Got the dignified and calm cat, the cocoa, mittlets, wool sweater, tired eyes, a down comforter, lace to knit and what's this on television? Why, cute cowboys!
So anyhow, bull riding notwithstanding, the first skein of yarn is all used up. The wrap is about this big right now.
A better-color closeup:
The only thing keeping me from launching right into the next ball of yarn is that it's my only remaining ball of yarn. I think that to make it a wrap that seems proportional, I'll have to make it about half again as high. That will use up approximately half of the ball of yarn (Hey, I majored in English, okay?). Then I have to figure out some sort of neat edging that will a) look great, b) keep it from curling -- although the weight of the cotton will help with that -- and c) use up just about half a ball of yarn.
I've considered a simple attached i-cord, some kind of knitted on triangle pointy out edging, and a five-row garter stitch picot bind-off. Any ideas?
11 comments:
Oooh, it's so beautiful! your lacework amazes me...
So do the knucks keep your hands warm while knitting?
Beautiful lacework and pretty yarn! I don't have any ideas for the edging, since I'm a lace novice.
Gorgeous!
It's beautiful.
No exciting ideas, but lots of admiration. I love how this is looking! :0)
I vote for the i-cord bind-off. Simple, but effective. The lace is looking good! I'm jealous of your cabinny holiday...
What a cozy knitting set-up! I love the shawl, but can't help with the edging...not my strong point.
Ha ha - I get a 45 pound puppy trying to sit on my knee when I knit. You both look so cosy.
The wrap is stunning so far. I like the idea of the I-cord edging.
The lace is pretty! What about a garter stitch edging?
That is so so beautiful!!!
That yarn is so pretty! A simple crochet border would probably be just fine. Let the body of the wrap be the star!
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