It was actually New Project Thursday, but I’m way behind.
I have three “regular” sized lacy-lace shawls on the needles, and then that Balvraid Hap thing that is heavier weight, with a big garter stitch center and a bit of lace at the edges. The last thing I needed was another lace project.
Meet Miss Ivory:
I found this on the Knitting In The Loft Ravelry group. They have an annual year long lace project designed by one of the moderators. This one is a sampler scarf that features complex Japanese lace stitch patterns. I couldn’t resist, so went digging in the stash. I found a number of things* that would work just fine, but settled on this yarn.
It is an undyed Bluefaced Leicester/silk blend, fingering weight. I actually bought this to do some plant dyeing, but I like it as it is in the natural color. The yarn base is called Ivoire, from Acme Fibres.
The next chart gets more complicated. The lace is patterned on both sides, and includes a bunch of twisted and cabled stitches that should make me pay attention. This is definitely not cocktail hour knitting.**
I took updated photos of all the projects that are in the (mostly) current rotation. Next time I’ll do a WIP Update post.
*Who am I kidding? I had easily dozens of yarn choices that would work for this. I have more yarn than some yarn shops.
**Someone remind me of this down the road when I get cocky. I am putting lifelines in this one after each pattern section.
Gorgeous. Stunningly gorgeous.