I made a commitment and I wasn’t going to go back on my word. So when my nifty new needles came (thanks Meredith!) I dutifully took out the Green Blob and started knitting lace again.
For the blog’s and Debi’s sake, I attempted to take progress shots of the stole. I wasn’t very successful but here’s what I’ve got. I had to use the dreaded flash to get some proper lighting. *ugh*
I’m now on Tier 10 and the new needles do seem to be making the knitting a more enjoyable experience. I had been using Balene needles, but there was just too much drag and the points were a little strange to work with.
I also took the Forest Path Stole out to the garden for some fresh air and in the hope that I could possibly get a better picture. It didn’t quite work out that way, but I think it did enjoy the sunshine.
I’m trying really hard to become better friends with this stole, but so far I’ve been not been met with much success. Progress seems slow in the making even after working for hours on it.
There have also been disastrous incidents with the slippery metal needles that are better left forgotten. Despite that, I still prefer the metal to the plastic, because the tips really do make the nupps and the other decreases so much easier to manipulate. I’ve just learned to be very careful when handling all of the live stitches.
I sometimes dream of finishing this stole in time for MS3, but I’m really not going to hold myself to it. I still have socks to finish and other commitments to see to. So no pressure, eh?
Sue J. on 20 Jun 2007 at 3:31 pm #
So lovely, Opal. In spite of the fact that this lace piece has given you fits, it is truly a beautiful piece.
Shelly on 20 Jun 2007 at 5:38 pm #
Put on Greys and start knitting! You will get it done in no time! Or better yet—- Jericho! (ducks and runs!)
debbie on 20 Jun 2007 at 6:13 pm #
looks like you’ve got lots of knitting planned….i’m getting myself for sos2007 too - will wait to cast on tomorrow…maybe tonight….
Kristen on 20 Jun 2007 at 6:41 pm #
Lace and I aren’t best pals, either. I feel for you.
Debi on 20 Jun 2007 at 7:08 pm #
It’s truly beautiful Opal! Thanks for thinking of me :)
Karen B. on 20 Jun 2007 at 7:36 pm #
Heh. No pressure Opal. Frankly, I believe you can do it because you’re a mighty good knitter. If, however, it *does* become all about the deadlines, drop it!
Hattie on 20 Jun 2007 at 7:38 pm #
So pretty! I love lace. I can see how it would seem to take forever though. I think you can do it! Think of how beautiful it will be when you’re done. :)
Jeanne on 20 Jun 2007 at 10:39 pm #
Very pretty! It looks like you are almost done - you can do it!
textillian on 21 Jun 2007 at 2:49 am #
Very pretty! But I do feel your pain about feeling like you have to be good and finish a project that you have lost some excitement for.
Roseann on 21 Jun 2007 at 4:53 am #
I like your garden photo. You are so brave to pick this project back up again. I did not include my abandonned projects in my project count. I started a knitted tea cup and it was miserable knitting. I have got to do a nupp one of these days, they look well worth the effort. Your needle adventures make for helpful advice.
Susan Pandorf on 21 Jun 2007 at 5:01 am #
Very pretty Opal. I like the hunter green. Very forest-y.
Hang in there. If I can finish my first shawl, you can finish this one. Just don’t let Quincy run off with the ball of yarn. My Pippin L-O-V-E-S laceweight. So soft. So light. So much fun to bat around. So easily turned into kitty string art…
Blessings!
Jane on 21 Jun 2007 at 10:41 am #
You don’t need any stress now or ever so just try to knit for fun! No pressure. You are doing just great.
Lisa on 21 Jun 2007 at 10:50 am #
Slow and steady wins the race! Keep on knittin girl!
Peggy on 21 Jun 2007 at 12:36 pm #
Why does this shawl haunt us so??? Is it something inherent in it’s personality. I just can’t get mine out of the bag. I would rather knit scratchy wool in our humid summer heat than deal with this frothy lace which would be more comfortable.
Asaknitter on 21 Jun 2007 at 12:39 pm #
Wow, it’s lovely! Live stitches, what’s that?
desiknitter on 21 Jun 2007 at 4:08 pm #
This is the problem with projects that look great but are a pain to make, no? I keep getting tempted by it and then remember the trauma it has caused so many of my blog-friends. But it does look gorgeous…
limedragon :-: Harriet on 22 Jun 2007 at 4:14 am #
The second photo is gorgeous! I can’t remember how many tiers there are, but I think you’re heading towards the finish line, right?
Denise/CT on 24 Jun 2007 at 12:30 am #
Come on now you can do it. I brought my FPS along on our vacation here in Maui. I got 12 hours (across the USA from NYC) of knitting time on the flight. Now I try to sit and enjoy your great weather here in Hawaii and knit some each day. I will try and knit a tier on the 12 hours back and hopefully have a large part of my stole done when I return to CT. I want to remember this trip each time I wear this Stole, and now I’ll think of you knitting here with me! I love the green color you chose, so pretty.
I found the Aero needles had a great tip, but like so many others in the group, a slip of a stitch and your ripping out the entire panel. BUT I did learn to knit the Lily of the Valley a lot quicker and the nubbs are no longer an issue.
I too will be starting the MS3. I thought it would be a nice change in lace patterns and help to keep them both “fresh”. The FPS starts to get a bit dull once you get well into the project. It becomes, one more panel, then one more tier to the finish line.
Come on you CAN DO IT!!!
fleegle on 24 Jun 2007 at 1:05 pm #
So gorgeous! I love the colorway–it’s forest-y. Can’t wait to see it finished!