Internal Debate

What’s next? Hmmm…. Returning to Peter’s socks seems like a good idea. Too brown. You just finished his brown and dull gloves, not to mention that Silver Birches colour was somewhat dullish as well. What about La Digitessa? They’re going well and the colour’s bright. You love that colour. Hands are still a bit problematic with that twisted stitch and cabling thing. Can you keep yourself from casting on something new? I know you want to start Grant Park for Peter. But that would mean 3 brown and relatively current projects for Peter in a row, and you did just make Silver Birches for his sister. No for now then? No. It would also mean breaking this summer’s knitting rule anyway (no new cast-on’s unless totally necessary). How about Gytha? That’s been lingering for a while. Really, it’s now too hot for that and you still haven’t decided on exactly how you’re going to change the pattern. Besides, Lismore has to come before Gytha. Babette? Too many colours to tote around to make it a back-yard project. You need a new winter hat and some gloves. Nope - those are new cast-ons and can wait for September. More lace? Yeah! That’s the ticket. Perhaps the Berry Blue-tiful Stole? Like the colour? Check. On the WIP list? Check. Guilt-factor high? Check? Feel like it? Yeah, the love is there. Looks like a good knit.

Berry has been bearly started. It’s been slow going so far. Why it’s so slow is a bit of a mystery. The edging is only 14 stitches wide, and it’s a 10 row repeat with basically 5 rest rows per repeat. 109 rows complete the bottom right half and corner turn of the edging, and that's nowhere near a whack of knitting. It’s a very clever construction, with YO loops on one side that allow for an easy stitch pick up once half of the band is finished. The stitch pattern produces a lovely looking leaf with scalloped border. Berry will most likely proceed at a rather leisurely pace since other things need some looking after around the house. My father is making a surprise visit. Surprise as in thanks for letting me know today you'll be here tomorrow. Not enough prep time!
Year of Lace 2008, installment 2
Helen's Lace from Lorna's Laces