This is a section of my current WIP, the Print O’ the Wave stole. I am really, really loving knitting this. The lace repeat is interesting, but not too complicated – every other row is purled, which gives a brief break from concentrating on the chart, and the lace pattern is logical and fairly easy to “read”, with the result that I’ve had to tink back a few times, but (so far!) I haven’t had to frog anything. I was tempted to remove the markers, as shoogling them around is a bit of a nuisance, but they’re handy to count from when I get confused. I’m sticking with my markers and lifelines just in case.
I’m now halfway through the central lace panel, so I guess I’m about 25% done altogether (as I’m not kidding myself about the border – it’ll take ages). I’m already catching myself eyeing up other lace patterns – Muir, of course (possibly in Kidsilk Haze), and Ishbel (the small scarf version, in some fancy silk-containing sock yarn).
Speaking of Ishbel, Whimsical Little Knits arrived and it is just so cute! I love the book plate on the front page (remember those? “This book belongs to:……….”). Ysolda has dated and signed it too, which is a nice touch (I’m also wondering where she got the little sticker with the sender’s address on it – could do with some of those for wedding invitations!). I initially thought I wouldn’t knit many patterns from it, but the more I look at it the more I’m tempted. Next time I’m in Edinburgh I’m definitely paying a visit to K1 for the yarn for the Hap Blanket, though.
Still, need to finish the Print O’ the Wave and Vivian first!
In other news, I have taken up Taekwon-do! This morning I was feeling all fired up after class and decided to go for the 4-mile run I skipped yesterday. And now my legs basically are on strike!
Oh, that is beautiful! The colour of the yarn is amazing.
It is looking absolutely gorgeous! Did you block that section for photos or is it unblocked? I’m sorely tempted to buy more of that Knitwitches silk and knit even more lace.
I’ve used Vistaprint (www.vistaprint.co.uk) a couple of times now for address labels. They have loads of different designs or you can upload your own. I tend to just pick the blank ones with a nice font.
It’s beautiful! And I agree, the color is really amazing. Perfect for a wave motif!
That’s looking beautiful!
I second the Vistaprint recommendation – I ordered flyers from them and keep getting special offers so I can get you some really cheaply if you like…