
So far, the yarn is cooperating in a way that I like. And so far, I like the design well enough to want to write it up properly. The problem I'm running into as the piece gets wider is this: the chart will be really big, too big to print out the full width on a single page. The pattern isn't complex, it just takes up a lot of room to chart out. So now I'm trying to figure out the most reasonable/comprehensible way to break it down.
Arrr! Slash it wi' yer cutlass, matey!
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It's lovely! I really like how it's turning out so far!
ReplyDeleteI love 'big chart' lace!
ReplyDeleteI too, have been working with some lace yarn with 'difficult' colours. I have three theories of what works with it. One, is to have lots of 'solid' areas where the colours can be seen, and two, is to have a small stitch repeat so the colours can blend. It looks like you're doing these two together in one project; that's cool! My third idea is a pattern that has a strong graphic, repeating, type element, instead of delicate lace. I'm making "Moonlight Sonata" from www.elann.com and I think it's working out--it has the strong graphic element, but also the little circles where you can see the individual colours.
But this wasn't the first try with the yarn, LOL!
I got the book - all the way from California in my brother's suitcase!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful designs and photos. I'm going to bring it to my knitting group this week to show off!