Queen Anne's Lace

Pattern:
Queen Anne's Lace

MMario

Yarn:

Shadow Tonal Lace Yarn

Pearlescent

I just started this project on the 13th, and I am already loving it. It works up so well and while I have to pay close attention, it's not complicated at all! I think it'll look really pretty when I finish. I'm not sold on the color yet though... I'm considering dying it an eggplant when I have finished it.

I found quite a few errors in the pattern, and it bummed me out that one of the lace flowers was all messed up. I felt like it really detracted from the entire piece, but oh well. It's probably one of those things that only I'll notice.

After finishing the project successfully, I decided to dye it a purple and navy blue mix. I loved how the color turned out, however, when I went to put the shawl in the wash to set the dye like the package told me, it felted. Arrrrrg. I set the washer to cold!!! Oh well. Here is the sad piece of felt that used to be my pretty shawl.

So sad...

The Proverbial Cap Variation

Pattern:
The Proverbial Cap

Meg Swanson

Yarn:

Lana D'Oro

Lavender Water

I love the DNA look of this hat, but I don't really care for the other cable, so I switched it out for a cable I liked more. I made it a bit longer than I made my first one so now it covers my ears and I think I'll actually wear it during the winter months. The hat turned out beautifully and with no mistakes like I had made last time when doing the decreasing. It won a blue ribbon as well at the Scott County Fair!

Juris Mitts Variation

Pattern:
Juris Mitts
Alexis Winslow

Yarn:
Lana D'Oro
Lavender Water

I had previously made a pair of these, and I liked the pattern because it took a worsted yarn and made a really thick and comfortable glove. Glove and mitten patterns don't always fit my hands really well and can get bulky around the wrist and thumb area, but these were really well shaped. I decided to take the plain pattern and add my favorite type of pattern, twisted stitch cables. I used the same two cables on these gloves that I would be using for my hat. They turned out really well and won a blue ribbon at the Scott County Fair!

Super comfortable

I love the yarn buttons

Dew Drops Shawl

Pattern:
Dew Drops Shawl
Bex Hopkins

Yarn:
Harrisville Designs Shetland
Periwinkle

I chose this pattern because I really wanted to make a shawl for the Scott County Fair, and I really wanted to try an intermediate level lace pattern. It started as really slow going, but really picked up speed when I got past the stockinette and was able to watch the lace form and grow. I really love the shawl and it is perfect for tying around my waist at The Landing. The color is absolutely stunning and was exactly what I imagined for the project. The only downside is that the wool doesn't hold the blocked shape well. However, the best part is that even though it wasn't the most advanced or intricate pattern, it won a blue ribbon and a reserve grand champion!!!

Love the lace