I started this project on the first day of March and got 14 rows done during the first few days. With 14 rows, the pattern didn't really show and so I began to suspect the needle size (US2) I used was not right. Then I discovered that Eunny is using a size way smaller than mine. Therefore, I continued. Now I have finished 2 pattern repeats for the central panel and finally I can see the pattern emerging.
I am using KnitPicks' Alpaca Clouds in Iris. The colour is really hard to capture ... but maybe you can see it better in this:
Actually, this is my third attempt. For the first time, I didn't get the provisional cast on right. Then, I found that I was struggling big time but didn't get much done with the Aero needle (right of the picture). After touring the nearest shops, I found the best needle (left of the picture) for this lace project - Susan Bates Quicksilver:
Right now, I am loving this project. This is a more sophisticated lace project than River or Kiri, and yet not so challenging that I would feel frustrated ... yet! I still have to see how it goes when it comes to the 2 borders and the edging.
15 comments:
Oh my goodness! Your lace is GORGEOUS!! The pattern is emerging so beautifully! I'll be using Alpaca Cloud when I cast-on for the stole later this week, too. I was planning to use US 3's, but now I'm wondering if I should go down to 2's instead. I'm going to use my Inox needles, so I'm crossing my fingers that it works out well for this. Looking at your beautiful panel makes me so excited to cast-on for mine!! Fantastic work...take care, Agnes! :-)
It's very pretty, Agnes!! I'm so impressed. I agree with you about the Quicksilver needles -- the cord is a pain!
This stole is so pretty! You are making a great progress, the pattern is so clear.
That is a beautiful pattern! I am picky about lace, but that looks like something I would wear. Seems like plenty of folks have noticed the lack of pointy, well connected circs--maybe there is a marketing idea in there somewhere?
I absolutely agree about the needles! Quicksilver points on Addi Turbo cord, and you're good to go. Bryspun circulars are pretty good, too, but they don't go that small. Sigh. I guess we all keep looking.
I think it is lovely! And I have 10 skeins of that same colorway -- it is wonderful and rich.
I need some of those double rings! The split rings are driving me crazy. Where can I find such rings?
Such a lovely lace! And one suggestion: Since you're working a straight project that doesn't have a gazillion stitches, I recommend straight needles because it is so much easier than constantly working the lightweight yarn stitches over that ugly join.
What a beautiful pattern and lovely knitting!
I made some beaded markers for the fun of it but I use (prefer) the wafer thin ones myself - especially for laceweight.
They come in 3 sizes in a tiny box and are completely smooth. Not too pricey either.
Hmmm, I like that very, very much, and since I'm currently knitting with some of the same yarn I know exactly what the color looks like. Although I think I'm going to frog my projects and start on a different lace. I just can't wrap my brain around writing my own pattern right now.
ooooh, pretty pretty! =)
It's lovely Agnes! Such beautiful knitting as always!
It's weird, some of my Aeros have better points than others! My #2's have a perfect point but my #1's are kinda blunt! You'd think some manufactured would make a great flexible csble with a smooth join, pointy tips and a true #2 (2.75 mm) instead of the Addi 2.5 mm!
Oh, the pattern is so beautiful! And I love the yarn, too. The stole is looking gorgeous. Can't wait to see it finished.
The lace is looking good! Now, I'll just have to go rip my round shawl and restart again...so that I can get it upsized. :P
Gosh, your lace is looking absolutely gorgeous! It seems changing to smaller needles and getting these finely pointed ones really did the trick - the pattern emerges so lovely now indeed!
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