tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81219794472292538072024-03-12T21:49:45.608-07:00Lace Style KnitalongThe inspiration for this knitalong is Pam Allen and Ann Budd's Lace Style, a new book about knitting lace with 21 inspired patterns from some of the country's most talented and inventive knitwear designers. Members of this KAL are encouraged to share their own creative versions of the patterns as well as their tips and suggestions for yarn substitions. We hope these patterns will give you new ways to think about knitting lace.Original_Laurshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10940854290215441765noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-17960623683092172662015-11-26T13:01:00.001-08:002015-11-26T13:01:08.399-08:00Share John Dillon.docx - 14 KB<a href="https://mfi.re/view/kf867c33ir7w1kb/John_Dillon.docx">Share John Dillon.docx - 14 KB</a>Lauren Dorsee Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162879010179005782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-66711043023129847212009-12-07T09:27:00.000-08:002009-12-07T09:27:20.195-08:00Social Darling Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/12/social-darling-frock-grosgrain-giveaway.html">Social Darling Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-80964468508483297712008-05-24T02:57:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:18.301-08:00Retro Redux Shrug<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__imJopCnNcI/SDfnK2lvqVI/AAAAAAAAAB0/vml4eg6Iqsc/s1600-h/IMG_0715.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203882068088432978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__imJopCnNcI/SDfnK2lvqVI/AAAAAAAAAB0/vml4eg6Iqsc/s320/IMG_0715.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here's yet another Retro Redux Shrug! I finished it already in March, but I found this blog only a week ago. I used Schoeller & Stahl's Portofino yarn - I think it's German. Probably some other yarn would have worked better and the shrug would have been more beautiful, but oh well...<br /><br />This was a very nice knitting project which I enjoyed thoroughly! I just might knit another one with more suitable yarn.<br /><br />I'm planning on knitting another Lace Style design after I finish the project I'm working on now. Lilies of the valley are just about to bloom here. They are my favourite flowers. I even had them in my wedding bouquet. So of course I will knit Lily of the Valley Shawl - I can hardly wait!! And this time yarn I've chosen should be OK.<br /><br /><br /><br />Who am I? My blogname is Päivikki and I live in Finland and have been knitting most of my life. Here's my blog address:<br /><br /><a href="http://varis6.vuodatus.net/">http://varis6.vuodatus.net/</a><br /><br />I'm sorry it's only in Finnish, but some of it will be in English once the SecretPal12 will start.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-85178595254450942872008-04-20T05:33:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:18.651-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/SAs4Wtbs77I/AAAAAAAAACI/Z9Vjimqjib8/s1600-h/retro_redux_shrug-front_cotton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191304958278692786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/SAs4Wtbs77I/AAAAAAAAACI/Z9Vjimqjib8/s320/retro_redux_shrug-front_cotton.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well I liked my wool Retro Redux Shrug so much that I've made another one in cotton. I used almost 2 skeins of K1C2 Ty-Dy (color: 216 Petals)...size 42...using the same needles it called for in the pattern. This is not a good pic, but the shrug turned out nicely.<br /><br />Happy Knitting!!!gsshortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04417697576341930417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-82188003907792536322008-04-11T07:14:00.000-07:002008-04-11T07:15:02.568-07:00Tailored Scallops<span style="font-size: 85%">Here's a blurry pick of the back of "Tailored Scallops." I got the entire back finished in one day:<br><br><center><IMG SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/ljgryphon/KnitStuff/TailoredScallops-1.jpg"></center><br>I'm using Feza's "Fanatic", in Proscribed Colors (thank heavens I found chocolate-and-turqouise yarn!). It's a bit thicker than called for, so I'm using larger needles and adjusting (following the XS instructions for my XL frame, with modifications to make the pieces fit), and it's flying. I got the entire back finished in one day. I was worried, since it's for my sister's wedding, which is sooner than I'd like, but I'm not worried about the time.<br><br>I'm worried because I have <i>exactly enough yarn</i>, and if you ever read <A HREF="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/">the Yarn Harlot's blog</A>, you've heard about what a disaster will befall anyone who doesn't get that extra ball of yarn when they have a chance. (I'll be calling my LNS today to see if they've got another bag hidden somewhere!)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-54775934503398057642008-03-17T09:31:00.001-07:002008-03-17T17:02:43.022-07:00Floral Lace Anklets<div style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfknitster/2322138332/"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 2px solid" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2322138332_081241a3ab_m.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfknitster/2322138332/">Floral Lace Anklets</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sfknitster/">sfknitster</a> </span></div>I just finished these pair of anklets using the magic loop method. They were both knitted in two skeins of the Idena Bambino Ull, in a light purple colorway. Although the pattern wasn't charted, it was fairly easy to memorize. I had fun knitting these beauties.<br clear="all">sfknitsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04960964293511020170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-55320842565102164092008-02-06T07:01:00.001-08:002008-02-06T07:03:57.312-08:00So-close-to-done!Last night (far, far too late), I finished casting off my Lily-of-the-Valley Shawl. Yay! Better pics once I block it, but it's done, it's done, <i>it's done</i>!!<BR><BR><br /><IMG SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/ljgryphon/KnitStuff/Lilly-of-the-ValleyShawl5.jpg">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-59000733175036570472007-12-26T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-26T07:40:40.450-08:00Peek A Boo Cloche HatI have wanted to knit this hat since I got the book, so I finally cast on and got going.<br /><div>It took me about two weeks to do, as I found it really confusing figuring out how to turn the hat over and knit the lace layer. </div><br /><div>I eventually got there though, and here is the finished product!</div><br /><div>Yarn used: 1 red and 1 yellow skein of Reynolds Soft Sea Wool.</div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/2138419712_bcb49c2b31.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/2138419712_bcb49c2b31.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2222/2137639893_6b25373e55.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2222/2137639893_6b25373e55.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Check out <a href="http://knitinc.blogspot.com/">my blog</a> for more!<br /><div>Sinéad</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-65636750255194162982007-12-06T06:06:00.000-08:002008-12-10T11:08:19.733-08:00Happy to Be Here Knitting Lace!I have just joined this KAL and have cast on for my first project from Lace Style (although I doubt it will be my last).<br />I had four skeins of <a href="http://www.debbieblissonline.com/yarn/cash_aran.htm">Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran</a> in Fuschia, they had been destined for a scarf but I decided I'd done enough scarves for awhile, so...I went on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravelry</a> and saw that several people had used this yarn for the Retro Redux Shrug. I immediately cast on, and I love the pattern and the way the shaping is done through different needle sizes--it's a great way to try out my knew <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/Options+Nickel+Plated+Interchangeable+knitting+Needle+Set_ND90245.html">KnitPicks Options needle set</a>!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TehWwhfWkZs/R1gC2N6Xw9I/AAAAAAAAANc/2gass0aBS1c/s1600-h/DSCN0685.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TehWwhfWkZs/R1gC2N6Xw9I/AAAAAAAAANc/2gass0aBS1c/s320/DSCN0685.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140862105114100690" /></a><br />The Shrug is a bit on hold now, as I try to complete a few holiday projects and a warm scarf for my husband as the chill sets in!Jersey Shore Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930114031410850867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-90558815055247409032007-10-02T15:44:00.000-07:002007-10-02T15:48:16.816-07:00cover sweaterHi everyone,<br /><br />I'm new to this knitalong! I purchased the book after seeing the beautiful lace jacket on the cover and am wondering if anyone is working on it? Any thoughts or tips before starting? I am thrilled to see all the Retro Redux, one of my other favorites.Mary Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18267575799573870414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-9763985918229804742007-10-01T10:09:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:19.954-08:00Shetland Shaw Truned Vest<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RwEqPE4ZKII/AAAAAAAAAAc/rII_Duj4em0/s1600-h/IMG_0826.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116417090166270082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RwEqPE4ZKII/AAAAAAAAAAc/rII_Duj4em0/s320/IMG_0826.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have started Shetland Shawl Turned Vest. I am using Knit Picks Shine in sand. I have such trouble knitting items that I can actually wear. I usually get gauge, I just pick the wrong dimensions or something. Maybe this one will work for me. Terry G<br /><div></div>Terry Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16400058219507507095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-66400741128098030102007-09-23T07:11:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:21.035-08:00And yet, another Redo Redux Shrug<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RvZ0f3btXmI/AAAAAAAAAA8/6TEwuz7G1W0/s1600-h/retro_redux_shrug-front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113402517730713186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RvZ0f3btXmI/AAAAAAAAAA8/6TEwuz7G1W0/s320/retro_redux_shrug-front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RvZ0gHbtXnI/AAAAAAAAABE/IgFQy-a1-4w/s1600-h/retro_redux_shrug-back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113402522025680498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RvZ0gHbtXnI/AAAAAAAAABE/IgFQy-a1-4w/s320/retro_redux_shrug-back.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, I had to go and make another one. This time for me. I used Malabrigo 157 - Amoroso, 216 yds. I love this yarn. I used the same needle sizes and was able to knit the size 38 using less than 2 skeins. This is one of the softest wool yarns I have worked with to date. I'm waiting for my LYS to get the lace version in and of course, I will have to try it out. Anyway, Happy Knitting.</div>gsshortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04417697576341930417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-41529516844997875932007-09-16T21:54:00.000-07:002007-09-16T21:56:55.047-07:00My Little Silk Shrug<div align="center">My "Little Silk Shrug":</div><div align="center">:<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img style="WIDTH: 346px; HEIGHT: 273px" height="430" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/nillakitty/LittleLaceShrug1.jpg" width="388" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img style="WIDTH: 278px; HEIGHT: 414px" height="639" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/nillakitty/LittleLaceShrug2.jpg" width="278" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Louisa Harding Grace (50% Wool/50% Silk):<em> 6 & 8</em> </span></div><div align="center">I added the fuschia trim for more... coverage, I suppose, for lack or a better word.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-83369726896740427672007-09-16T12:01:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:21.325-08:00One More Retro<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x6cTocUkomo/Ru2DIbnZ6aI/AAAAAAAAAA0/73WmYCoiZWE/s1600-h/DSC00350.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_x6cTocUkomo/Ru2DIbnZ6aI/AAAAAAAAAA0/73WmYCoiZWE/s320/DSC00350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5110885333010606498" /></a><br />Here's my Retro Redux Shrug - mine took a little more yarn than the pattern specified (still, only 3 skeins of Rowan Calmer #461) and I added 3/4-1 inch of edging on size 9 needles to add a bit of curve to the fit and lengthen the back. Like another knitter posted, mine also fit a little snug around the arms - which could be due to seaming - but I wouldn't want go up a size and it fits fine now. This is a great pattern and a great little shrug to have while travelling; it's small enough to fit in handbag and will keep your shoulders warm on those unexpected cool nights!ofthesun1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01899185777698049273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-38020656351673738962007-09-09T06:11:00.001-07:002008-12-10T11:08:21.529-08:00Yet another Retro Redux Shrug!Here is my first FO from Lace Style, a Retro Redux Shrug.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qC3CT2OgiCI/RuPxPdW40iI/AAAAAAAAACs/Zj1FS5nBdDM/s1600-h/P9080237.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108191650249232930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qC3CT2OgiCI/RuPxPdW40iI/AAAAAAAAACs/Zj1FS5nBdDM/s320/P9080237.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now I know it's not the best example of it ever done, but it's my first shrug ever and I'm very proud of it. Just a couple of niggles: I should have made the next size up as it's a bit short at the back and underarms. Also, my cast on is a bit tight around my arm. That would probably be solved by making the next size up too, but overall I'm happy. It was a very easy and enjoyable knit! I used 3 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran for it and I made it in the middle size.</div><div>Head on over to <a href="http://www.knitinc.blogspot.com/">my blog</a> for some more pictures!</div><div> </div><div>Sinéad</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-2143778560919882982007-09-04T09:30:00.001-07:002007-09-04T09:30:59.807-07:00Hi allHi all.<br />I'm new to this KAL and new to KALs and blogging in general. I'm making the Katharine Hepburn Cardigan in Knitpicks Shine Sport, color is Violet. I'm about one inch from finishing the back piece and already about two inches into the front left half. I thought it would be fun to share my progress and see what other people are doing with the designs from this book. I am loving this sweater, so much so that I might make another one in wool later as a colder weather sweater. I'll post pics as soon as I get them off my camera, and figure out how to post them.nicolana111http://www.blogger.com/profile/18019414238907881495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-46184081793458493652007-09-02T17:06:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:21.759-08:00Little Silk Shrug<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F59ERTA5xO4/RttRrI3QTdI/AAAAAAAAACc/FBR0Y6AFBdM/s1600-h/Lace+Style+KAL+Blue+Silk+Shrug.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105764404110052818" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F59ERTA5xO4/RttRrI3QTdI/AAAAAAAAACc/FBR0Y6AFBdM/s200/Lace+Style+KAL+Blue+Silk+Shrug.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F59ERTA5xO4/RttRrY3QTeI/AAAAAAAAACk/IB2LdK-68ko/s1600-h/Lace+Style+KAL+Blue+Silk+Shrug+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105764408405020130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F59ERTA5xO4/RttRrY3QTeI/AAAAAAAAACk/IB2LdK-68ko/s200/Lace+Style+KAL+Blue+Silk+Shrug+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sorry for the delay, but it has taken some time for me to get pictures for this post. The shrug was completed in no time. As I mentioned before, the pattern is very simple, yet the results are stylish. I liked this so much that I purchased more of the same yarn, but this time in a vibrant red. I'll be sure to share pictures once I start the project. It's great to see the results of some of the other projects, especially the essential tank. It's on my list of projects yet to come, but then again, I think I'd like to make one of everything in the book.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-12175450823806162892007-08-29T15:16:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:25.440-08:00Another Retro Redux Shrug<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RtXw1B2DOqI/AAAAAAAAAAY/4tTqCjfopNI/s1600-h/retro_redux_shrug.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104250546513197730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YoJlnWdzXQo/RtXw1B2DOqI/AAAAAAAAAAY/4tTqCjfopNI/s320/retro_redux_shrug.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi All...this is my first post on this KAL. I hope to have more pics once I can get my blog together. Here's my Retro Redux Shrug. It is a surprise gift for my Aunt, whose in her 70's. She was looking through Lace Style and saw the shrug. She had mentioned how much she liked it and would like to have one...hint, hint. Since she lives outside of Washington, D.C. and doesn't get to come home (TN) often, I thought this would be a very nice gift for her. I had fun knitting this and it took about a week to make. I hope to make a few more with different yarns. I saw the yarn at JoAnn's and decided to try it out. I thought it was a nice soft yarn, holds it shape well and easy on my hands. I haven't been able to find any info on this yarn from anyone else who has used it before. If you have used this before, what were your thoughts on this yarn. Anyway, happy knitting.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Yarn</strong>: Moda Dea Washable Wool<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Color</strong>: 4418 - Real Tealgsshortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04417697576341930417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-13014067416747226902007-08-29T06:12:00.001-07:002007-08-29T06:18:14.775-07:00Lilly of the Valley Shawl<span style="font-size:-3;">Okay, I've gotten through one set of 28 rows, so the pattern is finally visible - yay!<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/ljgryphon/KnitStuff/LOTVShawl3.jpg" alt="Lilly of the Valley Shawl from Lace Style" border="0" /><br /><br />Now I just have 13 more of these to do before I can start the edging (and get rid of my lovely brown acrylic worsted contrasting yarn... SO does not go with my lovely lavender wool-silk!). More pics on <a href="http://craftygryphon.livejournal.com/114993.html#cutid2">one of the other blogs I have</a>. (Granted, there's not a lot to see just yet, but I'm very excited about it!)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-50536732384206899582007-08-28T06:39:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:25.723-08:00Essential Tank TopI finished the essential tank top and love it! There's another picture and some more details on my blog.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GiFnmd0XmRk/RtQlygiv12I/AAAAAAAAAFs/H7PzWxdXl6Y/s1600-h/Photo+22.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GiFnmd0XmRk/RtQlygiv12I/AAAAAAAAAFs/H7PzWxdXl6Y/s200/Photo+22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103745827376977762" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-87867931221379607452007-08-12T01:21:00.001-07:002008-12-10T11:08:26.259-08:00Retro Redux Shrug Part OneHere are the pictures for my Retro Redux Shrug. More info on my <a href="http://projectsusingmysticks.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IqwEmyG2418/Rr7E1xnryBI/AAAAAAAAAEk/UQNccPoiymA/s1600-h/P1000650.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097728256361875474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IqwEmyG2418/Rr7E1xnryBI/AAAAAAAAAEk/UQNccPoiymA/s200/P1000650.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IqwEmyG2418/Rr7E2RnryCI/AAAAAAAAAEs/QmffjoY86bY/s1600-h/P1000647.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097728264951810082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IqwEmyG2418/Rr7E2RnryCI/AAAAAAAAAEs/QmffjoY86bY/s200/P1000647.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IqwEmyG2418/Rr6_FBnryAI/AAAAAAAAAEc/G2BA6_iMxHc/s1600-h/P1000638.jpg"></a></div>All of my Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13323210021633976749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-23653454215918165282007-08-10T10:09:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:26.685-08:00Not retro redux shrug<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RrycF9QVboI/AAAAAAAAAAU/J7cFMyTqmRI/s1600-h/shrug.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097120504432914050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RrycF9QVboI/AAAAAAAAAAU/J7cFMyTqmRI/s320/shrug.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is my first time posting and the first item I've knitted from <em>Lace Style.</em> I am afraid I made a mistake while reading the pattern and put 2 knits after each yo, ssk. I didn't realize until I had bound off! I couldn't figure out why my shrug pattern was so different than that shown in the book. Oh well, I think it still looks nice. I <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RrycF9QVbnI/AAAAAAAAAAM/TOdLrvbnRZY/s1600-h/IMG_0811.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097120504432914034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTfMSvv9UXg/RrycF9QVbnI/AAAAAAAAAAM/TOdLrvbnRZY/s320/IMG_0811.JPG" border="0" /></a>used Knit Picks Shine worsted in blush. I really like all the patterns in this book. Living in Florida makes it hard to wear any thing knitted. These lace patterns are just great for the balmy weather we have here. I plan my next project from the book <div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">to be the Shetland Shawl Turned Vest. I have Shine Sport in sand for that. Maybe this time I'll get the pattern right! Terry G</span></div>Terry Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16400058219507507095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-13800394808702201372007-08-06T11:00:00.000-07:002007-08-06T11:05:56.539-07:00Marker useI am new to knitting lace. I made the Retro shrug and as simple as the pattern is I still made several mistakes sooooo before embarking on something harder ( I absolutely adore the Essential Tank) I would love some advice on where to put the markers that will help keep me on target. I noticed that the person who posted the beginning of her Lily of the Valley shawl found markers very helpful. Thanks!maryebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-35794402509999863112007-08-01T20:35:00.000-07:002007-08-01T20:43:36.393-07:00Another Retro Redux!Me too!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img style="WIDTH: 157px; HEIGHT: 247px" height="580" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/nillakitty/RetroRedux1.jpg" width="294" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img style="WIDTH: 156px; HEIGHT: 246px" height="650" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/nillakitty/RetroRedux2.jpg" width="269" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mine's Knit Picks Andean Silk in Cream. Loved the pattern... I knit it smaller than me because I'm trying to lose weight (20 lbs. down, 40 more to go!). It's the perfect pattern for this because it stretches so I can wear it now if I want, and it doesn't have to stretch across the dreaded boob-age territory...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121979447229253807.post-87770582889765383232007-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:08:26.980-08:00Lily of the Valley Shawl Finally Clicks<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jcaboHTvba0/RrCvaJDJQOI/AAAAAAAAAAM/eEm2hLngeWY/s1600-h/lily+of+the+valley+shawl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093764042196599010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jcaboHTvba0/RrCvaJDJQOI/AAAAAAAAAAM/eEm2hLngeWY/s320/lily+of+the+valley+shawl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Three months ago, I purchased the Handmaiden Sea Silk in ivory. I mastered the provisional cast on, done for the first time; I easily knit the first border edging rows. Then, screech. You see, my lace knitting experience is limited to socks; I have never before attempted a shawl. I knit; I frogged. Repeat as nauseum. Many pairs of socks tempted me away as I occasionally glanced askance at the very little I had completed on the shawl, which is a gift for my mother, otherwise known as "The Meem." She picked it out herself. It was a substitution for the Hug-Me-Tight from Knit Two Together which, I am ashamed to say, was supposed to be a gift for, gulp, last Christmas. It defeated me. The gauge looked screwy; the pattern seemed cursed. </p><p>As I switched to the lovely Lily of the Valley shawl, I thought the curse was broken, then convinced myself it dwelled within me and my incompetence. Just this past weekend, however, as the Tour de France was ending and with it Harry Potter, the curse lifted and it all made sense to me. Use plenty of stitch markers; get yourself a pattern keeper from KnitPicks. Happily, I am making progress! My inner glee cannot be contained!</p><p>After posting a photo of the shawl to my own blog, pretendingtofarm.com, I got numerous compliments and much interest in joining the quest for lovely lilies. Finally, I am a knitter of lace. The only caveat? Alcohol and lace do not mix. When imbibing, just say no to lace!</p>Lauren Dorsee Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162879010179005782noreply@blogger.com6