Once in the grove of lace knitting, the movements became very fluid and muscle memory started kicking in. I was really surprised that I was able to stick to this project and complete it in a few weeks.
By the way, this stitch pattern is really similar to one called Print O' the Wave that appears in a book on Shetland lace knitting called Heirloom Knitting. Eunny also has a version of this lace pattern which is available via a free PDF download.
I'm glad that I followed through and ordered the kit from Virtual Yarns. The yarn was a joy to knit and the right weight for a cold weather garment.
I have seen this lace pattern called "coral lace" also. Congratulations on the finished project--do you need some Mermaid socks to complement it?
Posted by: Kat | January 22, 2006 at 12:41 PM
It's beautiful. Starmore's yarns are gorgeous. Plumper and more complex,colourwise,than trad. shetland 2ply. You'll have to invest [!] in one of her garment kits ! ;-]
Posted by: Emma | January 22, 2006 at 02:08 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: JessaLu | January 22, 2006 at 03:26 PM
Spectacular!
Posted by: Chris | January 22, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Absolutely stunning! What a pleasure that will be to wear.
Posted by: Theresa | January 22, 2006 at 10:21 PM
That looks great! I like that fringe too.
Posted by: Nancy | January 23, 2006 at 11:42 AM
It is just lovely, and looks like a gray winter Seattle sky.
Posted by: S, from Knitting Battlemaidens | January 24, 2006 at 08:56 PM
Love it. Very classy and feminine and the fringe is beautiful.
Posted by: Laura | January 25, 2006 at 08:52 PM
gorgeous! and TEMPTING
Posted by: Stephannie | January 28, 2006 at 08:18 PM