidation. A few rows into the project, my confidence began to grow and I thought: “I love . . . → Read More: Schizophrenia Read more »

There is still time…I think

By JustdotChristina, on September 3rd, 2008%

Well, so far I have only finished one lace project and that was a pair of socks:

However, I hope to finish my first ever project with actual lace weight yarn before September 23!

For a little inspiration, I decided to wash and block what I had already completed.

This:

Turned into this:

Oh, yeah! I can . . . → Read More: There is still time…I think Read more »

Slow going on the Gale

By JustdotChristina, on August 1st, 2008%

However, I absolutely love it!

Pattern: Gale by Anne Hanson of KnitSpot

Yarn: Curious Creek’s Meru in . . . → Read More: Slow going on the Gale Read more »

A little comfort, as well as a FO

By JustdotChristina, on July 11th, 2008%

On Saturday the husband of a very good friend of mine sustained a traumatic brain injury. He has been in ICU since then. As we are 2000+ miles apart, I wanted to send her a little comfort with a whole lot of love.

Her favorite color is green and these are made with super comfy Plucky Knitter . . . → Read More: A little comfort, as well as a FO Read more »

Rainy Day Lace Socks

By JustdotChristina, on July 8th, 2008%

Well, the Meru Gale has been slow going, especially for this novice lace knitter, so I decided to cast on a pair of Rainy Day Lace socks in a springy green sport from The Plucky Knitter called “Sprout.”

After only a couple of hours I am half-way up the foot, as I decided to do a toe-up method . . . → Read More: Rainy Day Lace Socks Read more »

I think I got it

By JustdotChristina, on June 21st, 2008%

As this is the first time I have ever knitted with lace weight yarn, I have spent the day struggling with getting the hang of it, but I think I am getting it.

Progress so far is here.

Yay!

I love the Curious Creek Fibers Meru. The colors are enchanting and I cannot wait to see this thing . . . → Read More: I think I got it Read more »

Casting on!

By JustdotChristina, on June 21st, 2008%

Well, as I am new to lace, this should be challenging, as well as fun!

My first ever lace weight project (and third ever lace project) will be Gale by Anne Hanson with Curious Creek Fibers Meru.

Lace weight yarn is totally intimidating for me, so, I have also decided to cast on a cute pair of lace . . . → Read More: Casting on! Read more »

New to lace

By JustdotChristina, on June 18th, 2008%

But, ready and willing to go.

Earlier this week I finished my first lace projects ever!

Apparently, I am happy to follow Maria down the path of a new addiction.

Thank you for allowing me to join . . . → Read More: New to lace Read more »

Seasons of Lace