Bright and early on Friday, I downloaded the first clue for Secret of the Stole. I like a pattern that begins by advising, “DO NOT PANIC.” Always a good sign. I did not panic, and I was glad to see that my inability to wind my hank of laceweight into a single ball actually turned out to be a good thing.
Over the weekend, this:
turned into this:
I had a little issue with the beads. I didn’t bother to look up the technique for attaching them, and I was several beaded rows in before I learned that, no, you’re not supposed to knit the stitch first. I’ve decided to go with it.
I think next week’s clue will go a little more slowly, since I’m working Friday and Saturday, and knitting lace is definitely not an appropriate activity for the Reference desk.
Your stole looks fabulous! Great job. Love the color yarn you chose. The beads will still be in the correct place if you knit the stitch first, just a little higher up on the stitch. Come on Friday!