WormSoup

I knit a mini shawl for an introductory lace class. I knit it in order to help teach, but of course I learned a lot from it myself:

1. Must resist urge to use a variegated yarn on anything other than the most plain stitch. See how lost the pattern is, and how stripey it looks?
2. I like my lace on smaller-than-recommended needles. I want only the holes to look like holes, not the entire fabric.
3. Addi lace needles really do make a difference.
4. Wet blocking isn't so awful. This was the first time I tried it; I usually steam block.

Details:

• Pattern: Fiber Trends Flower Basket Lace Scarf & Shawls, by Evelyn A. Clark
• Yarn: Schaefer Yarn "Andrea", 100% Silk
• Needle: 3.25mm

# posted by ringer @ 8:32 PM