Knitting lace. With lace!

Tried before and convinced it was not my cup of tea. But when this yarn arrived, I decided to reconsider my earlier decision and give it another go.
I spent a few hours browsing for a nice pattern and found Mystic Waters, just what I was looking for. And I must confess, it really goes well. Yes, there are a few mistakes, but I found out to fix them without frogging the whole thing. And I have learned there is no need to make the perfect shawl. I might go for the smaller version, don't know that yet, but for now I'm pretty pleased with the progress.

Comments

Myrthestiek said…
It looks great. What size needle are you knitting on? I'm going to try dye some of this wool.
20 March 2008 at 18:13
Darcys Knotty Knitter said…
Yeah lookin good:)Darcy
20 March 2008 at 19:53
Een famke said…
Ooooh my gosh, this looks very very very difficult!
The results are great!

Christien
21 March 2008 at 08:13
MorganMagic said…
I hope I can do as good a job with it as you!!! looking fabulous!
21 March 2008 at 11:35
Dawn said…
This shawl is sooooo pretty. Love the yarn too!
22 March 2008 at 20:47
Ang said…
Oh that is looking fantastic.
23 March 2008 at 06:11
ziarah said…
This looks great! :) Are you following a chart or written instructions?
25 March 2008 at 15:56
Olga said…
Wow!!!good work!
26 March 2008 at 22:18
Anonymous said…
REally pretty!
27 March 2008 at 07:45
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