My knitting queue was honestly concocted sometime in February. I spent a few days trawling Ravelry like nobody's business. Then I realised knitting isn't sewing and it's very depressing to want to make 32 things that you would never finish before 2029. So I stopped.
That means I planned this scarf in February! My plans were created with an educational progression and I think it's working, because after this comes the Miette (LACE!!). Making this scarf has been really amazing for my lace learning skills. I shortened it by 10 rows on the width, and used the leftovers from my last sweater - Malabrigo Rios. I had just about 2 skeins, one of Purpuras that I hadn't used at all, and 3 ends of Zarzamora. Since the scarf is started at both ends and grafted together in the middle, I reckoned if it were too short I could find something to add into the middle without it looking too bad, but I ended up just stretching it when I blocked it.
A great thing about doing lace in a pattern like this, is that 51 stitches isn't too much to follow. I definitely made a few mistakes, but every time I lost a stitch it was quick to identify and make a new one, and the pattern for the most problem hid the mistakes. I had to review how to properly do yarn overs and ssk. I think I've mentioned that I learned to knit in Finland and because of this I hold everything differently than the majority of youtube video-producers, so sometimes I have to either seek a video from someone who holds their knitting like I do, or watch the videos until I understand the fundamental movement, before I get it. (that happened a lot with short rows...)
Anyway once I stopped trying to watch movies while knitting the pattern, this went smoothly. Also this time I'm the one leaving, not Tanya my translator, so I was much more relaxed about the process, at least until the final few days. I finished the scarf on time but I didn't have a chance to block it! But Tanya likes it that long, so I'm in luck.
I loved making this scarf and I was sort of sad to give it up as it turned out so beautiful, and the texture really makes it feel substantial in a way my previous scarves haven't felt.
In other news, I've not completely gone over to the dark side! There's a strong possibility that I will be reunited with my ENTIRE SEWING STASH during the course of 2016! And get to sew again! Not just on vacation! Hurrah!
That means I planned this scarf in February! My plans were created with an educational progression and I think it's working, because after this comes the Miette (LACE!!). Making this scarf has been really amazing for my lace learning skills. I shortened it by 10 rows on the width, and used the leftovers from my last sweater - Malabrigo Rios. I had just about 2 skeins, one of Purpuras that I hadn't used at all, and 3 ends of Zarzamora. Since the scarf is started at both ends and grafted together in the middle, I reckoned if it were too short I could find something to add into the middle without it looking too bad, but I ended up just stretching it when I blocked it.
A great thing about doing lace in a pattern like this, is that 51 stitches isn't too much to follow. I definitely made a few mistakes, but every time I lost a stitch it was quick to identify and make a new one, and the pattern for the most problem hid the mistakes. I had to review how to properly do yarn overs and ssk. I think I've mentioned that I learned to knit in Finland and because of this I hold everything differently than the majority of youtube video-producers, so sometimes I have to either seek a video from someone who holds their knitting like I do, or watch the videos until I understand the fundamental movement, before I get it. (that happened a lot with short rows...)
Anyway once I stopped trying to watch movies while knitting the pattern, this went smoothly. Also this time I'm the one leaving, not Tanya my translator, so I was much more relaxed about the process, at least until the final few days. I finished the scarf on time but I didn't have a chance to block it! But Tanya likes it that long, so I'm in luck.
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| The airconditioning had us all shivering so the scarf immediately went to creative use... |
I loved making this scarf and I was sort of sad to give it up as it turned out so beautiful, and the texture really makes it feel substantial in a way my previous scarves haven't felt.
In other news, I've not completely gone over to the dark side! There's a strong possibility that I will be reunited with my ENTIRE SEWING STASH during the course of 2016! And get to sew again! Not just on vacation! Hurrah!
Really enjoyed looking through this collection. The combination of fine fabrics and intricate lace work makes these Lace Stoles stand out as a sophisticated fashion accessory.
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