Upstairs

Here is my last lace project for the Season of Lace 2008.  The pattern is Upstairs (Rav link).  The yarn is Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in the Peppermint colorway.  I did four extra pattern repeats to increase the length.  The blocked measurements are 19″ x 60″.  I probably could have stretched it a bit more.  I’ve . . . → Read More: Upstairs Read more »

Upstairs

This is most likely going to be the last lace item for this “Season”.  It is Upstairs by WollSchnegge.  I am using the English version of the pattern that is at Ravelry.

I started it Sept 3rd and have been knitting away on it to get it finished.  I’m not quite half way done.

The yarn is Knit . . . → Read More: Upstairs Read more »

Black Olives

This stole reminded me of black olives while I was designing it so that is what I ended up calling it.  It starts with a provisional cast on.  Once the main knitting is done the lace edging is knit sideways on the working end, then unzip the provisional cast on and knit the border on the . . . → Read More: Black Olives Read more »

Snowflake Star Ornament

Just a quick little project.  This is the Snowflake Star by Judy Gibson.  I decided to give a 5-pointed star a try.  I used a metallic thread so it shimmers.  Here’s the link to this project . . . → Read More: Snowflake Star Ornament Read more »

Finished Pi Cloth

The border for this pi cloth was finished on the 18th and it is now all blocked and dried!

I used size 5 mercerized perle cotton and size 2 . . . → Read More: Finished Pi Cloth Read more »

New Lace Projects

I didn’t take a picture of this pi cloth until it was almost done.  I cast on July 11th.   I have to finish the border yet and block it.  I designed this cloth as a great way to practice the Lighter Circular Beginning (second half of that video or a picture version here – last . . . → Read More: New Lace Projects Read more »

Goddess Knits Anniversary Mystery Shawl

I’m catching up on blogging this morning. I cast on for the Anniversary Mystery Shawl on the 21st. Went with size 5 needles and yarn from handpaintedyarn. I’ve done Clue 1A and Clue 2B so far and . . . → Read More: Goddess Knits Anniversary Mystery Shawl Read more »

Warming up with Adamas

I finished Adamas this week. I put up pictures on my blog but even more on Ravelry. This was my third triangle shawl. I completed Swallowtail in April and Diamond Fantasy in May. I had no idea that Seasons of Lace was going to be in my future. Although I don’t . . . → Read More: Warming up with Adamas Read more »