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?
