I'm Loving This!
Thank you all *so much* for the kind words! Really, all credit rightfully belongs to Melanie, the brain behind the gorgeous Mystery Stole!
And speaking of which, can I just tell you how much fun I'm having with this KAL? I usually don't do mysteries (except of the literary or BBC kind) or KALs, but this one really has me hooked. First of all, it's lovely, and I got to see others' first clue before I began, so I knew I liked (at the very least) part of it! ::g:: And then there's the fact that it's lace, which I totally love! Next, and this is a huge surprise to me actually, I love the fact that the clues are given out at intervals! I have the tendency to whip through lace so I can see what it looks like blocked. This one, though, I am savoring like a fine port. I can't go any faster. And that is making me happy. :)
Here's clue 1 completed:
Here you can see the beads more clearly:
And another bead shot where you can see them standing up a bit from the fabric:
A few people on the MS3 list were asking about reading charts, so in case this is helpful to anyone out there, here's a picture of my chart:
I follow a chart like this one (no repeats) by highlighting the lines that I have knitted. By doing this, I can see where I have been and where I am going. It helps me to keep the pattern in my mind's eye and to "read" the lace as it is knitted.
Now, everyone, go tell Becky that she really really needs a shawl. 'Cause she totally does. Hee.
And speaking of which, can I just tell you how much fun I'm having with this KAL? I usually don't do mysteries (except of the literary or BBC kind) or KALs, but this one really has me hooked. First of all, it's lovely, and I got to see others' first clue before I began, so I knew I liked (at the very least) part of it! ::g:: And then there's the fact that it's lace, which I totally love! Next, and this is a huge surprise to me actually, I love the fact that the clues are given out at intervals! I have the tendency to whip through lace so I can see what it looks like blocked. This one, though, I am savoring like a fine port. I can't go any faster. And that is making me happy. :)
Here's clue 1 completed:
Here you can see the beads more clearly:
And another bead shot where you can see them standing up a bit from the fabric:
A few people on the MS3 list were asking about reading charts, so in case this is helpful to anyone out there, here's a picture of my chart:
I follow a chart like this one (no repeats) by highlighting the lines that I have knitted. By doing this, I can see where I have been and where I am going. It helps me to keep the pattern in my mind's eye and to "read" the lace as it is knitted.
Now, everyone, go tell Becky that she really really needs a shawl. 'Cause she totally does. Hee.
Labels: beads, lace, Mystery Stole
posted by Romi at 4:33 PM
16 Comments:
Beautiful!! I will have to join the next round, as I've been hearing that it's so much fun from everyone!
Wow, you're cooking on this!
Not only are you the lace queen, you are a brilliant photographer! My, oh, my....for the first time, I have seen yo's (0) the same size whether they were next to a k2tog (/)or next to a skp (\).
I bow my head to you as your captive audience.
I am always in awe of your photos. The shawl is looking so beautiful. It almost makes me wish I were playing...but then I remember Icarus and realize that would be a mistake.
This is the first black one that I see and it is lovely! Plus you are doing a great job.
Hey, your chart looks just like mine except I'm using a blue highlighter. :-)
I LOVE your yarn and the color. MMmmmmmmm yummy!!
I love the romance of shawls. I don't live that particular kind of life- but they are fantasy projects, aren't they?
I gotta get my hands on some beads. You've inspired me.
Beautiful, Rosemary.
so so so so so so so pretty. i love it!
Your Mystery Stole looks so beautiful! The yarn, beads, and pattern are the perfect match, I look forward to seeing the next clue.
Looking good! I'm really enjoying it too, if I could find some time to sit and knit it.
Thanks for the highlighter idea. I'm using a magnet board which I don't find very portable.
Wow! You're off to a wonderful start. It's going to be so beautiful. I like to put the chart in a sheet protector and use a strip of masking tape to cover up the row I have not yet knit. I like the idea of using a highlighter, but I just know I'd accidentally highlight the wrong row and then get all flumoxed.
You're doing a wonderful job.
Soooooo pretty. Those little beads are to-die-for!
Your lacework is stunning as always, even in this pre-blocked stage. Your choice of black yarn makes it that much more beautiful, too.
I can't tell you how much I love the purple and black combo. I just started my stole yesterday and I am loving how fun the pattern is to follow. Plus the pattern is beautiful!
Loving it Romi.
It's going to be gorgeous.
Nice choice on the beads (only my favorite color).
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