I spent my knitting time today working on Iggy's short lace table runner, aiming to finish it well before Christmas. It's currently measuring 5". I'm hoping to have it at 30 or 40" at completion. I'm going to scope out the table again when I go over there tomorrow. The plan is to go to a haunted house on the lower east side with the boys and their parents- these children are, by the way, three lovely kiddies that I adore. I was resident nanny while in college and have remained close. These kids kick ass. I'm going to talk to them about making our own monopoly board, since we play so damn much. I hope they will be into it.
I designed the pattern based on the "Fishtail Stitch II" from the Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary which basically is a book of stitches. There is no copyright page, and the book it so old (I got it from my mother's friend when I was 15) and looks like it's out of print, so I'll post the pattern when the garment is finished. Don't post nasty comments yet- I may put surprises in the middle or your name written in script. I at this rate, I estimate to be finished in about two weeks, possibly less. 
Special thanks go to Veronique for the heads up on the stitch holders. This is my first lace pattern, and I made it about three inches before pulling my hair out from pulling back so much. I'm using cut straws for stitch holders, the smaller diameter holds much better on No.5 needles.
It's much easier with the holders, but this was my face most of the day getting through this pattern:
Cute pic aunt gin!!! <3 jordan!!
Posted by: Jordan | October 23, 2005 at 10:10 AM
Ooh, you tried the straws trick! Yeah, I'll admit to using st markers pretty liberally... Even for the Butterfly lace dress, where a repeat was 5 st, I put markers every 5 st.
Are you going to chug along in fishtail lace the whole way through or will you try a lace sampler? I mean, you've got a whole book with st patterns...
Posted by: Veronique | October 24, 2005 at 11:53 AM
I like the pattern maybe after finishing my first pair of socks I'll tackle my first bit'o lace...hmmmm
Posted by: Marie | October 24, 2005 at 02:18 PM
I like the pattern maybe after finishing my first pair of socks I'll tackle my first bit'o lace...hmmmm
Posted by: Marie | October 24, 2005 at 02:19 PM
HA HA HA HA - That pic is hysterical!
Posted by: Lisa | October 24, 2005 at 05:35 PM
Yea, you're past the tinking stage from Friday night. That looked frustrating. I can't wait to see the pattern.
Posted by: Katie | October 25, 2005 at 09:51 AM
Very proud of you little sister your very "special" your the odd ball of the family, but its okay every family has one. love, Jim Jord, Billy, and Ali <333
Posted by: How bout now | October 27, 2005 at 07:41 PM