OK, this time I’m really going to do it…..lace that is. I’ve finally decided I SHOULD be able to do an “Easy” pattern from the book A Gathering of Lace. I picked the Beginner’s Triangle to do for my first lace project. I started on US #6 needles and made a few mistakes that I tried to fix but wasn’t happy with. I got to about row 15 and decided to rip and redo. This time I used a US #4 needle and I’m much happier with the results. I want a very warm shawl that will hold up to lots of use and abuse. I plan on leaving it on my chair in the living room during the cooler months. It will probably get sat on by a dog or a cat at some time or other.
I wanted to really be successful with the pattern this time. I started doing the Mystic Light Shawl KAL on Ravelry but before I finished Clue #1, I realized that pattern was to advanced for a beginning project. I don’t want lace to frustrate me to the point that I give up on it. I KNOW I can do this!!
Heck the first 20 rows took me all day to do (right). I’m seeing a much better version this time. The holes are all in the right places….LOL
May 23, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Congratulation on a successful start! It is very lovely. Enjoy the process…it can be relaxing and therapeutic.
I started a wrap two days ago in similar color but ran out of yarn the next day. Now it’s in hibernation until I find its mate. Oh well…
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May 23, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Congratulations on starting your first lace project! My Mediterranean Lace from A Gathering of Lace was my first lace project too, and I had to cast on, rip, and re-cast on about 15 times before I finally had it right (and even then, I’m not sure it’s completely right…. but it was good enough
Looking forward to seeing your progress!
May 27, 2008 at 11:10 am
Good for you. Lace does take time to get the hang of, but once you get it, you’re hooked.
Have fun!
May 31, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Glad to hear you are jumping into lace knitting. It looks great so far. I am also knitting a lace shawl for the first time this summer - The Icarus Shawl from Interweave Knits a few years ago. I have done lace knitting before, but never a piece this big. Can’t wait to see how it goes for you!
Cheers
June 14, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Looks great! I think you found my beginning of this project too (just posted). I’ll look forward to hearing about your progress (am blogless) as well as admiring your beautiful animals! (a very pretty color for this shawl, too).