Fruity is still fruitless. Can't believe that while I have the strong desire to wear it, my will to start the front (which is less than 1/3 of the sweater) is just so weak. Would someone please give me a slap on the side of the head to bring me to my senses?
I really couldn't help myself, the lure of lace was just too strong. I had to cast this on again. The center is fairly easy to memorise but I must be a complete pistachio because those lozenges are driving me berserk.
I've changed the pattern slightly, it's now a stocking stitch lace (as opposed to a garter stitch lace) and I fixed the problem with the wobbly edges.
To all the Sharon Miller fans, please do not bombard me with emails as, I make no claims to improving the pattern, I had just changed it to suit me.
Posted by atu at April 12, 2005 10:38 PM | TrackBackWowee.......Polly, this is just beautiful!
Man o' man makes me want to start a lace project.
I think you did improve it. I never understand why there is so much garter in lace. Crossing my fingers for Fruity.
Posted by: valentina at April 14, 2005 11:05 AMBronte is looking beautiful! Can't wait to hear how you solved the problem with the edges.
Posted by: Cathy at April 14, 2005 12:29 AMHow beautiful! I'll have to get that book (it is a pattern in a book, yes?)
Posted by: Kim at April 13, 2005 10:38 PMbeautiful.
Posted by: mrspilkington at April 13, 2005 06:20 PMI like the lace as St St. I'm not a huge van of Garter Stitch Lace, although it doe shave it's place. Lace is definitely seductive. I don't even wear shawls and yet I can't stop making them!
Posted by: Rebekah at April 13, 2005 03:20 PMThe lure of lace... once you hear that siren song, you just can't stay away from it. Not for long, anyway. ;-)
Please do tell us about the edges--what exactly was the issue, and how did you solve it this time around?
Posted by: Beth S. at April 13, 2005 02:35 PMBeautiful! Never seen the pattern or the original for that, but its gorgeous (I love the color too)! Can you post a picture or link of what its going to look like in the end!?
Posted by: Dani at April 13, 2005 02:29 PMI haven't seen the original but your version looks beautiful from here
Posted by: anna at April 13, 2005 12:15 PMOh great one, teach me to knit like you!
Posted by: Tracy at April 13, 2005 12:15 PMI've never been a fan of garter stitch, your Bronte looks fantastic in stocking stitch. I second Jacinta, how did you manage to fix that naughty edge?
Posted by: Louise at April 13, 2005 08:19 AMBronte is beautiful and nicer in the stocking stitch version! Do tell how did you fix those loopy edgings?
Posted by: Jacinta at April 13, 2005 06:57 AMBronte is beautiful and nicer in the stocking stitch version! Do tell how did you fix those loopy edgings?
Posted by: Jacinta at April 13, 2005 06:56 AMYour lace is beautiful as are your retro rib socks!
Posted by: marti at April 13, 2005 06:40 AMLooks fantastic!
Posted by: Katie at April 13, 2005 02:36 AMGosh! You really, really do good work, especially the lace! I am always so in awe of your lace knitting - that's it! Go to work for Rowan!!!!
Posted by: terry in SF at April 13, 2005 01:59 AMI have to agree. Yours is looking fab!
Posted by: Toni at April 13, 2005 12:55 AMI think the stockinette version is much nicer, myself. I can't think of any time I've thought that garter stitch lace looked good. Lace, to me, should be flowy and smooth.
Posted by: Tipper at April 12, 2005 10:26 PM