Lace update
Slowly, but surely, the Estonian Garden Wrap is coming along…
While the pattern is not terribly exciting to knit, the yarn I’m using makes it so very worthwhile. There’s really nothing like knitting with 100% pure silk. One reason this is taking me so long is that I am compelled tostop after every few rows and fondle my knitting.
I’m curious what’s going to happen when it comes time to block this piece. The lace is already fairly open, and it isn’t all bunchy like lace knit with animal fiber (wool, alpaca, etc). I don’t plan to block it to within an inch of its life, like I did with the alpacapaisley lace shawl. A gentle steam blocking and pinning should do the trick, I think.
On a completely different subject - have any of you seen Glampyre’s latest pattern yet? This is the first must-knit pattern that I’ve come across in a long time. Unfortunately (or, perhaps fortunately) the pattern isn’t available yet. Soon, though, I hope!
