My 50-something rows of lace are done. I won't lie, it wasn't all plain sailing. Lace & small children and lace & gripping TV don't mix. I lost my place a million times, reknit little sections twice and ripped out a bunch of rows once. But, in the end, I got to the top of the chart. I haven't checked carefully for errors but there is nothing glaringly obvious jumping out at me.
Because it's lace, at first I panicked that it was too small... but a little soak and blocking have allayed my fears. The lace has opened up beautifully and I'm terribly proud of my little bit of lace knitting. Isn't it pretty?
Did you know you block lace berets (all berets I think) on dinner plates? It seems unlikely that the tiny thing will stretch over but it does. It's quite ingenious.
I had to photograph my beret on the best white backdrop - snow. We've had a dumping of snow this last week and it's been fun. Did you know snow actually photographs a bit blue? It's a tricky creature :)
The ravelry project page for my lace beret is here. I'll model it (with my finished outfit) soon.
Oh my! That is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIts a gorgeous piece of lace knitting, well done! Cool idea to use snow, I was looking at the second picture wondering how you had done it!
ReplyDeleteNot only is your new hat utterly gorgeous, your photography has really stepped up. Wonderful work all around!
ReplyDeleteoh wow I love that colour, and you knitted up the pattern so beautifully. What a great job!
ReplyDeletethat is beautiful, really beautiful, well done, how do you find the time?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely blue. It's happy and feminine. Yes, I read somewhere about using plates to block berets.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely beret! And yes, snow can be tricky to photograph. I like trying to take snow pictures when the sun is shining and the snow is all sparkly. Enjoy your snow while it lasts!
ReplyDeleteWow wee it's so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and the lace pattern. I am sure I have that magazine around here somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThe colour and lace pattern are lovely! I am currently working on a lace sweater,so know just what you mean when you say that you lost your place and had to rip out a few rows!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful, you must feel so very, very pleased.
ReplyDeleteI continue to be amazed at your talent and the speed at which you manage to get through your projects, especially with all the help from little hands !!!!! bravo
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I really need to start making some grown-up hats, you've inspired me!
ReplyDeletewow, amazing, and what a gorgeous colour! - Annie
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Maybe a beret will be my first lace project, small and 'easy'
ReplyDeleteOh I cant wait to see it all together! Such beautiful knitting and the perfect dress to go with it....I just know you are going to look so chic and fabulous :-)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the color! Makes me want to try to make one myself!
ReplyDeleteThis came out so lovely! Balloons also work for blocking hats, if you need a differently shaped alternative.
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