It took me just on two weeks. Made on 3.5mm Brittany needles, using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.
It's just lovely, if I do say so myself. And everyone is right. Blocking lace really does improve it vastly. I love it! I think a whole new world just opened up for me!
Speaking of new worlds, in April this year, I cast on my first sock.
I went along happily, learning about DPNs, sock yarn and generally found the process quite fun. That is, until I got to the tricky parts. I stalled on those.
But I am so sick to death of looking at the sock that I can't go near it, even though I desperately want to learn to finish one.
So, I have cast on another this morning. these socks, should I finish them, will be a gift for the husband of the scarf recipient at Christmas.
Today is Dec 10. I have 15 days to finish these socks.
Anyone want to place bets on me actually doing it? I did this much in 90 mins, just now.
I must overcome my sock fear! I really must. If I have to, I'll pin one of the SnB girls down for an hour to watch me while I attempt not to screw up the hard parts. Any volunteers???
Thank God I have a week's a leave starting Monday 18 December. I'm going to need it!
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