Slow but steady
I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here and I'm working on the stole! I ended up with Jaggerspun Zephyr in a pink color that's lighter than what it looked like on the Internet. It's very pretty - somewhat like Eunny's, although I was TOTALLY not trying to do that! ;-) I'm using size 2 Inox circulars. I'm making slow but steady progress - only 1 repeat done. :-( I'm not that experienced of a lace knitter, so I'm having to use stitch markers to separate repeats, a Post-it to help me read the correct row, and the spreadsheet to make tickmarks on so that I know what rows I've done. When you've got a 6-year old demanding your attention, it's too easy to lose your place!
Anyway, just wanted to report my progress. I love the way it looks when it's stretched out. Maybe later on this week it'll get to a point that'll justify a picture.
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I bought a magnetic board from craft store and found it very useful in lace knitting. The magnet mark the row I am working on and won't be displaced. Together with row counter, I can always pick up the row to work even after putting the project down for some time.
The first pattern repeat has been hard for me, but after that, it seems to sail smoother ... so way to go, steph.
Posted by: Agnes | March 21, 2006 06:35 PM
I use a highlighter to mark off the rows of my charts. First I make copies! If the chart is repeated seven times, like in this pattern, I make seven copies. I highlight each row as I complete it. The highlighter acts as a counter, and it helps me keep my place. Plus it's cheap :)
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