- The pink yarn would have looked lovely with some sparkly embellishments. But after knitting up a couple of small samples, the edging pattern I chose just didn't "work" with beads.
Beads.
- I'm using "Shoreline" lace from Lesley Stanfield's book, 150 Knitted Trims. This trim is knit sideways and attaches to the main piece by (ssk)-ing the last stitch of each return row with the next "live" stitch on the bottom of the scarf. I'm knitting this 14-row repeat over 280 live stitches.
- The patterns in this book are presented in written form. So I decided to transfer this one to chart form. I added a "connector" section for a more interesting transition from the body to the trim.
- For the body of the piece, I used the elongated short-row method of gently shaping. Adding that to the connector and lace trim, after blocking this may end up being more of a shawlette than a scarf.
Scarf.
swatch of lace trim and connector / experimenting with beads
Encouraging Truth: Our hope is not wishful thinking. Our hope is a sure thing. (Hebrews 11:1)
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5 comments:
That's a really lovely trim. I look forward to seeing the finished scarf, I mean shawlette. :-)
So pretty!
That is just beautiful! I've been playing with some "trim" patterns lately too, and I think it's just fascinating to watch how it grows and see the different ways it can connect with the rest of the project.
Thank you, Bonnie. (And I've put my "Restless" aside far too long ... finishing it is next on my to-knit list!)
Liz - do you have a blog or are you on Ravelry? I'd love to see some of your trims!
You really need to write a pattern and sell it in Ravelry!!
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