Comments on: Lace time! http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/ This is a blog about yarn and socks and knitting socks Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:43:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Gita http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4137 Gita Sun, 31 May 2009 22:11:44 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4137 I'm a new knitter, so I don't have much experience with lace knitting, but two of my favorite patterns are the Ishbel shawl (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ishbel) and the Montego Bay scarf (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/montego-bay-scarf). I've had so much fun with those two patterns, I'm planning to make a Shetland Triangle (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-triangle) next! I’m a new knitter, so I don’t have much experience with lace knitting, but two of my favorite patterns are the Ishbel shawl (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ishbel) and the Montego Bay scarf (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/montego-bay-scarf). I’ve had so much fun with those two patterns, I’m planning to make a Shetland Triangle (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-triangle) next!

]]> By: Kerry http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4136 Kerry Sun, 31 May 2009 21:17:50 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4136 My favorite shawl right now is the Crown Prince Square Shawl from the Knitted Lace of Estonia book. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crown-prince-square-shawl I think it's totally breathtaking and I'd love to get up the courage to cast on for it. My absolute favorite lace yarn is JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18. I love the stitch definition and the feel of it in my hands. My favorite shawl right now is the Crown Prince Square Shawl from the Knitted Lace of Estonia book.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crown-prince-square-shawl

I think it’s totally breathtaking and I’d love to get up the courage to cast on for it.

My absolute favorite lace yarn is JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18. I love the stitch definition and the feel of it in my hands.

]]> By: Daniella http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4135 Daniella Sun, 31 May 2009 05:48:34 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4135 i have never yet knit a shawl, but it is definitely something i want to start doing. hopefully sometime in the near future! i have never yet knit a shawl, but it is definitely something i want to start doing. hopefully sometime in the near future!

]]> By: Weekend Deals « Hook and Needle Girl http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4134 Weekend Deals « Hook and Needle Girl Sun, 31 May 2009 03:46:07 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4134 [...] has a contest to win a skein of Hand Maiden Sea Silk on their blog. The contest ends midnight of May [...] [...] has a contest to win a skein of Hand Maiden Sea Silk on their blog. The contest ends midnight of May [...]

]]> By: Kitten With A Whiplash http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4133 Kitten With A Whiplash Sun, 31 May 2009 00:29:28 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4133 I hope this isn't a duplicate, my first attempt seems to have gotten lost. I haven't knit lace yet, but I find the pattern to be very attractive and tempting: Lacy Serpentine Scarf HeartStrings knitting pattern #A62 http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a62.shtm Admittedly I have little exposure to laceweight yarn, but I think it would be hard to beat the Lost River Alpaca Laceweight. I've posted to my blog I hope this isn’t a duplicate, my first attempt seems to have gotten lost. I haven’t knit lace yet, but I find the pattern to be very attractive and tempting: Lacy Serpentine Scarf
HeartStrings knitting pattern #A62

http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a62.shtm

Admittedly I have little exposure to laceweight yarn, but I think it would be hard to beat the Lost River Alpaca Laceweight.

I’ve posted to my blog

]]> By: One Sheep http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4132 One Sheep Sun, 31 May 2009 00:21:40 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4132 This lovely pattern was designed especially for a particular yarn, and the blog related to the site says that just one skein should be enough to make not only this lovely Ivy Brambles Pure Silk Lacey Scarf Pattern: http://www.ivybrambles.com/product_info.php?cPath=1039&products_id=13947 but also a pair of gloves or two from the matching pattern(s) also available there. They don't list the weight or yardage of their skeins however. For a favorite yarn, I'd go with any Lorna's Laces product. This lovely pattern was designed especially for a particular yarn, and the blog related to the site says that just one skein should be enough to make not only this lovely Ivy Brambles Pure Silk Lacey Scarf Pattern:

http://www.ivybrambles.com/product_info.php?cPath=1039&products_id=13947

but also a pair of gloves or two from the matching pattern(s) also available there. They don’t list the weight or yardage of their skeins however. For a favorite yarn, I’d go with any Lorna’s Laces product.

]]> By: Kitten With A Whiplash http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4131 Kitten With A Whiplash Sat, 30 May 2009 23:52:51 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4131 I've not done any lace knitting yet, but this pattern is very attractive and tempting: Lacy Serpentine Scarf HeartStrings knitting pattern #A62 http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a62.shtm Admittedly, I've got little experience with laceweight yarns, but I think this Lost River Alpaca laceweight (2nd picture) would be hard to beat. http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/04/under-weather-in-very-best-way.html I've posted to my blog @ http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com I’ve not done any lace knitting yet, but this pattern is very attractive and tempting: Lacy Serpentine Scarf
HeartStrings knitting pattern #A62 http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a62.shtm

Admittedly, I’ve got little experience with laceweight yarns, but I think this Lost River Alpaca laceweight (2nd picture) would be hard to beat. http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/04/under-weather-in-very-best-way.html

I’ve posted to my blog @ http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com

]]> By: Kim http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4130 Kim Sat, 30 May 2009 21:32:33 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4130 Oh my, I need that Sea Silk to make another Montego Bay! Montego Bay is my favorite one skein pattern. I've worn mine more than anything else I've made and it is a sure bet every time. It can dress up a T-shirt and jean jacket, but is classy enough to wrap around the neckline of a blouse paired with a skirt. I've posted on my blog and included my favorite photo of my Montego Bay, please go over and take a look http://thekniterella.blogspot.com/2009/05/dreams-of-lacy-shawls.html Admittedly, Sea Silk has been my favorite lace yarn to work with...but Briar Rose Fibers Grace is right up there. Oh my, I need that Sea Silk to make another Montego Bay!

Montego Bay is my favorite one skein pattern. I’ve worn mine more than anything else I’ve made and it is a sure bet every time. It can dress up a T-shirt and jean jacket, but is classy enough to wrap around the neckline of a blouse paired with a skirt.

I’ve posted on my blog and included my favorite photo of my Montego Bay, please go over and take a look

http://thekniterella.blogspot.com/2009/05/dreams-of-lacy-shawls.html

Admittedly, Sea Silk has been my favorite lace yarn to work with…but Briar Rose Fibers Grace is right up there.

]]> By: Diana T http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4129 Diana T Sat, 30 May 2009 13:46:56 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4129 I have only recently started to knit lace and have only completed one shawl so far. Since I found it to be pretty and fun to knit, my suggestion would be the Shetland triangle. Here is my finished project: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Dyetom/shetland-triangle I have only recently started to knit lace and have only completed one shawl so far. Since I found it to be pretty and fun to knit, my suggestion would be the Shetland triangle. Here is my finished project:

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Dyetom/shetland-triangle

]]> By: pencraftco http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/lace-time/#comment-4128 pencraftco Sat, 30 May 2009 00:56:58 +0000 http://yarn4socks.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-4128 I haven't knitted too many shawls yet. However, I have several one-skein shawls in mind. Knitters Magazine had an interesting pattern called Morning Glory: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morning-glory. It's a short capelet that requires 510 yards. Looks wearable over a coat I think. The picture in the magazine doesn't grab me--a little frilly thing over a summer top. But, I think it would be stunning over a winter coat. I also posted a link to the contest on my blog. http://pencraftco.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-pictureless-posts/ And finally, for my third entry, my favorite lace yarn. I have knitted a number of lace projects, although not so much on the shawl front. I buy a lot of lace yarn, and so far, my favorite has to be Zephyr. With the silk, it has a nice sheen, it knits up nicely, and it shows up patterns well. I haven’t knitted too many shawls yet. However, I have several one-skein shawls in mind. Knitters Magazine had an interesting pattern called Morning Glory: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morning-glory. It’s a short capelet that requires 510 yards. Looks wearable over a coat I think. The picture in the magazine doesn’t grab me–a little frilly thing over a summer top. But, I think it would be stunning over a winter coat.

I also posted a link to the contest on my blog. http://pencraftco.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-pictureless-posts/

And finally, for my third entry, my favorite lace yarn. I have knitted a number of lace projects, although not so much on the shawl front. I buy a lot of lace yarn, and so far, my favorite has to be Zephyr. With the silk, it has a nice sheen, it knits up nicely, and it shows up patterns well.

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