Phew, it has been busy around my workplace. As the academic year winds down our concentration of work severely increases; the worst is now behind us. Having said that we didn't miss Knit Nite on Thursday.
Take a look at what Tena's been working on, a lovely lace scarf made with Ava, a yarn by Classic Elite Yarns. The pattern for the scarf, called Notre Dame, can be purchased here from the Ravelry designer. It makes a 7 foot or a bit more than 2 meter long scarf. And the Ava yarn has a lovely single strand of sparkle mixed with the merino wool (not that it shows very well in my photo) adding a simple elegance to the look of scarf.
Knitting anything that long takes a great deal patience and persistence and Tena manages both characteristics perfectly to finish this project. Never once did I hear she complain about the repetitions or tediousness in knitting this scarf. And like almost all lace projects, the thing doesn't look like much until it is blocked and so it was with Tena's scarf. It hadn't opened up so the pretty lace pattern was visible and additionally it had just enough stockinette stitches that it was happy to roll upon itself.
Below is a photo showing how the drying process for Notre Dame looked. Note that it is being held in place by two different means: a) the knitting claps you see at the bottom of the photo and b) there are many t-pins equally spaced apart holding the scarf open as it dries. BTW Tena improvised and used an extra floor board wrapped in towels with plastic underneath it to accommodate the length. She's pretty ingenious that way.
Pam, another knit buddy, liked the scarf well enough she too has purchased an ivory version of Ava to make a scarf for her daughter. (However, she's admitted if it turns out the way she thinks it should, perhaps the scarf won't go to her daughter.)
Tena, thanks again for letting me share your knitting with others. This scarf is a real winner and the new owner should be very happy with your efforts.
Take a look at what Tena's been working on, a lovely lace scarf made with Ava, a yarn by Classic Elite Yarns. The pattern for the scarf, called Notre Dame, can be purchased here from the Ravelry designer. It makes a 7 foot or a bit more than 2 meter long scarf. And the Ava yarn has a lovely single strand of sparkle mixed with the merino wool (not that it shows very well in my photo) adding a simple elegance to the look of scarf.
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| Ten's Notre Dame scarf |
Knitting anything that long takes a great deal patience and persistence and Tena manages both characteristics perfectly to finish this project. Never once did I hear she complain about the repetitions or tediousness in knitting this scarf. And like almost all lace projects, the thing doesn't look like much until it is blocked and so it was with Tena's scarf. It hadn't opened up so the pretty lace pattern was visible and additionally it had just enough stockinette stitches that it was happy to roll upon itself.
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| Although NOT Tena's scarf this is a clear example of what blocking does for lace |
Below is a photo showing how the drying process for Notre Dame looked. Note that it is being held in place by two different means: a) the knitting claps you see at the bottom of the photo and b) there are many t-pins equally spaced apart holding the scarf open as it dries. BTW Tena improvised and used an extra floor board wrapped in towels with plastic underneath it to accommodate the length. She's pretty ingenious that way.
Pam, another knit buddy, liked the scarf well enough she too has purchased an ivory version of Ava to make a scarf for her daughter. (However, she's admitted if it turns out the way she thinks it should, perhaps the scarf won't go to her daughter.)
Tena, thanks again for letting me share your knitting with others. This scarf is a real winner and the new owner should be very happy with your efforts.
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