Monday, April 17, 2006
In Praise of Lace

Violets by the River is done.

Shown here being "worn" by my favorite model, Office Chair.


As always, my favorite part is the point. I love the points.


This was a very easy knit. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in doing their first lace shawl. The pattern, although at times a bit confusing, was perfect, not a mistake in it. A bit different than the other Hazel Carter pattern I did which did have a number of chart errors in it.

It's been awhile (months) since I finished up the last lace shawl. I had actually forgotten how magical it is. There is absolutely nothing in knitting (and rarely in life) that compares to the feeling you get when you pull a lace shawl off the blocking board. The wonder, the awe, the MAGIC, that you, a mere person of flesh and blood have created something so heartbreakingly beautiful. The most well excuted sweater, sock or scarf in the most intricate cable or fairisle may give intense satisfaction but only lace leaves me breathless.

Okay I could go on and on.... what I'm saying is that if you haven't yet tried knitting lace, you really should. At least once.

Anne at 11:56 AM        
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