Quill Lace

I’ve been working hard on finishing the Retro Ribbed Socks so that I could start on a new pair.  I don’t have a problem starting the second sock, but usually I can’t wait to finish it so that I can start on a new pair.

I’m using the sportweight from the Blue Plate Special Club that I’ve gotten from Chewy Spaghetti. It’s such a pretty pink that I wanted something feminine. I’ve never used sportweight before, and I thought that could be a challenge.

I settled on the Quill Lace pattern from Knitty. It’s really pretty and I love how it looks with the pink yarn.

I didn’t swatch, but started out using size 2 needles.  That was way too big, so I’ve settle on 1s.  The yarn doesn’t feel that much thicker than fingering weight, and I almost think I could have gone with my trusty 0s.  I’ll see how it comes out.  It may be a little big on the calf, and I may have to decrease an extra bit for the foot.  The yarn is great to work with. It’s very soft and not splity.  I’m a little concerned about the yardage.  The skein is 250 yards, though  the pattern, as written, calls for 285 yards.  I’ll probably need to make the leg a little shorter, which isn’t a problem.

By the way, I’ve updated my “Books I’ve Read” list.  I had been going through a book slump.  I had started 2-3 books, but just couldn’t get into any of them.  Right now I’m reading The Doctor’s Wife, which is pretty good.  I’m glad the slump is over!