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October 31, 2007
Pencils ready
As I think I'm nearing a good length for the stole's center, I decided this would be a good time to give some thought to the borders. I made a little chart using the "Snail Shell with Cable Border" design (p. 157) in Heirloom Knitting as a starting point. (The colors are way off in this photo--see last week's entry for a more accurate rendering.)
I'm very much in love with the CashSilk. So soft. I would definitely order some for the Princess if I weren't so overdrawn on the yarn budget...
Do you like my fancy yarn holder/mason jar? :) I got the idea from one of the Jamieson & Smith pattern leaflets. It works very nicely for my sitting-on-the-couch knitting time and prevents the yarn from rolling around in the cat and dog hair on the floor. Cashmere and silk deserve better treatment than that, I think.
I have, of course, ordered my copy of the Princess. I actually saw it available on the site minutes before I received the notification email. Yes, I've been a little obsessed about this. Yes, I remain a little obsessed about this...
Posted by missalicefaye at October 31, 2007 01:53 PM
That is beautiful! I mean the color and the charts. The lace is yet to be seen. I also ordered Princess and I am waiting for Shetland Supreme x 1 kg cone to show up. I think obsession is an under statement!
Posted by: Laritza at October 31, 2007 02:53 PM
The color is gorgeous on my screen--a rich violet. And I am sure the final product will be magnificent. A bit difficult to see it now :)
Posted by: fleegle at October 31, 2007 03:53 PM
I am totally stealing your mason jar idea.
I have to save up for Princess. But I'll get there eventually.
Posted by: Janice in GA at October 31, 2007 04:38 PM
oh, me too. mine's in the post, i can hardly contain my excitement. i have ordered the yarn samples too, because i want the pleasure of trying it out in all three. aaaah. .)
Posted by: Ingrid at October 31, 2007 05:28 PM
I love that color! I desperately want the Princess pattern, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price to myself. Of course I'm worth it right?
Posted by: Opal at October 31, 2007 09:31 PM
Gorgeous! But I think I may even be in more love with your mason jar usage-- very, very cool.
Posted by: aija at October 31, 2007 10:40 PM
Alice, the Princess is going to take you so long to knit that you can justify ANY expense for the yarn. It would be a real and dreadful shame to settle for second best on this one.
Courage!
Jean
Posted by: Jean at November 1, 2007 03:30 AM
Been putting my yarn in ziplock bags and old plastic containers. But I think for the nicer yarns, I'm going to do as you do and put them in mason jars. They do deserve it :)
Posted by: May at November 1, 2007 11:07 AM
The Mason jar is a great idea! I love the Princess shawl too but am on a budget as well...maybe someday!
Posted by: monica at November 1, 2007 12:04 PM
Dear missalicefaye,
Your Mason Jar is a wonderful idea and charming in so many ways! The lace speaks for itself and the color makes me want to weep with joy every time I see it. I think the border you are designing will be stunning and I love it when you design your own :-) I received my copy of the Princess Shawl pattern today and realize I do not have enough of any one yarn to make it from my stash. I had not intended to buy more yarn. God knows I have enough. But for this shawl, I will make an exception. Perhaps you could re-consider the cost as well, or leave hints for someone close to you about buying you an exceptionally early Xmas present? Would love to see you knitting it.
Posted by: Jane at November 1, 2007 10:58 PM
the chart looks interesting... and I love the jar idea, I use a white paper caarrier with string handles for my knitting to sit in....
I hve yet to order my Princess pattern....
Posted by: Littleberry at November 2, 2007 06:28 AM
Wow, that Princess shawl is huge? You may need a week more than usual to finish up, even at your crazy knitting speed! It's very pretty, what color are you leaning toward on that one?
Posted by: Sil at November 2, 2007 01:07 PM
Mason jars are great for everything - canning, drinking out of, holding knitting needles (or pens/pencils), mixing dye... why not as a yarn holder! Thanks for the idea! That will keep the dogs out of it.
Posted by: morandia at December 6, 2007 03:20 PM
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