Strangling Vine Lace Scarf

This scarf is another one of my first lacy projects.  The pattern is Strangling Vine Lace Scarf by Nicole Hindes.  The pattern is free, all the designer asks is that you do a random act of kindness.

ChiaoGoo Shorties

I'm going to review some of the needles that I have in upcoming posts.  Today I'm starting with the ChiaoGoo Shorties.  All opinions are mine.  They are my personal preference, and others may feel differently about them.

As stated in a previous post, I often have socks on my needles.  The socks below are using the US1 2" needles with a 5" cable.

This sock is cuff down, and I'm close to coming up to the toe.  I was able to use nothing but the Shorties to get to this point.  I used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel.  I'm going to try using it for the toe as well.  If I like the end results, I will probably only use that toe from now on.  I really like the idea of being able to use the Shorties for the entire sock.  I will post more about how that goes once the pair is finished.

Next up is the specifics of these needles.  They come with everything you need to get started including a fabric pouch, tip sleeve, cables, stitch markers, t-pins, end stoppers, and a needle gauge.  The needles are US sizes 0-3.  There are 2" and 3" needles for each set.  They can make 9"-14" circulars.

Tranquil Mist

The Tranquil Mist shawl, by Cindy Garland, is another kit that I had purchased.  I saw it at a yarn festival, and had to have it.  It came with the yarn, beads, stitch markers, and pattern.   I loved the color.  This was also to be my first go at a more intricate lace project, as well as using beads.