Thoughts

Lovely Lace

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I feel Lace is as close to recreating the beauty and complexity found in nature, so it has a special place in my heart. Tips for working with Lace when knitting cardigans and accessories: Here are a few things I have learned over many hours with lace… Swatching with lace is even more important than with other knitted fabric. The time you take to swatch helps you learn the pattern and its repeats. It also allows you to identify how the pattern could be customized to fit your body and the pattern style. Learn the pattern repeat before you start and you’ll be much happier. When increasing...

Thoughts on blocking…

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I always resist blocking but I always suggest doing it. So here are a few of my thoughts to make it enjoyable. 1. Buy a blocking board, look for sales, I got my for half price. 2. Store the board in an easy to get to location. 3. Try not to block under pressure, I’m convinced that it encourages grey hair. 4. Put it somewhere that you can fuss with it in your own time. Moving the pins, spraying the fabric or just enjoying the look of your work. 5. Fuss with it while you are on the phone. Hopefully a nice conversation and great quality time with your work. 6. Don’t be afraid...

Now what do I do with myself?

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The rush of making my latest deadline for publication is over. What a wonderful feeling to see another project come to life! In the last days of finishing I actually thought “this is harder than giving birth, at least that only took 8 hours”. The the morning light came into my work space and the world looked simply beautiful and I was ready to start a new. But what? My husband groaned you’re starting again, not another project, so soon? Yes my needles just screamed there is something waiting to fly off me. Too lazy to go through my stash I grabbed 300 yards of a lovely...

Oak At Dawn

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I think everything should happen at halfway to dawn. That’s when all the heads of government should meet. I think everybody would fall in love. Billy Strayhorn