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FAL Finish: Lace Wrap


2015 FAL at On the Windy Side


One of the knitted items on my Q4 2015 FAL list was a lace wrap.  This is how it looked when I wrote the list:

Lace wrap


It's knitted using Sublime extra fine merino (2ply) and is a free pattern (find it here).  I'll be honest, it was really boring to knit and I ended up forcing myself to do at least one twelve row repeat each day before I was allowed to do any other (more interesting) knitting or sewing!

This is how it looked once it was off the needles but before blocking:

Off the needles!


Blocking it was also tedious - I've never blocked something that's supposed to be completely straight but has stocking stitch (and therefore curled) borders and it's not something I'm going to rush to do again.  I don't have a picture of it blocking but I ended up cobbling together a Heath Robinson-type affair with pins stuck in the carpet and crochet cotton.  Here it is after blocking:


Blocked!


The yarn is gorgeously soft and lovely to knit with - I'd use the yarn again, just not with this pattern!  Here's a closer photo of the lace pattern, not the most interesting pattern in the world, I think you'll agree!  However, the person I knitted it for is very happy with it and that's what matters!


Blocked!

This is likely to be my last post before Christmas so I hope you all have a happy, healthy and peaceful time.  I'd like to thank you for all the lovely comments you've left and support you've given me this year - I may not blog often (hoping to change that next year but I'll believe that when it happens!) but I do enjoy it and I hope you do too!

Archie also likes the perks of blogging: the biscuits!  (Note the difference in his co-operation level when biscuits are included in the photo-taking process!  If you're in any doubt, have a look at the photos of him in my last post, taken sans biscuits!!)

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Come on, biscuit, come to me!  You know you want to...I can hear you calling my name!
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You've just come in carrying a turkey and a ham, what do you mean 'None of it's for you!'?  Who are you trying to kid?

Thanks for popping in!!



P.S.  If you never seem to get a reply to your comments then it's highly likely you're a 'no reply' blogger - here is how to fix it.  In the meantime, I've started replying to NRB in the comments section, it's the best fix I can think of when I can't track down an email address.  Recent NRB commenters include Marie, RubySue, Kate Chiconi, and Jessie Aller.  If you'd like a reply from me then please include your email address (in a 'myname (at) provider (dot) whatever' if you prefer) and I'll get back to you!  Thanks!

Comments

  1. Merry Christmas. Molly Brown and Jessie send Christmas Woofies to Archie.

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  2. You did well to push on through the boring times. Your knitted lace looks really lovely now it's finished :) I wish you and Archie a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year x

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  3. Wow! That lace is stunning! And a gorgeous tree to! Have a wonderful Christmas my friend, Jxo

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  4. It may have been boring to knit, but the results are gorgeous! And another project crossed off the list...
    About being a NRB: I have to comment using my Google+ profile as Blogger doesn't like my WordPress profile. I've had a good rummage around in Google+ settings but can't see anything that will automatically show my email address if I comment, so I've added it to my profile blurb. I tried..... katechiconi@gmail.com

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  5. Merry Christmas to you and Adorable Archie!

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  6. One off the todo list - and Harley's Hexies to go on! Congrats on the win! Merry Christmas to you and yours X

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  7. A very Merry Christmas to you and Archie. I hope 2016 brings you, and everyone you care about, good health and happiness. Thank you for providing us with such entertainment with your blog. X

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  8. That's a gorgeous knit! But, yes, it does not look thrilling work. And you don't even get to keep it! Pants. Remember take a photo of Archie NOT getting some turkey. That'll be a fine incredulous face! Poor lad and his poor tum. Have a lovely Chrimbo!! X

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  9. Merry Christmas! I think that shawl is really beautiful and must be adorable soft! I wish you most wonderful Christmas time! Hugs and kisses! Teje, Nero and Hanna
    PS. soon I continue in the new address: www.nerospostbox.wordpress.com

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  10. What beautiful knitting! Looks so cuddly. Have a lovely Christmas with Archie!

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  11. Merry Christmas Helen, hope you relented to share a little nice food with Archie. Love the wrap, talented lady!

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  12. Merry Christmas Helen, hope you relented to share a little nice food with Archie. Love the wrap, talented lady!

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  13. Well it looks luxurious and very cosy to me! Thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts.

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  14. I'm sorry that you found it boring but it is beautiful.

    Did you find biscuits that Archie's allowed to have?

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