Pics!
I feel as though I need to prove myself as a knitter. I am knitting. Lots. Too much, in fact, if there is such a thing.
First, the Leaf Lace Shawl, ready for its edging:
Here's a closeup of the lace:
I've enjoyed knitting this, but am looking forward to finishing it.
I've been working on a little sweater for me. I've had 12 balls of Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Patine in Sloe staring at me for months. It's finally decided it wants to be a short sleeved cardi. Here's the work so far on the back.
I started with a madeira scallop border, taken, of course, from Knitting on the Edge. Very sweet, but curly. We hope the miracle of blocking will win out.
The yarn is turning my fingers a bit blue, but I have faith that a vinegar bath upon completion will set all to rights.
Comments
Yay! The knitting looks lovely. I've got some Cotton Patine in my stash that I'm waiting for warmer weather to work on.
Posted by: Janice in GA | February 20, 2005 10:58 PM
Love the lace leaf shawl and the cotton pantine is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Kathleen | February 21, 2005 06:14 PM
Isn't Cotton Patine lovely to knit with? BUT all colors seem to rub off on the fingers while you are knitting. It also of course fades a bit with washing, so be sure to wash all parts of your project at once so they match.
My spinner sources tell me 1/2 tsp. of alum (find it in the spice section of the grocery) in the rinse water will probably work better than vinegar to set the color. Vinegar, being acid, works on protein fibers. Cotton is a plant fiber.
Posted by: LMK | February 22, 2005 10:09 AM