happy Sunday and a very safe Labour day for everyone in North America

OK, Katherine, I've been to all of Canada's provinces but yours. So I'll just have to come for a visit and we'll sit down and work on it together. LOL

Have a great trip, Judy.

Janise

OH, yes, Jan! I'd love that! Remember, I am not on the island, but in Labrador, so if you come in the winter, dress warmly.

Katherine

When I was about 10 we had to write a story in school about visiting some place - probably related to a geography class or something (This has been MANY years ago now) I wrote about going to Labrador - which for a little girl from Minnesota seemed very far away and quite exotic. I never have actually been there, however.

Thanks -- off to Paris and then Provence and the French Riviera. Should be great. I will tell tales on my return.

Thanks Els, and I'm well up together again now, and am grateful I wasn't on my own in the middle of the night...

Cheers.....Cher

Use a small crochet hook for those 4-stitch-togethers.

Remember, some lace patterns were invented by people who were using the old-fashioned hook-ended knitting needles, so unless you have a set of Portuguese knitting needles, you might not be using the same tools the pattern was designed for.

=Tamar

Oooh, that sounds so nice, Judy! Enjoy!!!! :o)

Peace! Gemini

LOL Many people think of Labrador as being far away and exotic. It is far away, but just ordinary.

Katherine

Well are't you happy I visit the textile museum in Toronto, where I find these wonderful postcarts. Get busy Grandma.....LOL Maybe you can just knit a little mini one. I think that Ria at one time knitted a sort of lovely lacy tent indoors over a chair. I remember seeing that when she posted one of her pictures.

Els

That sounds wonderful have a great time with good weather, and lots of textile adventures naturally.

Els

LOL I don't think so! I finished a poncho AND a sweater for her this weekend, so that is enough for now.

Katherine

To bad we do not live closer together, so when Jan comes to teach youlace knitting, I could sit in for a session. I missed Jan's visit to Victoria this Summer and see what I have missed,a lesson in lace knitting. I am not giving up as yet though. I have now decided that I will put in one pattern of lace, and knit over a couple of rows and try another pattern, instead of the whole thing in lace pattern. I have started it, and at the end, I should have had 4 st left over for the border, and darn it all I only have 2 stiches left over. I have ripped it out and redid it, and I am laughing now, the next time I had to many stitches. It is just a count of four, my god, I think I need a counting lesson....LOL

Els

Els

Tamar that thought has crossed my mind. I have not tried that yet, but maybe that will work. I am sure that is where I gain or loose stitches. I have a thin long crochet hook I will try it with. Thank for that good advice.

Els

Wow I am impressed, that sure is a lot of knitting Grandma.....way to go.

Els

I tried doing a purl 4 together and agree it is a toughie. I figured out 2 alternatives that are easier and produce the same results. #1: Slip 1, purl

OK, Minnesota is about half way between so you'll both have to come here and we'll make lace together. Meanwhile, I think you should choose the simplest pattern from your book and just concentrate on it. Once you've done one repeat, you will be able to see how it looks and the next repeat will be easier. Another hint to avoid mistakes is to say the stitches out loud as you are doing them.

Cool, can I join you all ? I love lace!!

Karen in MN

Sound lovely we must make it a date. Kathernine anytime you are ready, we better get our flying brooms out.

Els