Who me? There's just so many beautiful patterns out there that I must try...
Let's see what's on the needles right now, shall we?
Exhibit 1: Adaptation of Niebling doily (E903_09 -- Magnolie / Frühlingsblumen).
![e903_09 progress](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_umptgPjBBkDHcR808bqxT0y8ZBf2KGhLldLJ1dzfpMpea3vw5pVg_Yfebla9v5MWpRx7d5PH64iWZxvDIITI1wuy91omOJkKF8UAR00SbJ2noasE9j4ViaptV8xog8G88=s0-d)
I'm actually more than half way done, but have decided to rip out a huge bunch of rows because I had previously added on extra leaves.
I originally thought that this oval pattern knits along the long axis of the oval. But as I continued the pattern, it was clear that the knit was along the edge of the short axis. I added the leaves to increase the wingspan of the shawl. As I continue knitting, it's become clear to me that this will result in a very misshapen shawl. So to the frog pond it goes. I'm really liking this yarn, tho'. It's Colourmart 50/50 cashmere/wool. Lovely amazing stuff.
If you look closely, you can see a lifeline I put in (yep, was thinking back then that this might be necessary).
![e903_09 ripping](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ttEf77sUNd_Q__Ei2nPiBjSSR1CwCvU9Lx39AiHvLxe5Fyly-mxoGfz5Y9S6VDhQclUsFqEV4clfq7vUy4O-wr2RtEK-AM0lbbqkDGe1-oW2_EhbneOWsVF4V6bLWqKA=s0-d)
Exhibit 2: Since I had to rip, I decided to use my pretty green yarn and make a lace purse. I've checked out the new Mason-Dixon book, and they made a sweet little lace purse with the bleeding heart pattern. I thought I'd try a new-to-me Estonian lace pattern that incorporates lace and cables instead.
![lace purse in progress](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_thQ0NFw3whEYyk2g9Ac5cdLyoM7DHA9-j3ce_FNuCYOJtRLkdBw3VUbdvTTMtwm6-6jSzw66P-pHhPiyKo1Y9ptBQ-sg28MH10Cic6g-O_QV53mjrbOMgTXAAJT9vjabA=s0-d)
I like how it's turning out, but I'm a tad concerned that it's not going to block out right. Hee, not that you can see the lace pattern here.
Which leads us to...
Exhibit 3: lace scarf
I actually really like this simple, yet effective pattern. So I had a couple of ball of Kidsilk haze (aka crack) and casted on for a scarf using the same pattern.
![twisted lace in progress closeup](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ueQ5UOFT0vUNAQBbOZWgnAUek-nj9WuLZ7lUdOw4yFZNWRIhsMALYf8FDmR81J25ZtlZLjzfhTOlAkY91uBlbnCth4OjsfXS2h3MZGMPb09X63Cyxug-5wMy13xsOjZ0U=s0-d)
Here's the in-progress scarf:
![twisted lace in progress](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ssWL5AzIDlx1usRm5i7fLqdcTnO64R4eQFXS1BqpArh9fevxJanrMbUVlA65o1e6NV_tCG16bLOMvvmG-6ttLQQHJhUIu3Ag8hcs_kRAe-9DiheaNhPslUt5caKz_SljA=s0-d)
Is that a cool pattern or what?!
Anyway, that leads me to another project: another cardigan for me. I need like 3 cardigans. I want to knit them all...but I must restrain myself until these get finished or the 1st 2 goes to the frog pond (there's no way I'm ripping Kidsilk).
Wish me luck in getting these projects finished.