Tag Archives: Pima Lino Lace

Defarge Does Shakespeare

Posted on March 27, 2015 by natalie

Guess what? There’s a new book out today with a pattern from me. Remember how Marilla’s Shawl was in What Else Would Madame Defarge Knit? Well today I’ve got Desdemona’s Handkerchief in Defarge Does Shakespeare!   This lace and intarsia handkerchief … Continue reading →

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In which I am clumsy, again

Posted on March 9, 2011 by natalie

Great news! I cast off the new green Eiffel Tower Shawl last night. The not so great news is that I cast it off in bed last night. I have a new theory that the colour was named “Olive” when … Continue reading →

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Knitting and giving

Posted on March 2, 2011 by natalie

As I mentioned last time, the cotton/linen blend I’m working with is Pima Lino Lace by Diamond Yarn. The suggested needle size is 2.75mm. I’m using 3.25, but since I knit loosely, that’s like a normal person using 3.75. I’m … Continue reading →

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When being a yarn collector pays off

Posted on February 28, 2011 by natalie

I think I’ve admitted in the past that I’m a yarn collector. I’ve got the bins of gorgeous yarn to prove it. This week it’s actually paid off. Louise posted on my Facebook wall that there was a new laceweight … Continue reading →

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