Lace
Ellen's "Afternoon Tea" Shawl, Naturally Yarns of New Zealand |
I was challenged to try my hand at knitting the lacy "Afternoon Tea" shawl at our El Segundo Slipt Stitcher's meeting in January. This was a Knit-A-Long with other members. The Crochet-A-Long pattern was "Southbay Shawlette." I've crocheted many different versions of this lacy crocheted shawl, along with similar patterns.
Southbay Shawlette, Crocheted Shawl |
I'm known primarily as a crocheter at the Guild. I guess I've been crocheting more than knitting during the past 5 years or so. HOWEVER, I have knit some lace-ish pieces too.
Some of the my knit lace pieces:
"February Lady Sweater" Knit Gull Lace Pattern |
"Summer Flies" - Knit Lace Shawl |
It was actually rather fun knitting "Afternoon Tea." The lace patterns are easy. I did have to concentrate and count more than I do in crochet, but the end product was worth it. A knitted piece is really more flexible and drapey than a crocheted one. Shawls are supposed to drape and flow. I'm intrigued by the prospect of knitting more lacy shawls. Here are a few patterns that pique my interest:
Kernel |
Miss Lindy |
Candle Flame |
Have you knit anything lacey recently? Inquiring minds need to know!
Labels: Art, Fashion, Friends, Los Angeles, yarny stuff
1 Comments:
I'm knitting Aristida Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aristida-shawl/people to wear to a wedding in Florida in a week or so. (fingers crosse dit'll be done). I love hte Afternoon tea pattern, I may have to knit that one too!
(It took me forever to choose what to knit, I seem to be picky about laces hawls).
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