The Purple lace sweater is done, and I'm kind of sorry! I adore this yarn; it is very wonderful to knit with and perfect for summer knitting because it isn't too warm. But I enjoy wearing this even more. It feels incredibly sensuous on. I had a great time playing with lace, and creating the pattern for the hemline increases which result in a peplum effect. Putting crystal beads on the ends of the points complements the yarn and gives a finished heft to the sweater, The only thing I'm not totally done with is the front. I'm debating about putting button holes on it and can't decide how many and what kind of buttons, because if I use glass ones it will weigh down the side they are on, and I like the smooth finish of the rows of single crochet. I haven't cut the yarn yet! Waiting for the right moment, I guess it postpones the inevitable let-down of finishing a project and having to start something else! But I don't have any more of this lovely stuff. And dangerously, Flying Fingers (www.flyingfingers.com ) is having a 50% off sale to prepare for their move. I wonder...
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