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July 17, 2007
Spring Shawl border, part 1
Border rows 1-63, detail.
When I first started to knit the shawl, I wasn't sure I cared for the merino/tencel blend--it felt a little rough and scratchy (even though it feels soft soft soft in the skein). I think I may be having a change of heart as I get used to it, though. It certainly feels more substantial than the cashmere/silk blend I used for the Wedding Ring shawl, yet it is fine and practically weightless. Plus, when you drop a stitch it's sticky enough to not escape immediately--as long as you don't breath or make any sudden movements.
There are only two weeks left in the library school summer session and I spent most of the weekend either freaked out by all the work I have to do or procrastinating (or attempting to remain sane?) with the lace knitting. Believe it or not, I've managed to convince my Digital Libraries professor that I can construct a library of lace knitting resources for my final project. Details to follow, provided I can figure out how to make it all work.
Posted by missalicefaye at July 17, 2007 10:15 AM
A friend of mine tried, unsuccessfully, to get her Subject Analysis professor to let her final project for indexing be index to all the volumes of Barbara Walker. I am still bummed about this.
Posted by: Ellen at July 17, 2007 11:44 AM
Nice work on convincing your professor! Too bad you can't do an Electrical Engineering thesis on knitting...oh wait, maybe I could knit some circuits with wire! ;)
And I continue to be amazed at how prolific a lace knitter you are! I'm at 45 minutes a round on the Garden Shawl now, and I can't ever do more than 2 rounds in one sitting! And I still have the border after that!
Posted by: Adam at July 17, 2007 12:11 PM
A library of lace knitting resources is VERY needed! Think of how much our book and yarn stash would grow with that available! Carry On! m :)
Posted by: miyamojo at July 17, 2007 01:45 PM
To be able to combine study projects with fun projects -- sweet! Good deal!
Posted by: Janice in GA at July 17, 2007 01:56 PM
Dude, it's beautiful. Of course I would have burnt the whole thing if I had to rip back six rows. Heck no...Your nerves of steel are amazing.
Posted by: Sil at July 17, 2007 03:26 PM
Interesting comments about the merino/tencel blend. I've been pondering the characteristics of that blend in my handspun in the last two posts. For lack of a better term, I call it somewhat "crunchy".
Posted by: Valerie at July 17, 2007 03:51 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Laritza at July 17, 2007 06:41 PM
Your knitting is just beautiful! I enjoy trying new yarns out when I knit and I'm very interested to see how this yarn works for you once you go to wash/block it out. If anyone can produce a Lace Resource Library it's you. What at terrific way to enjoy your final project. You have a very smart instructor :-)
Posted by: Jane at July 18, 2007 12:33 AM
beautiful... love the detailed photos. You made me smile when reading the bit about dropped stitches sticking providing you make no sudden movements or cough!!! Have to say an online resource would be very nice :)
Posted by: Littleberry at July 18, 2007 06:52 AM
Harry loves the Pachinko balls, Alice! He doesn't care for the merino/tencel though. It's gorgeous though!
Posted by: fleegle at July 18, 2007 07:46 AM
Oh the procrastinating that goes on here is tragic too Miss Alice.
I am working on some college courses too, and put them off as long as possible, but then sit and stew over them while knitting. The border is lovely, and the red is stunning. You have me and Jane drooling over all the lovely designs at HK all over again.
K
Posted by: Kathy at July 19, 2007 12:56 PM
wow! that library project sounds super-cool! can't wait to hear more
Posted by: anne at July 19, 2007 11:54 PM
Wow! The shawl is lovely. Great job!
Posted by: Mary Lynn in Cleveland at July 23, 2007 01:36 PM
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