Lace Shawl

I've been working quite a bit on the Shoulder Shawl in Syrian Lace pattern the last few days. The main portion of the pattern is not difficult. It just takes a long time. I think the border will end of being the trying part of the pattern.

My goal is to finish it this spring. We'll see if they happens.

I'm about to start the Erte Cloche pattern. Hats are one thing that I have only made about one or two of and those were out of crappy acrylic yarn in 2004.

Toe up socks

I'm currently working on a pair of toe up socks for my mother. I've made two pairs of toe up socks in the past. I must say that I suck at the sewn bind off. On the other tow pairs I went up a few needle sizes so the regular bind off wouldn't be too tight. This time I'm doing the sewn and it is not working out well. I've done the bind off on other projects in the past and it went fine so I'm not sure where I'm making the mistake here.

New Year, New Knitting Projects

Well I suppose I need to finish old knitting projects first. I've been working on the lace shawl again. The Lombard Street Socks are on the way to completion. I still have second Irish sock to start. The hourglass sweater is nearly done I just need to fix the neckline and the sleeves. So most of last years projects are either nearly completed or at least getting attention.

I'm determined to restart and finish the Carpathia gloves.

As for entirely new projects I think the Anastasia socks will be one of the first new ones I start. I'm also thinking of making another sweater. Maybe the Accordion cardigan. Also a few shawls will be on the needles in 2008.