I’m doing it, I’m doing it, I’m really doing it! I’m knitting lace!
…and so far, so good! It’s a little hard to see…lace is a little bunchy before blocking but I’ve completed 84 rows of the first chart (which is 97 rows in total). I’ve chosen the Haruni and opted for this lovely denim blue over the celery. (I thought she might get more wear out of it). The second chart is where I’ll start placing the beads. Let me tell you, this type of knitting is highly addictive! Though I have knit lace before, this is my first crack at a triangular shawl. I think I’d better look into some blocking wires.
In a burst of responsibility, I finished the Tequila Sunrise Socks before I began the Haruni (which is a lucky thing because nothin’ is gettin’ done until this project is finished 🙂 Since I had only one skein, these are ankle length and I just love them. The fit is beautiful. I swear I’ll post the pattern tomorrow!
The Modern Home Economist
I think your shawl is coming along beautifully. Well done! You make me want to try lace. I cannot wait for your sock pattern 🙂
Cindy
Love the socks! Wow the colour is amazing.
And well done on the lace. Its gorgeous. Man, you have just tackled that one easily! Or made it look easy.
🙂
Pearls-Toronto
Thanks, June! Feel like Knit Cafe tomorrow night? 🙂
Ellen
Holy rapid progress Batman!
Also, what loavesandstitches said about blocking wires. I haven’t got any yet but having spent almost an hour on my knees sticking pins into my taj mahal shawl yesterday afternoon, I can assure you that they have been moved up to the very top of my knitting shopping list.
Pearls-Toronto
I think I better dash out and pick them up tomorrow 😉
Pearls-Toronto
Can’t wait to see pictures of your Taj Mahal!
loavesandstitches
Oh yes, you should definitely get some blocking wires. It makes lace blocking SO much easier. I got mine at Knit Picks and I’ve been pretty happy with them.