Overall, I like it just fine and will either happily wear it or give it as a gift. (Mother's Day is coming up). But I would like to do it again with a little tweaking. Still want to shorten the plainer section between the Tiger Eye sections on each side (maybe 1-2 fewer repeats). Possibly lengthen the plainer section at the very center.
Visually, I like the straight lengthwise sides, but only four stitches of garter based edge may not be enough to control the curl (haven't actually picked it up yet to see - it's still slightly damp).
I would like to try a single panel as a scarf. I may head down to the Argyle Fiber Mill to see if they have any fingering to sport weight alpaca. Also, when thinking of writing up the pattern, I want to try it in a yarn whose yardage I actually know. (This was stash yarn from a kit marked only "100% wool - lace weight).
In terms of execution: my gauge loosened up noticeably on the second side, the grafting isn't perfect. Just things for me to notice and work on.
I think it's gorgeous! Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that looks great! (And, I can't even see what you are talking about regarding the grafted area...)
ReplyDeletere: the graft Sometimes having a camera that doesn't do close ups is not so bad *G*
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous, and will bravely volunteer to be your giftee!
ReplyDeleteCindy, I love it! It's truly gorgeous. This may even tempt me into trying lace! I can't wait for you to post the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI think a scarf using a single panel would be beautiful, too.
And, since I'm a total lace novice, is there a way to simply reverse the pattern without grafting two separate sides together? (This is my cables exp. talking, since I can twist cables every which way LOL)
Totally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous Cindy! Another triumph!
ReplyDeleteBeing chicken, I always go for the upside down patterns that I can do using a provisional cast on to avoid the dreaded grafting :)
oh you *are* making my fingers itch in anticipation!
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