Knitting School
I took a class this week with my knitting guild. It was on how to work Entrelac .
I have seen and admired this engineering marvel for some time, so was eager to give it a go.
Here is my class work:
I learned how to do it. But I don't think I will do it much any more. It was a tad too fiddly for me, and I can't say as I enjoyed the 'feel' of the fabric it creates either. There is a certain fragility to it that is disconcerting to say the least. I think I like my knitting on the sturdy side. That must be why I'm not much into lace either.
But I have lived long enough to know that things change, and so do people, and since I'm a people, one day I might fall madly in love with entrelac AND lace.
It was certainly a nice class and I'm glad I learned how to do it. At least it won't be a mystery any more. That's worth something right there.
We are bracing for what I hope turns out to be a bigger rain storm. Every drop is greatly appreciated around here right now. Speaking of which, I think I should go air out the dogs before it does start to rain...
I have seen and admired this engineering marvel for some time, so was eager to give it a go.
Here is my class work:
[album 65561 Entelac Class.JPG]I learned how to do it. But I don't think I will do it much any more. It was a tad too fiddly for me, and I can't say as I enjoyed the 'feel' of the fabric it creates either. There is a certain fragility to it that is disconcerting to say the least. I think I like my knitting on the sturdy side. That must be why I'm not much into lace either.
But I have lived long enough to know that things change, and so do people, and since I'm a people, one day I might fall madly in love with entrelac AND lace.
It was certainly a nice class and I'm glad I learned how to do it. At least it won't be a mystery any more. That's worth something right there.
We are bracing for what I hope turns out to be a bigger rain storm. Every drop is greatly appreciated around here right now. Speaking of which, I think I should go air out the dogs before it does start to rain...
Comments (5)
welshamethyst (Legacy)
I'll be happy to send you some of the rain that we've had over the last day and a half that sent the rivers rising and the backyards and basements to flooding. I'm fairly sure I spotted Maggie rowing across the back yard on a fallen tree limb while using Chances tail as a rudder....
Pragmatist (Legacy)
Interesting pattern. It looks sturdy. Kind of like a different version of cable.
Well, you learned something new. Not all is lost.
Bless
Well, you learned something new. Not all is lost.
Bless
diane (Unauthenticated) (Legacy)
I am lookign forard to the upcoming storm as well. When in Truckee the past few days we had a big snow storm. Beautiful. That knitting work is amazing! Thank you for caring for our kitties while we were gone. Much appreciated!
mamallama (Legacy)
I think it is always good to learn something new from time to time.
Keeps the mind sharp.
Interesting look that Entrelac.
I'm not into fiddly either.
Keeps the mind sharp.
Interesting look that Entrelac.
I'm not into fiddly either.
InStitches (Legacy)
I love learning new things; it is in the learning that we determine if it is something we might like or put to good use.
It is an interesting technique, but I'm curious; how might one use such a pattern?
It is an interesting technique, but I'm curious; how might one use such a pattern?
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