My last entry – Bulky Red Himalaya Zigzag Lace Scarf

I just started this a couple of weeks ago.  It’s a fast easy pattern.  I’m planning on giving it as a gift to a very fair complexioned, blue eyed, blonde lady.  Do you think this red will look good on that type of coloring?  I hope so.  You can see all the project . . . → Read More: My last entry – Bulky Red Himalaya Zigzag Lace Scarf Read more »

My first shawl

Believe it or not, this shawl has less than 350 yards of luscious wool/silk yarn – details of which can be seen at my Ravelry link.

I couldn’t believe it knitted up so quickly!  I will be tackling another shawl . . . → Read More: My first shawl Read more »

sots3 clue 6

I know I just showed you clue five, but I wanted to get clue six finished to show you before the Summer of Lace ended. I usually divide the clues up by the number of days I have to work on it, so doing the entire clue in one day was a bit harsh. At any . . . → Read More: sots3 clue 6 Read more »

Some “man-lace” for my sister!

Please don’t tell my sister that David describes his Martian Scarf as “man-lace.”  I gave it to her for her birthday (in August) and I think the tailored style will go well with many of her business suits.   I had originally planned on giving her the Green Column of Leaves – to go with her dark . . . → Read More: Some “man-lace” for my sister! Read more »

A Newbie Wee FO – Amanda hat

I started this hat July 1st.  Here’s my Ravelry link for all the details and extra pictures.  It was definitely a learning experience, but I think I’ll probably actually wear it this Winter!  I call it my Himalaya hat because the yarn is Himalaya Yarn from Tibet!  And it has bits of bright colorful silk thrown . . . → Read More: A Newbie Wee FO – Amanda hat Read more »

My last 2 fo’s

I finally finished the mikado ribbon Rivolo.  It got heavy after a while!  But I like the looks of it anyway

And my chenille facecloth from spa . . . → Read More: My last 2 fo’s Read more »

final fo

I consider this my last fo for sol08 as I don´t think my yarn will arrive tomorrow so that i could finish my beaded swallowtail. So here she is, Alhambra. Thanks everyone, this has been an adventure. Hopefully we´ll meet at winter of lace if there  is one . . . → Read More: final fo Read more »

Just One More….

I’m going to squeeze in one last wee little project.

I had this lone ball of Hayfield Kimono lying about the house with nowhere to go.

It’s perfect for a little something for a dear friend of mine who is suffering from cancer.  I’m pleased at finding the perfect project for this yarn.  I’m pleased . . . → Read More: Just One More…. Read more »

Summery Spring-y Socks

Late to post — I haven’t been here for a while!  But I have been knitting lace….

Here is my only lace FO, though; my two other lace projects are big ones, though one should be done within a week or so and the other within the month (I hope).

These are my Spring Forward socks from the . . . → Read More: Summery Spring-y Socks Read more »

New Project

I finally decided on a pair of socks for my daughter after purchasing some Panda silk. The name of this pattern is Come Dancing.

These should knit up quickly since she . . . → Read More: New Project Read more »