Anne Hanson, that is. Best. Lace. Designer. Evah!
The proof is in the pudding:
Cluaranach is done! My blocking skills leave a lot to be desired, but I think I’ll be able to live with the end result. It’s the first time that I’ve used the KnitPicks blocking wires and I’m extremely thankful that I had them. I really doubt it would have ever gotten blocked if I had to pin the straight edges by hand. I also bought the blocking mats from KnitPicks, but this is way too long for the mats that I have. It’s about 7 feet long and 19 inches wide. According to the pattern, the finished size that I made (petite wrap) should be 6 feet long and 21.5 inches wide. So, I’m a little long, which I knew I would be, and not quite as wide. I could have blocked it wider, and I will next time.
That is not all. Oh no, that is not all.
This is Caricia. I started it at the end of April and I’m getting pretty close to done with it. I love it. I used Fearless Fibers Merino/Tencel in the Serenity coloway and US size 5 needles. It’s my first triangular shawl, but I’m making the Boxleaf Triangle Shawl next, for sure.
If you are the least bit interested in knitting lace, I highly recommend any of Anne’s patterns. She has adorable little scarf patterns if you aren’t sure about a larger project, not to mention sock patterns, mitt patterns, and hat patterns. I think she’s also going to come out with some sweater patterns soon, too.
*Fortunately for everyone, my attempts at creating an actual ode failed miserably.
I’m not into knitting lace but wanted to tell you how simply beautiful!
Comment by Suzanne — May 17, 2009 @ 3:11 pm |
Both pieces are really pretty! Isn’t Anne a wonder?
I love my blocking wires…makes things so much easier than using a bajillion pins on those long edges.
Comment by Lisa — May 20, 2009 @ 8:05 am |