Ever the optimist, I gave my self a knitting challenge that I was quite certain I could not accomplish. On August 26 I cast on for a beautiful lace stole pattern, Love on the Edge. It gets it’s name from the beautiful hearts along the outer edges of the stole. When I first saw it I was smitten. The project is so delicate looking. I thought it would be the perfect accessory for an upcoming wedding that I’m attending.
Unfortunately I himmed and hawwed before actually purchasing the pattern and so, didn’t get a start until possibly too late.
The biggest challenge of the project lies in the fact that the pattern is a translation from Dutch. Never before has the adage ”lost in translation” been so literal. The pattern doesn’t have the usual verbal flow of a knitted pattern, so I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out what the instructions mean.
I’m happy to report that I think I’ve got it mostly figured out, now speed is my only limiter. Sadly, lace knitting is not really known for it’s speedy quality.
Despite my doubts, I bound off my stole last night! Now for a good blocking and it’ll be already to be packed with the rest of my things this weekend!
Stay tuned for blocked photos!
OOOoooo! can’t wait to see it blocked.
Wouah, that’s a very nice one ! Was the dutch translation so terrible ?
I suppose in retrospect it wasn’t terrible. It at times didn’t follow the style or jargon that I have come to expect from english patterns. It left much to be interpreted by the knitter. I’m happy to say I think it was worth it though : )
The stole looks gorgeous! I’d love to see pictures of it with your dress from the wedding.