Diamond Knit Shawl
Posted By Laura on September 14, 2007
This is my latest WIP. It is the Diamond Knit Shawl from Lion Brand. It is my first proper lace project. I got fed up with all my housey stuff (everything is at solicitors, our house is on the market and we constantly have a stream of people viewing it *sigh*) and wanted something a bit different on the needles, so opted for lace. A few people may remember my last disastrous attempt at lace. However, I came to a conclusion with that – it was my first lace project and it was the first time I used laceweight yarn. So, for this, I am using DK weight yarn. The pattern originally suggests using chunky yarn but David gave me some Patons 100% Cotton for our 2nd wedding anniversary (cotton!) and I thought that it may look nice in this pattern. I thought it may give it a more delicate look and thought it would be nice for a wedding we are going to in December.
Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained, I thought. So I started knitting. I had to rip it out twice and am using life lines galore, in case I make a mistake (the idea of picking up yarn overs doesn’t fill me with joy!)
So far, I am pleased with it. I am increasing every second row and it is quite an easy pattern to remember.
So there you have it. And I am going back to knitting.
I’m sorry I haven’t been commenting on people’s blogs – I haven’t had the time, recently, what with the new academic year, the house stuff, and getting the cats to the vets, I haven’t had the time. And what spare time I *do* have, I’d rather knit (sorry!). I am reading everyone, though. I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed with stuff just now.
Knitting lace in a cotton yarn? You are a much braver woman than I am.
I looks nice so far.
It’s looking good so far, I’ve never tried lace in cotton either, I’ll be watching with interest to see how it turns out. Good luck with all the house stuff, it’s a horribly stressful thing to deal with!