The Meru Gale (Ravelry link) is finally finished! I gave it to my mother and she graciously agreed to model it for me.
JustdotChristina
Sep 132008
Sep 062008
Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with lace? While I am new to this, I find the following scenario being repeated over and over and over again: Casting on with lace weight yarn for the first time, there was immediate intimidation. A few rows into the project, my confidence began to grow and I [...]
Sep 032008
Well, so far I have only finished one lace project and that was a pair of socks: However, I hope to finish my first ever project with actual lace weight yarn before September 23! For a little inspiration, I decided to wash and block what I had already completed. This: Turned into this: Oh, yeah! [...]
Aug 012008
However, I absolutely love it! Pattern:Â Gale by Anne Hanson of KnitSpot Yarn:Â Curious Creek’s Meru in Tree Frog
Jul 112008
On Saturday the husband of a very good friend of mine sustained a traumatic brain injury. He has been in ICU since then. As we are 2000+ miles apart, I wanted to send her a little comfort with a whole lot of love. Her favorite color is green and these are made with super comfy [...]
Jul 082008
Well, the Meru Gale  has been slow going, especially for this novice lace knitter, so I decided to cast on a pair of Rainy Day Lace socks in a springy green sport from The Plucky Knitter called “Sprout.” After only a couple of hours I am half-way up the foot, as I decided to do a [...]
Jun 212008
As this is the first time I have ever knitted with lace weight yarn, I have spent the day struggling with getting the hang of it, but I think I am getting it. Progress so far is here. Yay! I love the Curious Creek Fibers Meru. The colors are enchanting and I cannot wait to [...]
Jun 212008
Well, as I am new to lace, this should be challenging, as well as fun! My first ever lace weight project (and third ever lace project) will be Gale by Anne Hanson with Curious Creek Fibers Meru. Lace weight yarn is totally intimidating for me, so, I have also decided to cast on a cute [...]
Jun 182008
But, ready and willing to go. Earlier this week I finished my first lace projects ever! Apparently, I am happy to follow Maria down the path of a new addiction. Thank you for allowing me to join the fun!
