Adjustments
So, as I feared, my left hand is just not co-operating for thread crochet on a large scale. So, I am changing things up a bit. I will still try to do the squares as I get the ability. However, this means that it will take quite some time to make the number of squares required for the coverlet.
I decided that I would start up on the Cobweb Crepe Shawl (which will actually wind up being an heirloom quality christening blanket). I’m using the gossamer silk that I originally intended to use for my wedding ring shawl and size one Addi Turbo lace circulars. I’m already in love with it and I just started. Here’s hoping it works out.
No, I am not posting photos of the whole six rows of center pane that I got started last night. It isn’t worth the … oh, alright. I’ll try to remember to take a photo when I get home. But, seriously, it’s nothing to look at, right now.
The pattern is coming from Sharon Miller’s Heirloom Knitting book. It just dawned on me that the piece I’m working is actually the one that is displayed on the cover. I’m a little slow like that, sometimes.
Yes, I realize that making it out of gossamer silk is a little – insane. But, I know J & C will respect, honor and love the piece and the time and effort that went in to making it. It will be an heirloom piece that they will give to their child on the birth of their first grandkid, etc. It’s worth it, to my mind. Besides, it’s a fairly simple knit so far as shetland lace is concerned – and it gets me back into the swing of gossamer knitting. Maybe enough that I’ll start on my wedding ring shawl again………maybe.
