I'm going to make this Polyphylla Cowl. LI've discovered that I llike to wear cowls more than scarves and I've wanted one that was wider at the bottom to go over my shoulders. Can't wait to start.

I currently working of a pullover pattern from Doris Chan.  Lace is beautiful and challenging to do.  I crocheted a poncho for my little girl about 5 years ago and it is now being worn as a skirt.  Its so versatile.

I've only knit one lace project - a wedding garter for an in-law nephew's fiance. It was a challenge. After recovering for a few years, I fell in love with a lace scarf at Stitches West last month from Wagtail Yarns out of Australia:  Butterfly Scarf by Branka Medlock in 2 ply kid mohair. I want to make it for my mom, but I'm shaking in my boots.

Lovely designs. These days I'm working on a shawl.

Love knitting lace. Loved knitting 3 mim's shawls, and I souls really love knitting a 4th shawl, just for me, just for the fun of it !

beautiful cowl, lovely yarn...

Thank you all for participating in our blog contest! Congrats to Lindaran, who has been randomly selected as the winner of Miriam's new book and lace knitting supplies from WEBS, America's Yarn Store. The contest is now closed, but feel free to continue commenting--we love to hear about all your lace knitting ventures. Happy knitting!

Well with this number of comments it is unlikely that I will win but it is worth a try! I l.o.v.e. knitting lace. It is the challenge I think and the results are fantastic!! I have given many lace wraps/stoles/shawls as gifts, but keep many for myself. I dress up an outfit, erase a chill, or just feel glamorous!!

Enjoy your knitting, that is what I say!

Thank you so much for the encouragement. It's true that knitting lace has its frustrations and rewards. I just tore up a lace triangle shawl that was nearly completed and started an entirely different piece, the wedding stole from "Knit One, Bead Too", because the triangle shawl just wasn't up to my standards. Turned out I made the most basic mistake of all -- using the wrong yarn. Instructions called for lace-weight yarn, and that's what I was using, but the yarn was too fine. I ended with a sloppy mess full of gaping holes. I should have put a lot more effort into testing and figuring how the swatch would translate in a completed project. Oh, well. The wedding stole is working beautifully in the same yarn, so I feel I made the right decision.  

I just finished Celaeno by Rosemary Hill which was a fun & pretty quick knit. I may try Miriam's Vinca shawl next, it's got a very different and interesting construction.

Lace is when your work has INTENTIONAL holes in it, right? (I did some unintentional lacework in my early knitting years by not moving the yarn forward or backward when I should have.)

I'm making a baby blanket now with lace diamonds in it, and would love a chance to make something utterly decadent. Thanks for offering such a great gift!

I have only poked at bits of lace knitting so this would be just the right incentive to make a shawl for my mother and my auntie.

I check, every so often, to see if we can get the show....still doesn't show here...:(

I love the idea of Miriam's book in a giveaway since I am an avid lace knitter!  Thank you for the wonderful offer!

I've knitted just one lace project, a Shetland Triangle for my MIL.  I'm hooked. I have about a half dozen lace shawls that I want to knit for myself.  But, I need to knit a lace shawl for my sisters wedding first.  It's funny, I'm not really a lace kinds of gal.  If you had told me that I would be in love with knitting lace a couple of years ago, I would have told that you were crazy.

I just finished knitting a pair of lace mitts for my godchild.  I wanted something fancier than the lace shown in the original pattern, so I used the King Charles Brocade lace pattern, which I found in the Harmony Guide: Lace and Eyelets.

I have made several lace shawls of which I only have one.  I have used 100% alpaca in a soft grey to make one that is longer and wider than a traditional shawl that I used briefly as a winter evening wrap and even took it to China instead of a coat. But it now is in the bay area of CA with my childhood friend who fell in love with it on my visit on the way back from China.  Sigh ... I miss that shawl but it has just the best home where it is used more as a throw than a shawl.  It was in feather and fan pattern.

I also did two similar ones as gifts and the one I own is in black louet linen which doesn't get as much use and it should, but it is OK.

I love the cowl pattern and my fingers are itching to try it.  I am a lace addict and just keep collecting more and more books of lace patterns for my personal library.

Beautiful work! so happy to have this on our PBS station :-)

I love the look & feel of these shawls made from the lighter weight yarns.  They have a delicate look & feel to them and are the perfect accessory for any outfit.

I just love knitting lace!

On my needles right now I have a pair of Chevrolace Socks in Opal Sock yarn, the Shetland Garden Faroese Shawl by Sivia Harding, in a gorgeous greenish merino-silk blend, and waiting for to be blocked is the Bobble Lace Flowers Triangle Shawl in a baby blue merino.

Best wishes from Petra in a very snowy Sweden!

The reason I'm a knitter is because of lace.  I saw an Estonian lace shawl belonging to my Grandmother when I was seven and convinced my mother to teach me to knit right away because I wanted to be able to make something as graceful and delicate myself someday.  My most recent project is a lace shawl with a mohair yarn for the center and silk for the borders and have now started knitting the lace for my wedding dress with 00000000 needles.  My fiance thinks they're scary because they are long and sharp, but I told him the lace will be worth it.

I just finished a stole based on the Woodland Shawl (Nikol Lohr) out of Mini Mochi.  It was a fun, pretty simple project, and the colors I used remind me of being in a forest!

I usually have a lace project going at the same time as a sweater project.  I like knitting lace to see the pattern develop and the geeky part of me likes the challenge of "figuring out" how the pattern works and memorizing the repeats.  Definitely one of the more artsy ways to have fun with numbers!

I am new to lace knitting.  I've made two lace shawls so far, one for me, and one for a gift.  My mom liked the one I made for myself so much, I'm making one for her now.  I'd love to knit a lace cardigan, but haven't quite worked my way up to that yet.  I love the designs in Miriam's book.  I think one of those would be the perfect next project!  

I'm working on designing my first lace shawl for my mother-in-law . . she specifically asked me for something nobody else has!  I love using lace patterns to stretch my yarn budget and get the most out of luxury yarns!

Thank you for this tip on fixing the slanting decreases, one of my bug-a-boo's in knitting lace. I will feel much more confident about knitting my next project with this video bookmarked!

I knit for several charities including a prayer shawl ministry.  I love using beautiful lace designs as the primary motif for the shawls I make.  I also enjoy using worsted weight yarns and different yarn types to knit lace shawls.

I love knitting lace. I finished a lace and cable baby blanket for my grandson and really enjoyed the pattern so I might do another for a baby shower in June. I have also done lace scarves and a few shawls.

I am currently working on Susanna IC's Altea shawl.  It's not easy!  The easy one was Little Leaves on Ravelry.  Very rewarding!  

My Scottish grandmother knitted hundreds of lace shawls for all the babies in her neighbourhood. I still have mine! And I'd love to try lace knitting myself. A scarf would be a good start.

I'm working on the Jali cardigan, which is my first knitting lace project.  I've done crocheted lace before.  Lace is definitely more challenging, but I love it!!!  I can't watch tv and knit lace though.  Either I don't hear/see the show, or the lace pattern comes out all wrong!  

I'm currently working on a lace baby blanket.  It's turning out beautifully but the baby has been born and it's not done!!  Need to keep knitting.

I'm working on lace fingerless gloves with a touch of beading.  Not only do I love the look of lace knitting, I deeply enjoy watching the pattern unfold as I am totally engaged in my project.  Lace knitting is hands down the best!

I love knitting lace and am currently working on a mystery beaded shawl by Susan Pandorf in laceweight and another of her patterns in a sparkle sock. I also love Anne hanson's pattersn and have knit a few of her lace designs.

My queue of lace projects keeps growing and am in danger of never getting to the end

Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity for the prize! I am new to lace knitting. I'm trying to make these beautiful fingerless gloves.  I've already taken it apart a few times. I've been trying to find a book that will clearly illustrate the techniques. So far not much luck.  They seem to assume that you know how to do it already.

My travel project is a feather & fan pattern scarf.  I made one using variegated grace cotton that turned out really well.  Now I am using a variegated sox yarn that on socks was so splotchy that I tore it out, in the feather & fan pattern it looks great.

I have some lace weight yarn I want to use but need some help to get started.  This book looks like just the place to start.

Fantastic giveaway! I just finished knitting my very first Estonian lace scarf and I will admit it is absolutely lovely! I can feel myself becoming addicted to lace knitting. I'll have to knit another lace scarf since my daughter saw this one and fell in love with it then confiscated it. ;-)

I am excited about the Heliotaxis Pi Shawl that I designed and knitted. It is my second pattern design.  It is listed on Ravelry. ravel.me/.../h1

I must admit that after 35 years of knitting I knit very little lace. I think I tend to shy away from things that are "too Girly" and only recently see that a lace pattern doesn't have to be frilly and delicate. That's why I really like interweave knitting patters that help me break out of this mindset. I also admit that I have more trouble seeing a lace pattern than even a 24 row complex cable pattern. So any tips you can give make lace more fun would be great !!

Love lace knitting and would love to win the book.

I have been playing around with the purse stitch.  Using different yarns, large gauge and small as well as different needle sizes.  It really is an easy stitch and depending on the yarn and needle combination you use, you get very different (but all wonderful) results.  

I've done a lot of crochet lace and have been thinking of trying my hand at Knit lace.  This would be a great motivator.

I haven't knitted a lot of lace projects but I love them none the less. I've knitted a Cat's Paw Lace Mobius cowl by Jean Flores, The Girasol by Jared Flood and I'm currently knitting a Vine Leaf Cardigan "Vera" by Snowden Becker.  

I love lace knitting but don't always have a lot of time to give it my undivided attention so my projects tend to go slowly.

I Love lace knitting, and I like to experiment with different stitch patterns in many of my projects. I'd love to win this prize. Thanks, Knitting Daily, for having such accomplished knitters to inspire us!

I am new to lace knitting, though I have taken a class on lace techniques. I do, however, enjoy the challenge of lace and its' beautiful patterns.

Knitting lace is so addictive, but I haven't done a big project yet. I modified a cardi pattern to use a lace cable panel to make my yarn go further and it was successful; I'm eager to tackle something more challenging. What a great giveaway!

I have knit several lace shawls and have loved it! I have a few of Miriam's patterns and they are exquisite.

I have knit a lace baby blanket and lacy scarves.

Thank you for this opportunity to sign up to win.

I am always on the lookout for 'new to me' techniques.  Since learning how to knit (it took my mom over 3 years to beat it into my head before I had the "A HA" moment), I have sought out and have become accomplished in many area of fiber work.  In the last few years, I have even started spinning my own yarn.  I have knit a few lace projects, my current one being a cozy for my Ipod.  Yes, I really am that weird.  I am very excited to see this book and learn every thing it has to teach me.

I love lace knitting and have finished several projects. My only problem is that I have not been able to block my larger projects because I have no room to do do it and make the peice look right.

I have two lace shawls going one of my own design and one from Knitting Traditions A Faroe Island Shawl. Just finished a lace cowl and tam . Like the lace challenge.

I was inspired to begin at lace project by one of my local yarn shops, Anna Yarns in Elk Grove, Ca.  Anna had a yarn created espically for her by Blue Heron and I am making a lace scarf from that yarn.  It is a beautiful pink with silver.

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I love doing prayer shawls in a lacey pattern.

I started my first shawl this past weekend - the Dane shawl - with a soysilk yarn.  What a challenge!  

I'm still selecting the "perfect" pattern to start my first lace project - it's one of my 2011 goals however, to do some lace knitting!

I did a lace christening shawl for my niece's baby and carried the pattern over into a dress, hat and booties. In cashmere/silk blend.  I do knit other things but always come back to a lace piece. I love watching the patterns form.

I love lace knitting, and I just finished a silk scarf as a gift for my niece.  We blocked it together during my visit to Nebraska and it took on a beautiful finished look.  Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift knitting basket - just what I need to chase away the New England winter blues!

I've just finished a third pair of lacy socks and am working on lace scarf.  I prefer to work with lace stiches rather than colorwork.

I'm working on the Olso Walk shawl. I love to knit lace especially with beads.

I'm working on the Oslo Walk Shawl. I love to knit lace especially with beads.

I am working on a mobius scarf and making my first attempt at adding some lace on the top edge.  Thank you for the opportunity to enter this wonderful promotion.

Estoy iniciando en el tejido de encaje y me encanta, quiero aprender a hacerlas. gracias

I'd love to start lace knitting!  This project looks like a perfect start!

I would love to add a new lace knitting book to my collection! New needles and yarn would be loved too! Lace is so lovely.

not really understand how to do it, but I liked it. I think I'll try:)

I'm currently spinning some yarn for a little lace shawlette. I haven't decided what pattern yet.  I'm focusing on the spinning part right now as I'm still a very new spinner.

What a wonderful giveway for a lucky knitter!  I have knit several lace scarves, a few pairs of lace socks, and medium-sized lace wraps.  My goal is to start and complete a large lace wrap sometime this year.

tried my hand on some Estonian knitted lace but didn't follow through very well. I love crocheting lace and would like to find the same enjoyment in knitted lace.

I love lace but sometimes find it challenging. I have made a few scarves and am currently working on fingerless gloves. The smaller  needles make it even harder. I would love to try some new ideas for adding lace, especially to sweaters.

I've been working on small lace projects - dishcloths, socks, bookmarks and the like....I did get a kit for a lace shawl but I want to practice more on smaller items to get consistent gauge before doing the larger project....blocking it will also be a challenge and I may take it to a local yarn shop to get their assistance with that....  

I have just discovered lace knitting. I am hooked. I love the intricacy and I feel a huge sense of accomplishment when I finish. I will continue to knit lace and look forward to knitting the cowl shown in the blog:)

just started my first lace project using a pattern called- checkerboard lace scarf.

it's going well so far, but it's taking some practice to learn how to fix my mistakes.

Lace is so beautiful.  I'm partial to those that reflect patterns in nature, such as frost or water.  Currently working on a prayer shawl in which the yarn provides most of the lace effect due to it's texture.

Thank you Miriam & Interweave for a great pattern!  Very elegant.

I am a new knitter but I love the look of lace knitting. I've made one  ace  project, a reading in bed shrug. I think it turned out fairly well, I know I made many mistakes but it's actually hard to tell. Where you can see mistakes is in the ribbing!!

I made a cowl in red/purple for one of my Red Hat sisters, what a surprise that was!  I'd love to win the book and make one for myself.  I'm working on E. Zimmermann's Pi Shawl, got a long ways to go but I love it!

Lace is such fun and so beautiful when done.  I sure would love to learn new techniques from the book!

I'm 65 and I've been knitting for more than 55 years. Imagine my surprise when I just recently discovered that I like lace. I had found a square Shetland shawl pattern on the antique patterns yahoo group. The book was almost 100 years old and the book said the shawl pattern was 100 years old. So for my first ever lace item, I used the pattern from the central square to create a lace stole and presented it to a young friend. It felt as if I were passing on history. I am grateful for the opportunity to win the book, the needles, and the lace yarn.

I love lace knitting, it's so pretty! But the only part I hate is the blocking part :/

Currently I'm working on socks with a lace center twist. My goal is to also work on a soft lace edged shaw for the icky weather we've been getting in my area.

Thanks for the contest

My current project is not my first attempt at lace. But I refuse to give up!  I am knitting a simple triangle shawl, hoping that my next will be more sophisticated.

I love knitting lacy things.  The finished projects are always so rewarding.  What a great giveaway!

I'm starting to learn to knit lace, and would just LOVE to win this prize - The book sounds wonderful!

I knit my first lace scarf last summer. I really enjoy knitting lace patterns - as I am not with my "social knitting" group. If that occurs, I tend to mess up my pattern and have to "un-knit". That is until I grew a brain - I now use a lifeline every few rows. Now if I could only remember to actually write down the row numbers I use the lifeline on. Oh well, lace knitting isn't supposed to be boring, now, is it?

I am hoping to be able to design a lace shawl or sweater sometime in the future.

I'm trying my hand at a lace table runner in "One Ball Knits" .  So far I have ripped it out three times.  Good thing I'm using scrap yarn to practice the stiches before I use the GOOD yarn.

I'm a beginning knitter but have found that lace stitches for first projects like scarves are a wonderful way to learn about construction and shaping and all of those intentional holes stretch out a skein so there's a lot of "bang for your buck"!

I love knitting lace - every row is interesting and the result is always beautiful. I am currently working on the Eleanor cowl for my sister's birthday in a merino/silk blend. I just finished a pair of socks with a pretty lace pattern as well. I'd love to win the gift basket, to learn new stitch patterns and begin a beautiful new project!

Just watched the YouTube clip thinking "Do I need another Lace Knitting book?" The answer is DEFINITELY. I'm half way through 'Queen Sylvia's Shawl' in  Lace  of Estonia by Nancy Bush. It's my 9th shawl and I'm using my handspun, a mix of  alpaca and wool.

This new book looks fantastic. Lots of new patterns to try.

Hi

I used to be afraid of lace till tried a simple one so beautiful Needed to try and realized it was mostly YO and K2Tg .  Knowing I make mistakes anyway,  jjust go for it.

Thanks for the vid

Lynn D

Hi

I used to be afraid of lace till tried a simple one so beautiful Needed to try and realized it was mostly YO and K2Tg .  Knowing I make mistakes anyway,  jjust go for it.

Thanks for the vid

Lynn D

Hello fellow lace knitters,

my latest larger project was "Madli" by Nancy Bush, which was great fun to knit. I was in a little hurry doing it as my daughter wanted to take it to Bordeaux, France, with her. She went there ten days ago on a diplomatic mission which will last until octobre. The colour I used very much resembles te original. For relaxation the present shawls are less lacy but more lazy. My next timeconsuming project will be aka (nightsongs) in a sort of green. I expect to receive it in about ten days time. so, enjoy knitting and so long from Hamburg, Germany

Renate

I have knitted a  simple lace patterns for a cowl.   I would love to do more lace knitting and appreciate a chance to win your new book. I just purchased a magnetic chart stand and I am ready!

My only lace project was a travelers shawl that I knitted for my ailing mother who saw it on her last day when I finished it. I believe that she took it with her in spirit, so since that shawl still belongs to her I am now ready to move on and make something special for me now, I'm sure this book would help me in the process.

Just blocked my first lace project, a shouldette... This is also my first beaded piece, a double-hitter.

I would love to win! I'm just getting into lace knitting. I've made some lace socks and lace scarves. Scarves and wraps are my favorite to make. :)

love the cowl - love miriam's designs!

Currently working on a lace baby afghan - not a difficult as I had anticipated.  Can't wait to try other lace patterns!

I have two lace scarves on my needles.  One is a simple 4 row repeat knit in sock weight yarn and the other is a kit from Morehouse in two colors of their lace weight.  The first is my "car" project: something simple and small that I keep in my car for those times I have to deal with waiting (for kids, an appointment, etc.).  The other I work on when I have at least half an hour and good lighting.

I have done lace shawls.  You ask what inspires me -- I guess the pattern and the fiber, some patterns just say knit me and other don't.  Currently I am working on a cowl using Jade Sapphire's Mink in a lace pattern called Baby Fern Stitch that I found in an older stitch pattern book lent to me by a friend.

What a great giveaway!  The lace knitting projects that inspire me are the elaborate pictorial ones that depict, say, a peacock in loads of detail.  Innovative ideas?  Hmm ... Perhaps repurposing older (Victorian) filet crochet patterns as the basis for lace work might qualify.  I've primarily done smaller lace items like scarves, but now I'm working on a larger rectangular stole and thoroughly enjoying it, both process and product.

I am new to lace knitting, but love it!  I recently purchased the yarn to make a scarf and a shawl.  Miriam's cowl is so beautiful, it may become my next project!

I love to add lace in most everything I knit. WIP's include projects ranging from a hundred-year-old German pattern on size 000000 needles using cotton sewing thread to a Suzanne IC shawl on size 10 needles using alpace lace-weight. Enjoy reading about so many knitters loving lace.

Last summer I impulsively bought 2 skeins of 100% cashmere laceweight. I made 1 unsuccessful attempt at a shawlette but ran into difficulties and frogged it. When I finish my current deep winter knitting and a baby project, I want to give lace another try. That cashmere yarn is too wonderful to allow to languish in my stash!

I have admired Miriam's patterns for a long time,  I've made one of her shawls (the pattern name escaped me right now) from Misty Alpace lace in a lovely autumn shade last fall,  for my sister, who loved it.  And lace knitting is not hard at all and it works up quickly.  I've also done three other shawls; for my motherinlaw in red, sisterinlaw in cream and myself in black .  I can hardly wait to make more.

I have not attempted lace knitting yet but want to give this a go.  Winning this great combinatioin of a book, needles and yarn would let me accomplish this!  Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest.

I'd love to win Miriam's new book!

My favorite lace project - which I do over and over is a pair of lace mitts I designed for my Mother (her 87th birthday was yesterday - lots of fun - presents and memories/emotions!)

Sasse

I have two lace shawls on the needles,but in time out.  I often pick sock patterns that have lace patterns. After my shoulder surgery I will get back to the shawls.

What a lovely idea! I so enjoy the knitters' comments about their projects. I made some lace scarves, then jumped into the frying pan! I made lace shrugs for my niece's and daughter-in-law's wedding dresses.

Currently working on "Neck Warmer with Giant

Knitted Bobble Buttons" best described as a combo of lace & cables

My first lace project was Branching Out from Knitty but I love Lace and I would love a new lace book for my collection!

Thank you for the opportunity to win such nice prizes!  Last year I joined a group on Ravelry called 10 Shawls in 2010 and ended up make something like 20 shawls last year.  This year in the new group 11 Shawl in 2011 I have made 10 shawls so far.  This has improved my knitting skills and have found knitting on the right side for lace knitting is so fun!  

My next big lace project is a sampler shawl knit along by neverfrog. It starts next month. I keep buying lace & cobweb weight yarns, but knitting lace with heavier stuff. I'm hoping this will help me break that trend. I did knit a small laceweight shawl last summer and gave it away.

Thanks to Miriam, WEBS & Knitting Daily for this chance to win the book and other goodies.

Beautiful new lace designer.  Thanks for having her on the show and for the great tip!

Lace shawls, lace shawls, lace shawls.  I can't stop making them

I love making holes in things. I'm currently working on the shawl from Knit So Fine been at it for awhile now. I'll need a new project in a week or three.

Spring is on its way and I will be finishing a lace cardigan for myself , I am a craft teacher in England and I always try to ware something that I have made to workshops. Miriam's new book sounds just the right thing to inspire myself and my clients.

It has been a while, but when I see all these lovely patterns I think it is time for me to knit another lace shawl! They are always so beautifull and really rewarding to knit.

This sounds like a wonderful gift to win.  Thank you for the opportunity.

I just finished my second Shetland Triangle Shawl, and I'm about to start Andrea's shawl by Kirsten Kapur, and Coin Lace Stole by Shui Kuen Kozinski. I love lace knitting.

Lace is awesome!

I have not tried lace knitting yet due to being rather new to knitting itself, but I am willing to give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win.

I tried a knitting a lace scarf using a chart after only 6 months of knitting.  It was truly frustrating.  I'm happy to say since that time I've gained some confidence and have knitting some small lace projects.  I've been looking at some lace projects for summer - cardigans and scarves - and have settled on at least two projects that I'll start up next month!

I'm working on an Estonian lace shawl with star and daisy stitiches.  It is a difficult knit for me...I have not done alot of lace, but it is truning out really pretty!

I am currently working on my first lace shawl for my daughter using a beautiful alpaca sox yarn so far it is gorgeous. Saving up to purchase lace needles. This cowl is gorgeous.

Lovely cowl. I have some handspun that should show the pattern beautifully! Thank you for sharing.

Have just started knitting a baby rug in lace, lots of work but it is looking great.Bev

I've been knitting Romi Hill's Celaeno, which is beaded lace, but I'm looking forward to my next project.  The Polyphylla Cowl is really tempting!

Lace knitting is so much fun and offers so many possibilities! From scarves to shawls to socks, not to mention shells and sweaters--I would love to see Miriam's book and start a new lace project! This Polyphylla Cowl looks like a perfect place to start!

I have made a simple lacy shawl shaped in wedges with short rows and I'm working on a complex shawl now. I find the complex patterns to be very interesting, but slow work.

I love to knit lace. I made the Frost Flowers Stole by Charlene Schurch from Holiday Gifts 2008 which made you cast on 992 sts. and I got it right the first time. I also did the Flower Basket Lace Shawl & Scarf (S-2014) by Evelyn A. Clark. It's just mor fun than just plain old garter or stockinette stitch. You can knit lace in any yarn weight and make it more airy or more dense. Besides it is a good brain workout.

Oooh, lace knitting... I've been hooked ever since I first tried it. I've used lace on gloves and socks, hats, cowls and scarves. I've made two lace shawls and right now I'm working on an afghan with a leafy lace pattern as well as a lace baby blanket.

And my next project for me, whenever I'll have the time, will be this: www.ravelry.com/.../jaali-2

I have a lace cardigan on the needles right now!

I'm knitting a chevron ruana that incorporates a lace pattern.  It is knitted in three panels that are connected.  I took the class with Iris Schreier at Vogue Knitting Live.

I just started knitting this past year and completed 2 sets of of hat scarfs and gloves for my oldest son and husband.  They've been very handy for them this winter.  I have also crocheted this past year 2 prayer shawls for loved ones battling cancer, and am currently looking at patterns for a prayer shawl for my mother that is more intricate and knitted.  She's never had anything made for her before so this will be a first.  Mom has Marphans syndrome and scoliosis, which has her home ridden a majority of the time.  The cold really does a number on her and makes the pain worse, so I think making a shawl the is lite and pretty will make her feel special.  I also completed an afghan for my oldest son, and am currently working on one for my youngest.  They both prefer hand made quilts and Afghans.  We had a fire in novermber and the handmade items were the ones the boys were worried about and wanted to have cleaned and repaired first.  Luckily, knitting kept me busy while we lived in the hotel for a month.  We moved back home the day before Christmas with hand made ornaments and paper chains on our tine little Charlie brown tree.  My boys wore their homemade winter items with smiles and pride.  I've had many requests as to where they got them...or idf their friend can buy it, but no, they say it not for sale.  What a wonderful thing for a hobby and to show your love!

I love knitting lace things. Currently knitting Kate Gagon Osborn's Oscilloscope shawl from knitscene, Miriam Felton's Icarus, and Evelyn Clark's Swallowtail! Simple lace patterns are my go-to travel knitting as they require just enough attention to hold my interest. Miriam Felton is an awesome lace designer too.

I'm new at knitting, but I want to make my sister a scarf.  I found a great pattern for a lace scarf.  I was a bit intimidated to try it, but I jumped in with both needles and it was a great sucess.  Now, I'm hooked on lace. A beautiful shawl is next on my list.

I've been knitting Lacey things "forever.". The biggest was an 80 inch circular shawl.  Currently workingvon a small Victorian  shawl/scarf.

The cowl looks cozy.

I've just begun Shirley Paden's Oriel Lace Blouse from IK Summer 2007 issue. I've never been big on shawls or scarves but a long sleeve top is right up my alley. I wish there were more garments that utilized lace than shawls/wraps.

A gift basket would be a pleasant surprise (keeping fingers crossed!)

I am knitting a very simple one row repeat lace pattern, to best show off the one perfect skein of varigated silk yarn that I got, making myself a gorgeous spring/summer scarf.  Next up is a more complicated lace pattern in a solid color fingering weight yarn that I think I am going to gift for next christmas.

I would love the opportunity to win this new book, and or other goodies in order to further my lace learning.  I am currently working on a shawl and a cowl that both contain lace patterns, and would love to get the further insight and inspiration that Miriam's book could provide.  I pretty much live eat and sleep knitting these days, and am often found asleep sitting up with needles in hand.  Good luck to everyone else who has entered as well!

I'm a sock knitter and would like to do a lace shawl sometime soon.

I am working on a lace scarf for my friend's wedding

I obtained two skeins of Frog Tree Laceweight Brushed Suri in a rich red color from a yarn swap last summer.  I had been looking for the PERFECT pattern for it.  It finally came to me in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Piecework magazine.  As I was browsing through my copy before the holidays, I turned to pg 42 and happened onto the Holly Berry Cowl pattern.  There it was!!  The perfect pattern for the Frog Tree yarn!!  I have been finishing up other projects, but hope to cast on for it soon......

I'm just getting into lace knitting and would LOVE to win the prize!

As a new lace knitter, any helpful books are very much appreciated!

My favorite thing about lace knitting right now is that it's got my daughter knitting! She used to prefer crochet (not entirely a bad thing) but once she tried lace she was hooked. (Pun intended.)

Wendy

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Lace is fun, and can be complicated or easy (and with the bonus of still looking complicated!)  I agree with another reader who is in love with the feather and fan pattern.  I made a shawl using that pattern last year for a friend who is always cold, and whose father was in the hospital dying.  When I got an amazing deal on cotton yarn three years ago -- which started another cycle (which I don't think is going to end this time around) of knitting for me, I learned many lace patterns making washcloths.  The most recent lace pattern I knitted was a drop-stitch scarf made from yarn I dyed with Kool-Aid.  I was really pleased with how pretty it looked.

I am slowly working through the Scheiffelin Point Shawl, and about to start Beauty and the Bias in a KAL with my retreat group.

I haven"t knit lace. Seems to be a nice place to start

Just started a bright red lace wrap last night for a friend with Lyme's disease who is always cold and loves pretty things

It's great to have a show available where one can be exposed to new techniques.  The video inspired me to give lace knitting a try.

It's great to have a show available where one can be exposed to new techniques.  The video inspired me to give lace knitting a try.

I'm currently knitting an alpaca vest with a ribbed/twisted stitch and eyelet lace pattern for my sister and bettie's lace stockings in a lovely blue yarn. Lace is so much fun!

I am working on lily of the valley scarf using a silk and cashmere lace yarn.  It is coming out beautifully.

I'd love to win this book. Have little experience with lace knitting but that's on my "bucket list" LOL.

What a great giveaway!

I'm currently working on a few shawls: Brandywine, (my first 'true lace") Antigua, and the 'forrest path stole' is planned for the near future. I was recently given a number of balls of lace yarn, so I'm looking for new lace projects!

~ Abi

I just started knitting again after about a 20 year break.  I love the look of lace knitting!!

I love everything about lace and lace knitting.  I prefer to knit lace clothing or accessories.  I used to knit lace baby items however now knit lace for myself.  I would love to win the book.  

The book looks great! Next time please film over her shoulder or downward, so that we are looking at the knitting as if we were knitting it.  The way it is now is almost too verbal - I need to see it and see it like I knit it, not having to reverse from looking opposite.

thanks,

Sharon

I'm a beginning lace knitter. I've been intimidated by charts, but just finished a pair of lacey socks that had two charts. With this success under my belt, I plan to do more lace knitting with the yarn that has been waiting patiently in my stash. This book would be a wonderful addition to my growing knitting library! Thanks for the opportunity!

My only project yet to approach lace was a bramble-stitch shawl knit with fine mohair on large needles to give the look of laciness.  The effect was so lovely it has inspired me to hunt for a real lace project.  Perhaps Miriam can provide an idea!

I am a begining lace knitter and so far I love it.  Currently knitting the Victorian Shoulderette by Sivia Harding with my handspun of Merino, Alpaca, Silk and Mohair in Superior Fibers Midnight colorway.  

I have done a few lace cowls and just started my first ever lace shawl.  I am doing the Oscilloscope shawl from Knitscene Fall 2010 with Canopy Laguna yarn. Wish me luck!

Lace knitting and chocheting  are my favorite.  When I first started knitting years ago.  I saw a lace poncho and decided to make one.  It took me months and many ripping.  I finally finished it.  Because of that experience I realised I can knit.  And I have been knitting ever since.  I also learned to crochet last summer. Lace pattern is always my first choice.  I am working on a lacy crochet scarf for my mother-in-law.  Later I will crochet a lacy shawl.

Joy C.

I've been bitten by the lace bug, and have 2 projects in the works. Lace is a nice finishing to add some visual softness.

I just finished a Churchmouse lace scarf using Tili Tomas Symphony Lace yarn, a  green mohair with beads. I'm very interested in working with beads and find that lace lends itself well to lightweight beads. One of my favorite projects was a beaded lace head scarf using hand-spun, hand-dyed (not by me) sock yarn and amethyst beads, which were not lightweight but work well on this type of use. Right now, I'm working on socks made from a local alpaca yarn using a ribbed lace pattern. This is my own design. I've made lace shawls and many lace scarves. I plan to make more beaded head scarves.

I love the beauty of lace, and the fact that something that looks so intricate can be broken down to rather simple knitting combinations.  I'm currently working on a similar cowl to the one pictured -- here is the Ravelry link:  www.ravelry.com/.../fresco-basket-whip-cowl.  Thanks for offering the free gift basket -- hope I win! :-)

I'm in Wales, United Kingdom and hope I can be in this draw. I love lace in knitting and we can all create our family heirloom given this sort of inspiration and support. Love you all at Knitting Daily

I am currently working on a pair of socks with a lace pattern - my first lace knitting. I would love to expand my skills.

I've done a couple of lace scarves and would like to do lots more.  I really like the way it looks

Carol

I have been knitting a KAL on Ravelry through the Criminal Knits Group. It is a mystery KAL. Theodora is a kerchief/mini shawl. I enjoy knitting it but i find the 250 + stitches in one row is tiring. I am slowly doing it 2 rows at a time!

I really enjoy lace knitting, especially traditional designs like the Orenburg shawls of Galina Khmeleva and the Estonian patterns by Nancy Bush. But I also love the more modern work of designers like Miriam Felton and Anne Hanson.

I love the delicate look of knit lace especially when using a cobweb yarn.  It is definitely a challenge for me - one that I am working to perfect!

Cowl makes me want to Cast on Right Away. On needles now I have Meg Swanson's Peacock Mananita. Just completed Elizabeth Zimmermann's lace moebius. Just before that I completed Meg Swanson's lace Faroe shawl. (Neat, neat finishing trick!) Waiting in the wings is Elizabeth Zimmermann's 2-needle, practically seamless (lace)) baby sweater. Love the rhythm that lace has. Thank you.

I am looking forward to Miriam's new book and love the model she used to display her work, too! I have finished several simple cowls as gifts and would love to knit this one, possibly even for myself.Thank you for sharing Miriam and WEBS.

Thanks for the chance to knit MORE lace!  It is my passion, and I especially love to knit heirloom patterns and stitches just to see if I can do it, and then give them away and see the look of delight on my family and friend's faces.

The reason I learned to knit was so I could knit lace. I currently have a hat and a shawl on my needles.

My mom taught me how to knit and purl when I was very young, but I always made mistakes, of course.  Then when I was 12 I found a pattern for an Aran sweater with various cables and popcorn stitches.  I fell in love with it and had to knit it!  So I taught myself how to cable and all the rest, even having to fix the pattern as it had a mistake in one of the cable patterns!  Since then I have knit mostly sweaters, some Aran ones and some lace ones, also ribbed ones.  Recently I have been knitting lace socks.  I would love to learn Tunisian lacework.  On my list of things to make is at least one shawl (probably more!!).  I knit every day and love it.  Hope everyone else has as much fun with it as I do.

I not only do lace knitting, I've also taught it (I've taught at least 5 different forms of lace-making in the past).

I am currently working on a lace, triangular, 1 piece shawl, worked on circular needles.

I am currently working on a lace afghan and recently made fingerless gloves and matching scarf.  These are my first lace projects and I'm having a great time learning to do this.  I may become addicted!

I love working lace in many different contexts. Right now I have on my needles a worsted weight lace throw (Jared Flood's Wool Leaves) and the beautiful Esther lace sock by Stephanie van der Linden. I am also playing around with designing my own lace projects, but so far no FOs to show for that.

would love to be proficient at lace and am just learning it

too much beautiful lace to knit & not enough time!!!  :-(

What a great giveaway.  I love knitting lace and am currently working on knitting two lace scarfs.

I am wanting to learn how to knit,my daughter knits beautiful wraps,shawls,socks and gloves.I can knit and purl,but I have got a long way to go! I have been a crocheter for 30 years and I know I could use this book to learn how to make lace,thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!

I am currently knitting a lace shawl and would love to win the gift basket.

Lace is my passion.  I've been knitting lace for over 10 years now and love what I've seen from Miriam.  Her book is on my must have list.  Right now, though, I'm working on a Victorian lace jacket from White Lies Designs to wear for a wedding next month, but a lace shawl is itching to be on the needles again, soon.

I've done a few knitted lace patterns in the past, myself. They weren't very intricate, but I enjoyed them anyway. I really love the elegant look of lace and how it drapes so beautifully.

The only things I've done so far have been feather and fan lace pattern and the Traveling Woman shawlette...would love to become a proficient lace knitter.

GinaC

I am a lace addict.  But I never know what to make.  One can only have so many scarves.  I 'd like  to take on a lace shawl project.

Although I have been knitting for 30+ years I haven't knit many lace projects - I love to try new knitting patterns & techniques.  I am inspired to knit a New Zealand Orenburg Lace Shawl Pattern that I recently discovered.  I am from Christchurch, although for the past 20 years I have been living in Canada.  After last weeks earthquake - I think I will knit the Orenburg Shawl as a tribute to the strength & reslilence of the people living in & around Christchurch,

K.J.

I love knitting lace after a long day at work.  It pulls my mind just into what I'm currently working on.  I have been slowly working myself up to trying some estonian lace.  Just finished "The Traveling Woman" shawl and really enjoyed making it.

Just finished Peek A Boo hat from IK's Lace Style... sooo pretty and sooo warm!!

Love watching the patterns emerge in lace knitting: it feels like I'm drawing with thread!

I am currently working on Cynthia shawl, a mystery knitalong. Learning to use lifelines, a suggestion of a knitalong group member has been a lifesaver since this is my first lace project.

I have been studying lace charts and working on developing my lace knitting skills.  I have made 2 shawlettes and I'm ready to move on to a more challenging project.  I love the look of lace shawls and scarfs and want to add those lovely items to my wardrobe.   The magazine always has such inspiring projects...keep them coming.

I love knitting lace shawls and scarves.  My dream is to make an orenburg lace shawl and to that end I am spinning up some fiber to accomplish my goal.

My first lace project was a poncho done on size 13 needles with another sparkly yarn.  I really enjoyed it and have done a couple of shawlettes on sock yarn to prepare myself for the lighter weight of the Nightsongs shawl.  I love the feel of lace weight yarn and have actually used it in making chemo hats our group donates.  I have even gotten the group to use it using two or three strands at a time.  They have always liked the end results. I am looking forward to this book and will get it one way or another.

Am currently working on lacey socks.  Love knitting lace. Am always looking for a new pattern to challenge my skills

I got into lace knitting this summer after finishing a monster lace shawl pattern.  It's really engrossing to get into an intricate pattern.

I love knitting lace shawls and scarves.  I made Miriam's Flutter scarf and always receive nice comments about it each time I wear it.  I plan to make more and give as gifts.  Thanks for having this "giveaway".

I've knitted lots of lace socks and scarves and have recently knitted a lovely soft lace shawl. Need to get myself some blocking wires and a board to even out the stitches now!

I love the lace cowl - maybe that's next! I love the Victorian lace patterns best, and plan to try another soon.

I've been getting into lace more and more, and recently got myself some great blocking wires and mats. What a difference they make!

I'm currently working on a lace baby blanket for my sister-in-law's baby-to-be. It's the Cellular Blanket in Erika Knight's Natural Nursery Knits.

The other lace WIP I'm working on (for myself) is the Sumptuously Soft scarf in Linda Romens's Odd Ball Knitting. It's my first project with novelty yarn; I'm using a dreamy soft acrylic-nylon yarn that's fuzzy and lovely and strange (and discontinued, but I bought enough that I think I'll have a spare ball, so I might later use it for the trim on a Santa hat later in the year!).

I recently got obsessed with cowls too, so the gift of the Polyphylla cowl pattern is a great surprise (thank you!). My most recent one (a couple of weeks ago) is Dina Smith's Cozy Cowl.

Yay, lace!  :)

Over the years I've made many Feather & Fan blankets, but only recently did it occur to me that F&F is lace!  I've done a lot of crocheted lace (shawls, curtains, edgings), but it was only a few years ago that I tried knitting with laceweight yarn--and Miriam Felton's Icarus shawl was my first project.  Now I always have at least one lace project on the needles and have made lace scarves, shawlettes, shawls, stoles, and cowls.  Often they are gifts for others, but I've kept a few for myself and wear them all the time.  So...thanks, Mim, for getting me started on this beautiful obsession, and congratulations on your first book!  I love your work.

I have a lace shawl pattern I would love to try, but the suggested yarn has been discontinued, and the yarn I bought for the project isn't the same weight(need dk, bought worsted)....:(

I wish Miriam Felton all success with her new book.  I wish I could say that this video spotlighting Miriam Felton was beneficial, but it wasn't.  The camera angle was NO help at all.  Why couldn't the camera person shoot over the shoulder / from above looking down onto her hands?

My first lace project was the hemlock ring which I knitted for my mother in law as a lap blanket. I have since knitted several shawls. However, I have only once tried to knit using lace weight yarn and I found it frustrating, and didn't complete the project. I don't seem to have the requisite patience or perseverance!

thanks for that wonderful tip, I'm a lace knitter who always pulled back.  You've save me lots of time. Thanks sharonll@sympatico.ca

I am loving lace!  After making 2 swallowtails, I made Miriam's Adamas Shawl with some beautiful black Teeswater handspun of mine and added beads.  I'm hooked!  I just started another lace project  and am really enjoying adding lace elements into almost everything

I am currently working on my 5th Haruni.  Both my sisters and I became grandmas for the first time this year so I thought it was appropriate!  

Thank you for the cowl pattern and for offering the giveaway.  I think the film segment of correcting a lace error would have been better if the camerman or camerwoman, followed the knitter from the "back" (by standing in the back of the knitter) so the work would be facing us-the way we knit.  You would also be able to see the stitches and the technique close up as Miriam corrected the ladder.  Close ups of techniques really help in a video, otherwise most of the segment ends up mostly in conversation not enabling us to carry out the technique!

I'd love this book!

I just finished a lace knitted scarf, it was my first lace knitting in about 30 years. I decided I needed to do something simple before trying a harder project, now I'm ready for a challenge.

Thanks

I love the look of lace, I have made some lacy scarves.  I recently purchased a cardigan pattern with a lace inset in the front and sleeve and am hoping to cast it on soon.

I love projects with just a bit of lace, in the form of an inset, yoke detail,  cuff or sleeve detail.  I have a lace shawlette pattern picked out to try also.

I love the look of lace, I have made some lacy scarves.  I recently purchased a cardigan pattern with a lace inset in the front and sleeve and am hoping to cast it on soon

New to lace knitting but very intrigued.  Have been away from the yarns, hooks, and needles for quite a few years and recently returned to knitting - and it is taking over my life!  So relaxing and meditative to get those needles into their rhythm!

I have made several of the "Hemlock Ring Blankets"  (adapted and designed by Jared aka Brooklyntweed on one of the Yahoo Groups), and I vary it every time, by size, color and yarn.  The results are all lovely, and quite different.  It is a very nice lace-looking throw based on an old doily pattern.

- Michele

Thanks for the lovely cowl pattern and for the book giveaway, just in time for spring.  I love lace and would love a copy of the book!  I have a peapod green triangular shawlette for a swap pal and a pair of lacy pink socks for me on the needles at the moment.

I love lace knitting. Being s self taught knitter (age 8) and learning to knit making Barbie doll clothes using carpenter nails instead of knitting needles, I am not afraid to try any new techniques.  My first lace project was a fan and feather shawl which I beaded using size 6 seed beads.  Since then I have made several shawls and two sweaters.  I love the look of lace.  I am even learning to enjoy knitting using charts.  I have a set of Denise interchangeable needles and do wish they came in smaller sizes for lace work.

I have always loved anything lace and finally I got brave and started the "Lily of the Valley" shawl from Lace Style. I ended up wearing that shawl with my wedding dress! Then I started "Madli's" shawl from Knitted Lace of Estonia, only I doubled the width of it. It took me two years to complete. This past summer I designed a lace scarf for a knitting class and now I am working on a lace sweater pattern called "Emma", perfect for over sundresses for summer and for maternity. I would love to win Miriam's book and expand my lace knitting!

I designed a shawl for my daughter's wedding.  She got married in October and wanted her flower to be Lily of the Valley, which is a early spring flower, so I made her shawl of them to wrap her in Momma's love on her wedding day.

right now I'm designing a shawl incorporating cat's paws.

I am knitting my first lace project, the Ishbel Shawl by by Ysolda.  I am loving it.  Lace projects seem like a wonderful way to add unique accents to almost any outfit.

I want to learn more!

Right now I'm knitting a scarf with a lace pattern.  It is the one worn in the TV movie "Mrs. Miracle" from the book by Debbie Macomber.  What I like about lace is how the design comes together, and as the project goes on you can see how the pattern stitches come together.

Fran Ringberg

My first lace project was a lace wedding veil for my stepdaughter.   I knitted it out of Kreamer silk and sterling silver sock weight yarn.  Boy did I learn a lot!  (up to that time I had knitted a bunch of scarves, a few hats and a pair of socks.  The owner of my local yarn shop was a life saver and I was hooked on lace knitting.  Last month I finished a  pair of lace socks out of the left over yarn from the veil.

I'm actually very new to lace, I've only done a couple of scarfs and they were so sun to work on! I really want to make a shawl, I need to take the plunge!

I'm actually very new to lace, I've only done a couple of scarfs and they were so sun to work on! I really want to make a shawl, I need to take the plunge!

I just finished an off- white lace (lotus pattern) shawl for myself. It was fun to knit.

I am working on my first lace project ever--the Swallowtail Shawl.  But I am looking at future lace knitting projects designed by Hazel Carter who was my professor and advisor is graduate school in Madison, WI.  I wish I was knitting then so I could have talked to her about it regularly.  I would be such a better knitter now.

I have just started the 'i do' diamond lace scarf from Kristin Omdahl's new book "A Knitting Wrapsody." I think this is a great addition to my spring wardrobe, versatile for casual and dressier occassions.- Kathryn

Love the cowl pattern! I love knitting lace and have knit various things in lace, The piece de resistance was a lovely lace stole I knit for my niece to wear at her wedding.

I havae recently come back to knitting.  I've been pretty happy knitting scarves, hats and socks --- but then I went to Stitches West last weekend.  I really fell in love with some of the lace work that I saw --- this post is really timely as I've gotten some lace-weight yarn and the cowl is perfect for trying it out!

Have knitted several shawls for myself and others.

always wanted to do lace but, never had time to really concentrate on the patents. Have really got into them now I'm retired.

Sure would be interested in this book and if I don't win I will buy diffently.

Linda G.

That tip on changing the mistake decrease is really nice. I have always tinked back to my mistake and re-knit.  This will make correction go much faster! I have done a few lace shawls/scarves and right now I am working on an afghan that has a lace panel in the middle.  It is very strange to be doing lace with bulky yarn after working with fine lace-weight, hand-dyed yarn!  The books sounds very interesting; especially the part about using hand-dyed yarn that you can knit to the end of the skein for the pattern!  Thanks

Am working on an Old Shale scarf and Ulla's scarf  from Knitted Gifts.  Ellen

Just recently knitted Sivia Harding's Diamond Fantasy Scarf.  It was surprisingly easy to knit and blocking is always magic!

I plan to make an assortment of cowls for Holiday gifts this year. This cowl looks lovely. Congrats on your new book !

I love knitting lace shawls and have several of Miriam's patterns in my knitting queue.  

My favorite was knitting the "peace shawl"- words, people and trees!

Love lace knitting.  The cowl looks cozy without being two warm.  Thanks for the free pattern.  Can't wait to see more.

Robyn

I'm working on a simple lace scarf for my son's teacher. I hope she likes it!

I am knitting the Barbara shawl from Stahman's book of Faroese-shaped shawls for my mom.

I love knitting lace! I wish I were better at it, and I wish I had better tools for it. I hope I win the needles!

2-26-2011  Sally Sue

First lace I ever did was a faroe  shawl by Cheryl Oberle-did not know enough to start with something simple! but I love it and have continued to do others- as always more yarn than time!

I finished a baby sweater, hat and booties in lace and it turned out beautifully.

I'm working on the Luna Moth shawl from Elann.com.  I had to rewrite the pattern to fit my own extremely unique knitting style.  I am ambidextrous so instead of turning the project over, I just switch and knit back and forth.

I am also working on a sweater that has a lacy pattern for my daughter from the Origami patterns from Berroco yarns.

I love knitting lace, with all different weights and types of yarn.  There's something about how that various mess of yarn-overs and knitting together forms such a beautiful piece of fabric. I was thinking of starting on a lace beret-type hat for spring, but I may do this Polyphylla cowl instead! I love Knitting Daily TV and the blogs- hope you keep going for a long time! I'd love to win anything-gives me an excuse to add to the stash!

I first fell in love with lace when I saw Icarus in Interweave Knits, and now I am obsessed with lace.  Keep creating beautiful patterns to try!

This book would be so helpful, as I am just fasinated by lace knitting, can' t get enough

In the next minutes after writing this comment, I will cast on the "Flying North Shawl", You can see here:

beyenburgerin.wordpress.com/.../tucherschals

Greetings Claudia

I made a lace shawlette and added beads randomly throughout. It was gorgeous and inspires me to try more complicated lace projects.

I've been making summer scarves from  microfiber and other lightweights.  Each one is 17-22 stitches wide, based on a lace pattern.  Great way to practice lace repeats, figure out gauge for a bigger project, use up a stash AND get summer scarves made.

I finished a beautiful pale blue/sterling silver thread lace scarf recently.  I have a scarf on the needles made of Malabrigo sock yarn in the pattern Winter Flame, and will also be starting a lace baby blanket next week.

I love knitting lace. I am currently trying to figure out a lace curtain for the bathroom I just finished remodeling. This will be the crown jewel! I have lace-weight bamboo for its drape and antimicrobial properties, and I have a pattern. I think I will need to be on size 1 needles and then the points at the bottom won't be very noticeable so I have some more figuring to do.

Lace makes such wonderful gifts!  I'm always looking for scarf, shawl, cowl patterns to feed my sisters' and daughthers'-in-law LOL (love of lace) addiction--which I'm responsible for!  Thank you for all the help, advice and inspiration!

I love lace knitting. I've done it off and on for years and have a renewed interest with all the beautiful lace weight yarns I'm seeing now. This book sounds fnatastic!

I've done a few big projects from Fiddlesticks: the Flower Shawl, which took me about a year, and the Snowflake Stole, to which I added size 8 white beads.  You can see both projects on my Ravelry page - laurajwb.  I'm currently working on 2 baby blankets for twins from the Plymouth Small Wonders leaflet, both of which have lace motifs.  I just can't get enough!

Love the look of the plant that the cowl is based on.  

I like lace shawlettes.  They don't take as long to work so I can do more of them and I still get to use a lot of lace techniques.

I've knitted a beautiful lacy leaf and vine pattern on a boring ol' dish cloth. So when you have to do the dishes or wipe down the counters it fun to admire the hard work.

I am very new to lace knitting, but I love it! I have been knitting for years and I love to try new things to broaden my skills. I love the cowl in the picture...hcould be my next mm, maybe that project.

Margay

I'm working on  my first beaded project, a mystery knit along on Ravelry of "In Dreams" a Sunflower Designs pattern. I enjoy the Knitting Daily TV program that I catch on WGBH.

Thank you for the tip.  It's something that I learned how to do myself once the lace knitting bug hit me many years ago.  I am not able to watch this show on my TV channels, so I watched it on line.  I did love the description Miriam made of the basis for her book.  As a handspinner, I like to use up my yarn and finding patterns or places to stop a pattern can be difficult.  I have not seen this book in person yet.  I would love to get one. I'm currently working on a round mystery shawl that I am adding another pattern section to to use up more yarn.

Wendy

largewhitedogs@yahoo.com

I am always amazed at the intiricate patterns we can make using basic knitting.  There is an infinite number of possiblities!  Kudos to Miriam for finding some new ones!

Oh hi all...what a nice way to enter a contest...I am new to lace knitting but obcessed none the less lol.

I am now (struggling) knitting the Hemlock Ring Doiley Throw...which is breathtaking when finished.

Thanks for the awesome knitting show.

I am a loyal watcher ..when I can catch you on.

Thanks,

Camilla

Sadly Knitting Daily TV is not shown in my area. Sigh!

Having been a knitter and crocheter for over 30 years, I am always looking for new challenges!  Lace knitting is just the right one!  I have made socks, scarves and shawls in lace.  Now I am using beads in lacework!  It is fun and fantastic, would love to win a copy of Miriam's Twist and knit book and all the "fixins"!

I have not done lace knitting because it is looks so complicated. Would love to have a book to walk me through.

The pretty shawls that I see inspire me. They look incredibly warm and would look amazing on several people I know, so I would love to knit something like them. So far, I haven't started lace knitting yet, but coming close through the Bernat buttoned scarf that I'm making for my sister.

I try to add a little lace element to most of my knitting whether it be a y/o, k2tog bit or more intricate design.  Gloves are especially fun with a lace pattern - sometimes with beads added in - up the back of the hand!  -jill

I knit four lace scarves this past Christmas for the women in my family.  I enjoy the challenge of lace work.

Great cowl, I can see making it in several colors.  It's perfect when you don't want  to wear a turtleneck but still need to brave the outdoors.   Love the Tailored Scallops Cardigan too by Pam Allen.  Can't wait to get the yarn and get started!

I love to knit lace shawls.  Thanks for the giveaway!

lag110 at mchsi dot com

I've done some simple lace pieces. Trying to work up my courage to do more complex projects!

I am currently knitting Miriam's pattern "Hanging Garden Stole" in hot pink Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca silk lace.  I am about half way done and it is a beautiful pattern.

I don't have much experience with lace, but have made one lacy scarf and am now working on a lace shawl that I'm really excited about!

What a lovely cowl and beautiful patterns in this book!

I've always considered lace knitting to be the most feminine, airiest, and prettiest of all the knits.  There's also only so much you can make in variations of stockinette.  I've made different items in feather and fan stitch, but would love to branch out this year, and make a shawl or sweater in something a little more challenging.  Thank you for making this contest available.  This book would be right up my alley!!

Working on my first lace project, the Icarus Shawl.  Quite a challenge, but I am about three quarters through.  What a wonderful learning experience!

I am currently working on a scarf with a lace leaf border. I am also getting ready to begin a cardigan which combines lace and cables, my two favorite things!

I love the look of lace work and I love doing it but I do not like reading charts.  I find it much easier to do with written instructions.  One day I am afraid they will stop writing the instructions all together and that will be the end of lace knitting for me.  I hope I win your book to take the fear out of lace knitting once and for all.  Thank you for the opportunity.  Christina Pridie

I have three lace projects in the works. The first is a traditional lace cardigan in a medium weight mohair. The second is a popover top  that I am adapting....it begins with a small lace edging that flows into a completely random lace body and sleeves. The third is a small scarf that is so random that the edges are wavy.

I have been knitting lace for a long time, and I can't believe that I resisted using charts. Understanding how the charts work has made the transfer to random lace feel so liberating!

I have knit a couple of Miriam's patterns in the past and love them.  I am working on a small lace scarf now perfect for the approaching spring.  Next I want to make a larger triangle shawl out of heavier weight yarn for those spring knits when you have to go let the dog out but don't want a coat.

A person can only make so many things in variations of stockinette.  I've always loved lace patterns, and have made things in feather and fan stitch, which is my favorite.  This year, I would love to branch out and make something a bit more challenging.  Lace is my #1 love.   Thank you for making this contest available.

Thanks for the opportunity.  I am working on a wide scarf/shawl.  The pattern is 100 grammi by Knitaly.  It is very flluid, and a very easy but challenging pattern because you do the pattern on every row so lifelines are essential.

It was so nice to meet you.  You are so young and beautiful to know so much about knitting and lace work especially.  Thank you for sharing your designs in your lovely book.  All the best to you and your career and what you have in store for the future.  Christina Pridie from Peterborough, Ontario

I learned to knit with my Grandmother who is now past.  She bequested to me her cedar chest.  When I received it inside contained all of her knitting needles.  Since then I have made several knitted gifts and donatable projects.  I was unable to learn any lace patterns from my Grandmother, but I would love to learn so that I can teach my daughter.  I hope that I may pass down my love of knitting to my future grandchildern, along with my daughter to be able to keep my Grandmothers memory and craft going.

I'm a devotee of Barbara Walker's stitch pattern books, and also a hand-spinner, and also a Bernese Mountain dog owner. Put those all together: a scarf using two lace patterns, made of handspun BMD fibre. Wish I could attach the photo! The scarf was auctioned off at a charity fund-raiser.

When I began, knitting projects fell into three categories - plain (garter & stocking stitch), patterned ( fancy combinations of knit/purl) and fair isle (used to loosely describe a pattern with more than one colour). Small lacy projects with beautifully soft wool are a joy to do today after a long hiatus from knitting;  the cowl will come after the current scarf that I am doing to match an already completed hat.

I love knitting lace, watching the design come to life with the twisting of yarn and needles!

I knit a shawl in 2 halves to make the lace motif end in the same way at the shawl edges.  There was a sort of angled leaf shape in the motif, and I used that motif in a vertical strip to connect the 2 halves - it came out beautifully!  See:

http://tinyurl.com/sallyshawl

I just finished a mobius scarf with a pretty lace edge.  I also just bought yarn to make a pretty lace cardigan for spring with the brand new Queensland Dream yarn. This will be a big adventure for me as most of my lace experience has been in crochet.

I recently finished the Faroese shawl drom the previous edition of Knitting Traditions. These little cowls/neckwarmers are right up my alley too; quick, useful and lovely.

JulieF

I love lace knitting. My most recent project involved knitting a rectangle(short scarf) then cotton broach. Taking one side of the scarf and pinning it to the other with the flower broach the lace pattern opens up and drapes beautifully.

JulieF

I love lace knitting. My most recent project involved knitting a rectangle(short scarf) then cotton broach. Taking one side of the scarf and pinning it to the other with the flower broach the lace pattern opens up and drapes beautifully.

I'm really getting into lacework. I am currently knitting a lace sweater and have done a couple of other items. Love this cowl! I find lace very challenging and makes your project very interesting!

I love to knit lace.  Lace creates beautiful and rewarding knitting projects.

I love lace, my first ever effort was the Branching Out scarf from knitty, and my very favourite designs are the elegant 'pictorial' designs from Birgit Freyer. I drape my shawls on chairs, dressers and beds and make sure I wear each in turn, even just around the house, so it doesn't get jealous--I mean, dusty!

My next major lace project will either be a wedding stole for my youngest daughter in Estonian lace (don't tell her, I'll have to hide it in the camphor chest for a few years, but at least I'll know it's done!) or the Cherry Blossom shawl, which I have been contemplating for a couple of years now. Finally I feel that I've learned enough to tackle it!

Julie F

I am relatively new to lace knitting but thoroughly enjoy it. My most recent project involves knitting a lace rectangle (short scarf) then a cotton broach. If you lift one side of the short scarf to the other and then pin with the broach opening up the lace pattern this drapes nicely.

I love knitting lace and watching it grow.  It is a nice touch to make any outfit special.

GrannyM

I love kitting lace and watching it grow.  A nice touch  to make any outfit special!

Sandi

I absolute love lace projects and I always try to add some bit of it to any project  I am working on. I have knit and crocheted a few lace shawls one in cobweb weight silk, I never thought it would be done but it is the most beautiful thing I have seen. Right now I am working on a lace cardi with sock yarn. I really really love shawl patterns but I want to make more lace tops or dresses because I use them more.

I like to use lace in sweaters and vests.  I dress in layers, and having a solid top under the lace shows off the pattern.

I might just need to buy the book to learn more about her approaches to doing edging on a lace pattern -- that cowl is so amazing.  Edging on lace (not making it look granny style) is such a challenge

I love lace knitting and am glad to see the feature. The cowl looks lovely and thanks for sharing it!!

I'm in Australia, so don't get to see Knitting Daily : (, but am enjoying the blogs. I love lace (and all ) knitting, in the past have made a couple of shawls, including a gorgeous circular lace baby shawl - started with three stitches, finished with over 2000 stitches in the final round! I have made a couple of pairs of lace socks recently - am only new to sock knitting, and am hooked!

I'd love to get a lace knitting book.  I have been searching for lace patterns that maybe a man could wear.  Thanks for the opportunity to win this!

I just finished Clara Parkes Butterfly Mobius, which isn't really lace but it's as close as I've got at the moment.  Must cast on something new today - I was looking for inspiration and found this post :)

Excellent -enter me please!

I love lace....until I make a mistake, then I want to pull my hair out! Haha. Can't wait to see how to fix them. I would love to win the package!

What a beautiful cowl ~ I've been waiting for just the right one to come along ... and this one is it.  I'm "re-newed" to knitting ~ I knitted about 30 years ago in high school, stopped when I was a newlywed, just recently started crocheting, and picked knitting up again this week.  I'm both excited and scared!

What a neat idea ~ comment on a blog and win a book!?  wow.  Sign me up!  Seriously, go ahead ~ my home already looks like a bookstore and Miriam Felton's book would fit right in and comfy with all the others!

I have yarn to make Ysolda Teague's "Ishbel" wrap.  I saw a sample at my LNS and it's gorgeous, lace is worth the extra focus!

Lace knitting is my favorite style of knitting(along with cable).  These projects are always interesting and keep my attention, and usually wind up being my favorite finished projects.

I'm currently working on the Allegoro Lace Tunic by Theresa Chenowyth.  I can't wait until it's finished and I can wear it, it looks wonderful.

My favorite knitting projects are lace scarves, shawls and stoles in beautiful yarns since it's so easy to bundle up in two pieces when going out -- one under my coat and one over my coat draped around my shoulders.     (Mim explained the procedure so well but she really needed a camera above her work so we could see.)  

I'm addicted to lace & I wanted Miriam's first book from the moment she posted her Vinca sample. I've got so many lace ideas in my head it's hard to know what I'll be working on next.

I love lace.  I have knitted lace sweaters, lace shawls, and I am now trying to learn now to spin lace weight yarn

I just started knitting lace and I love it!  This book would be amazing!  

I've tried lace in little projects or as an edging but have yet to do an all lace pattern. Would love the inspiration and guidance.

I love lace!  Right now I'm working on a simple lace scarf of my own design using size 0 needles and hand dyed silk thread.  I'm amazed at how nicely it is turning out.

How exciting!  I'm just about to start my first lace project and I get THIS in my email box :)  Thank you!!

Very new to lace knitting. Just finished a class at my lys and we made the Ms. Clarke.  So far I am loving it and wish to continue.  For now I am sticking to learning the basics  using lace patterns in scarves and cowls.  So far sock weight yarn is my best friend and I can catch pattern repeats and mistakes.  As far as projects that inspire... right now they all do. :)

I have knitted lace socks, and just got a new lace pattern to do a scarf this past weekend, hope to start on it tomorrow!  thanks!

I love the look of lace knitting, but have been afraid to try it myself. It's so intimidating to me. However, this year I vowed to make something lacy and get over my fear. This gift basket would be a great start to my lace knitting experience. I would so love to win it. Thank you.

The last few days have gotten me inspired to make a lace shawl that is circular.

I would love to make this for my daughter.I love your show.

I would love to win.

Lace knitting has helped me understand the underlying architecture of knitting in such wonderful way. I can look at what I've done and "read" my knitting fluently after several small bookmark sized projects. I have a real grasp on several forms of increases and decreases and when to use them. It's brought my ordinary knitting to a higher level than before! I can't wait to clear my backlog of projects to start on the large shawls I've stashed away.

I have a Sleeves in Your Pi otn, but it has taken a back seat to "Hooded Lace Jacket" from Knits to be Noticed, for my daughter.  She chose a beautiful Portland Tweed colour #5038, that is a  dark brown/wine colour with beautiful flecks running throughout.  This yarn is 50% wool, 25% alpaca and 25% viscose, and I work on it with the fan blowing behind me as I am allergic to wool.  This is the first time I've gotten anywhere near wool in many years and I seem to be tolerating it well, so would be overjoyed to be able to work with some of the so beautiful yarns and colours available!

I´ve knitted a few shawls and when I was young I knitted several lace pullovers.

I just love lace patterns!

I already knitted some lacy shawls,it is my favorite knitting.Now on my needles triangle lace shawl. It would be really great to win this book!

I love knitting lace socks and shawls. I have done 1 lace cowl and can't wait to try this pattern out!

I have knitted a pullover sweater with a lacy inset, and edgings using fine cotton.  I'd like to do more lace knitting, and this gift basket would be ideal!  I have only recently discovered this PBS show, and LOVE it!

Love the show - this episode is set to air in my area in a couple of weeks.  I have admired Mim's work since the Adamas and Icarus shawls.  Love lace knitting - the finished product after blocking is the best part!  I love knitting lace in all weights of yarn - just about any lace stitch inspires me.  Thanks for the contest; hope I win :).

I'm working on a lacy stole designed by Jared Flood, but working it in a worsted weight yarn- I really like how it's turning out.

Would love Miriam's new book! Lace is very addictive. :)

I love knitting lace, it holds my attention better than plain knitting.  I most recently knit Percy, which is a triangular shawlette pattern available free on ravelry.  The yarn I used was originally intended for a scarf, but when that project turned out to not suit the yarn I switched to the shawlette instead.  One skein and I had a lovely shawl and an appreciated gift for an aunt.  I am also in the midst of knitting Fable, a top-down cardigan/cape for my sister.  I got through all the lacework and am now dragging my feet rough the rest of the body!  The lace really keeps me working!  I have been a fan of many of Ms. Felton's designs so I will keep my fingers crossed and an eye out for the book.

Trying this again as my first comment didn't go through. Just finished a lace shawl using hand-dyed, handspun [not by me] lavendar merino. It's a three tier using three different lace patterns. Took forever but the change in patterns kept it interesting albeit challenging. Have an Orenberg scarf in angora on he needles now. A much more relaxing project.

Just finished a lace shawl in lavendar, hand-dyed, handspun [not by me] merino. It's a three tier -- each with different  lace pattern. it took forever, but the change in pattern kept it interesting albeit challenging. Have an Orenberg scarf on the needles now in angora -- much more relaxing.

My first lace project was a sock pattern...I then quickly graduated to do a cowl in quiviut.

Hoping to get a good source for lacework to venture into more complicated projects.

I've done some lace in socks and scarves. Even a little lace in a project can make such a beautiful difference.

I'll be working on the advent shawl. It was a Ravelry KAL in December but I wasn't ready to start it then. I think this will help me learn a lot of lace knitting techniques.

I'm almost done knitting a lace curtain for my front door.  I'm using a linen blend yarn.

I just love lace knitting because it provides more of a challenge than regular stitches and makes it more interesting.  I have mostly made hats and scarves with lace patterns and have a shawl pattern in my summer list.

I have completed 3 shawls (2 were Evelyn Clark, my FAVE) one was just garter. I have completed 1 lace scarf. I love doing lace. I always feel triumphant when I realize I have learned the pattern or can 'read' the lace as to what comes in the next row.

I added a lace patterns to a project before--a fern lace repeat to the bottom of a summer tank--and was so happy with the results that I am now creating a summer shell in the dayflower pattern and a winter pullover using the frost flower pattern.  Both are coming along quite well and I have so many ideas of adding lace to other patterns... a leafy insert down a sleeve, edging around a neckline, etc, etc. The ideas are coming left and right and I just can't knit fast enough.  I even want to add a lacy cuff/collar with nupps (thanks to Annis) to a future pullover.

On the needles right now are Revonluti, Anisette (frogged a couple times), and Wisp (really, size 8!), and waiting in the wings... Haruni (can't decide on yarn) and Nancy Bush's Lily of the Valley (yarn chosen).  Seriously, I need more time to knit! Send help!!  Please :D

I am working on a lace shawl... needles designed for lace knitting DO make a difference!  I like the idea of projects that allow you to "knit till you run out of yarn" as I like to "use things up"  

I find lace knitting so much fun -- it isn't just the challenge, but also the beauty and the interest of the actually act of creating the patterning ...  but when there is a mistake ... love hearing tips and how others tackle the lace issues!  thanks

gail

I have just completed a lace scarf (my first lace project) and I'm thrilled.  But I had to start it 4 times before I got the pattern right.  AND now I'm trying another pattern --- guess what?  I've started it 4 times.  Is this common???  Or am I just a slow lace learner??

Maybe the thrill of winning will put be back on track to lace knitting - I like the pattern shown on this blog - mine slipped off the needle unbeknowst to me  and then I pulled it out f the bag after the dog pulled on it a few times and voila the end.     I need something to soothe my discouraged spirit.

I've done some lace knitting on sweaters, hats and scarves with worsted, sport and DK yarn. But what really intrigues me is knitting a lace shawl with lace yarn - and I want it to be a rich jewel red or emerald green color! Shawls are so romantic and remind me of Victorian times, so if I win I'll be casting on my first lace shawl. Meanwhile I have lots of scrumptiousl yarns from WEBS and I'm going to make the Polyphylla Cowl, so thank you for the free pattern!

I love lace....all things lace!

Is this book, twist and kniw out yet? I want to take a look at it, but can't find it online to see how much it costs.

I am currently working on four patterns that are lace or made with lace weight yarn or both.  I am doing a shawl by KnitSpot called Maplewing.  Then I just started the Nadine Tunic Tank from "French Girl Knits".  I have the "Ripple Cardigan" by Coralie Meslin going.  And finally the "Monica Shawl" by Louet and made out of their Kidlin.

I started knitting lace just recently.  I love a challenge and lace knitting gives me that.  In the past couple of months I have knitted lace scarves, socks, shawls, and three sweaters! I love lace knitting!

I'm really inspired by lace cowls right now - I'm excited to download the polyphylla pattern - it looks like a winner & will use some of my stash!

So beautiful!

getting more comfortable with lace knitting - very exciting!

What a wonderful prize!

I've knitted a lace shawl so far and would dearly love to do more!

I am a beginner with lace; I can do up to 8 row repeats without loosing my grip on things. I want to learn how to use a lifeline as I think that would help in attempting more complicated pattern repeats.

I love knitting a lace project, especially one with a bit of a challenge.  Lace knitting is what drew me to knitting.  I just finished Jared Flood's Juneberry and it came out so lovely.

I am currently working on several lace projects.  I love the complexity the draws one in to the exclusion of all other daily life worries.  What a break lace knitting gives one from the hustle and bustle continuing around at all times.

Knitting "Saroyan" with a lace leaf border. Will be perfect for spring - if it ever comes.

I'm currently knitting the Aeolean shawl from Knitty, adding beads to my lace for the first time!  It sure goes a lot slower!

Im expreimenting with some lacy mittens and then I am moving onto a lacy prayer shawl.

I've not been knitting long, but tend to jump in there and work it out as I go.  

I'm scared to death of lace but willing try!

I love lace knitting, speacilly in cowls :)

My most recent lace project was converting a lace leaf pattern into a narrow decorative scarf using Katia Bombay multi-hued blue green. I've also been knitting for some time on a lace mohair freeform shawl in deep red. I like knitting lace, but I haven't figured out how to pick up my stitches if they drop off the needle. I appreciate the video on this blog.

Margaret Moore Holmberg

Lace knitting is my favourite! I am working on a few projects right now and spinning wool for a shawl.

My first lace knitting project was a pair of summer socks. I loved the process, and even though some of my "holes" are lined up wrong, I love my socks Too!

What a nice offer as we try to survive the "Snow Armageddon of 2011."  I have just started a lace shawl using beads.  Gives me hope that lightweight clothes and balmy nights are not too far off.

Hmn, don't think my comment stuck.  I love lace knitting and Miriam's patterns are great.

I love to knit lace.  Last year I made about 10 shawls, most of them including some lace.  Miriam has some great patterns and I have at least one kitted up waiting for me to get to it.

I have just returned to knitting this year after many years of starting projects and then stopping for no apparent reason.  In this new beginning I have started again with beginner "lace" patterns in a baby blanket and a scarf.  I have found that the repetition of the long projects and patterns creates a confidence in creating with lace patterns.  (My scarf I modified to be 2.5 times wider and double the length - knit with cotton.)  I am almost finished both.  I would like to move on to something a bit more challenging for my next project and I think this book would certainly guide me in that direction.

I've just discovered how much I like lace knitting!  I can't get enough.

I love Miriam's designs and didn't manage to snag a copy in the first printing. I'd love a chance to win it.

I have yet to try a lace project but am looking for a "starter" project!

I found a beautiful lace edging treatment, and I am knitting yardage to hang along the bottom of my windowshades. That way I can admire my lace knitting as I admire my view.

thanks for highlighting Miriam -- I own a lot of her patterns that I hope to get knitted up!

I love to knit lace shawls, and own a lot of Interweave books which cover all sorts of "geographical" areas and techniques -- we are lucky to have such great books!

I have knit several lace shawls and enjoy the challenge of the patterns. Currently in my knitting bag is the Hamamelis, a wonderful pattern and unfortunately and unfinished object.

Susanne

Lace knitting has been a favorite for the past year.  A little yarn goes a long way.  Love her designs.

I'm currently knitting a lace poncho.  The pattern was on Ravelry in Norwegian only so I used Google Translate and help from forum folks to translate it into English.  It's lovely!

I would love to learn how to knit lace have tried to do bobbin lace I hope this is easier lol

I love to knit anything with a nice pattern of artfully arranged holes and decreases - shawls mostly, but socks and afghans (thicker yarn of course) work too. My current lace project is socks (Double Eyelet Lace socks by Wendyknits) and I haven't decided yet on my next shawl.

I have a jumper dress from a berroco vintage booklet that I've been working on for my daughter with a beautiful lace pattern throughout. I've love hats with lace patterns too. I especially love lacepatterns with a thicker yarn!!

I am not sure if my entry took - so... I am working on a lace scarf that is a beautiful roayl blue. The yarn can from my mother's stash and I have no idea what it is but it looks great!

I am currently working on a lace scarf that is a beautiful royal blue. The yarn came from my mother's stash and I have no idea what it is but it is beautiful.

I've knit a lace shawl and lacy socks. My most successful lace project was the Yarn Harlot's Pretty Thing cowl. I's beautiful.

I am enchanted by lace, but seldom have the patience for skinny skinny yarn & tiny needles . . .

i just frogged a very complicated shawl i'd been working on, because although i had put hours and hours of work into it, i hadn't worked on it in over a year.  i have started a simpler lace project, and am really enjoying it.  there's just something so appealing about working on lace.  

I just finished my first lace project, a shawl for my daughter.  It really came out beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed making it.  I'm looking at making something for my nieces now for Easter.

I am totally addicted to knitting lace - in any form.  I love shawls and sweaters.  I will definitely try adding lace cuffs to a sweater very soon.

I am currently knitting a garter lace washcloth.  my first experience with lace knitting.  I like the way it is turning out.  next i want to knit either a lace scarf or lace shawl.  thanks for the chance to enter in the contest

Just last night I was practicing knitting various lace patterns. I was up until 3am. Knitting in lace takes experience and patience and  I am on the path; Knitting in lace is so beautiful and satisfying once you are done. After every swatch I knitted last night I would just look at it over and over again, "I did that", was my thought. Finally I decided to knit a shawl using the Fern Lace pattern.  Thanks for the opportunity to share this.

Woohoo!

I'm a fairly new knitter so i haven't really done any finished lace projects yet. But I'm trying to decide on a lace scarf pattern for a beautiful skein of Bugga right now. Maybe this book will have the perfect pattern!

I knitted my first shawl last year, and now I'm addicted! I'm doing more as bridesmaids' gifts for my wedding this fall, and am looking for inspiration!

ooh.. pick me! pick me!  I love lace, and particularly in the recent trend of smaller shawlettes...

Please oh Please, I need all the help I can get.  

I love knitting lace and have 2-3 projects going at the moment. My problem with lace is I can't knit lace with distractions so this limits my lace knitting time. When the weather is warm my favorite place to knit, especially lace, is the back deck that overlooks the woods and fields behind our home. The birds and wildlife are an inspiration and wonderful company.

Currently I am making the American Gothic shawl by Kieran Foley, which has been my most challenging knit to date!  I've been working on it for two months solid, and am very close to finishing!  It was a 2010 goal that I moved over to 2011.

Currently working on socks with a lace pattern and the Coleus Shawl. Did an Advent scarf at Christmas. Really fun! Great episode and thanks for the chance to win!

Just about to start some lacy wrist warmers. Would love to win!

I love all the lace- baby sweaters, shawls, cardigans, hats, socks, cowls-  you name it!  I'd  be thrilled to add this to my collection.

I just started my first lace shawl project and I am so excited. It is taking a little while for me to get the hang of it and remember the pattern. Once I get that down I bet it will be smooth sailing! :-)

I'm working on a beaded lace shawl for a friend's wedding. After that I have 5 other friends getting married this year! I'm a little stressed about it, actually.

I have a little lace experience, as evidenced by a half finished scarf from an advent knit along. I plan on picking it up again as soon as I finish some other things I have on needles. The bright red lace will be a cheery (though involved) way to knit through the gray of March.

Also, I plan on making a lace sampler from some old Victorian needle craft books in the public domain. The language and lack of pictures will make it difficult, but there are so many sources of help online and I've been really interested in the Victorian era as of late.

Thanks for the contest! Good luck to all!

Right now I'm working on an Evenstar Shawl.  It's working up so much faster than I thought it would.  I can't wait to finish!

I had been wanting to try lace knitting for a long time. During a snowstorm last February, I pulled out the planned lace project and got started. To be sure that I didn't give up, I took pictures and posted them on facebook - with updates along the way. I knew that my friends wouldn't let me give up! It took a while and it's not perfect, but I now have a lace shawl and can't wait to try more adventures in lace knitting.

I am currently working on one of Rosemary Hills patterns from her "7 small Shawls" e-book.  The pattern is Taygete.  I am a lover of lace, and would truly enjoy this prize!

I love knitting lace socks, I'm looking forward to finishing my Flowerbasket Shawl, and I can't wait to make several pieces from Lace Knitting of Estonia.

Beautiful pattern!!!  I love lace patterns, make me feel feminine AND cool for we "hot flashers"!!! :)

I recently finished Ysolda Teague's "Ishbel" shawl, and I will be starting Alana Dako's "Cloudy Day" beret.  I love lace but I haven't gotten too adventurous yet.

Angie

Thanks to all the contributers for hosting this giveaway!

I'm currently thinking of knitting a DROPS Design shawl (pattern # 113-35). It reminds me of sunny evenings in spring at sunset - it's already warm enough to sit outside on the veranda or balcony, but it still can get chilly. Ideal to wrap yourself in a nice plushy shawl with beautiful lace trim.

Thanks for the beautiful pattern.

Nancy Rench

nancybeth.r@comcast.net

I'm a relatively new knitter (slightly over a year), and I was enamored with lace from the moment that i first realized that it could be done in knitting. I just finished two lace shawls for my mother-in-law and my grandmother-in-law and one for myself that i proudly wore at this year's Stitches.

My favorite thing about knitting lace is when the pattern just *clicks* with you and all of the directional decreases start to make a cohesive picture. I'm itching to cast on my next lace project, but having trouble choosing from all of the lovely patterns that I'm finding!

I felt like I was in waay over my head when I started my first lace shawl.  Fell madly in love with it!!  Knit my way through many  movies til the wee small hours of the morning.  lol  That first shawl was knit with a wool/silk blend and was used to wrap my first grandchild for his trip from the hospital.  I have been adding lace to everything...even scraps to wash dishes.  Love It!!

I love the open feminine lace patterns. I have started a lace scarf and am trying to learn to read charts! I hope someday to tackle a big lace pattern!

Would love to work on lace knitting project, have downloaded several patterns but barrier to start is still too high

Congratulations to Miriam and her new book!  I would love to win the gift basket.  Honestly I have worked with all weights of yarn except lace and I would love to get the chance.    

What a great giveaway! Next in my queue is making the Ashworth Scarf.

I haven't done lace knit in a while. I just finished a crochet lace bolero in a sparkly evening yarn.  I'm currently working on a lace pattern knitted shawl collar cardigan and I am looking forward to using some yarn on hand to make the Polyphylla Cowl!

I like to have a lace project going all the time.  It seems otherwise I am stuck in a rut of constant garter stitch or stockinette stitch.  I need a lace pattern to keep it exciting and challenging.

Great giveaway and great blog post.  I enjoy lace knitting and have the Hanging Garden Stole on my to knit list for 2011.  I teach classes at my LYS and find students a little intimidated when it comes to lace but plan on teaching a beginner class over the summer.

My first lace project was one of Miriam Felton's designs. It's something I'm very proud of and I always  look forward to her designs.

I'm working on the Penobscot Silk lace scarf by Cyrene Slegona (as featured in the free e-book "7 free knitted lace patterns". It's my very first attempt at lace knitting!

I am working on a shawl with a lace knit border. The pattern is a leaf and not to difficult with the 14 row repeat. I am using yarn that my niece dyed. 8 )

I'm going to start my first lace project after I finish my current project. I love the look of lace knitting but for some reason I've never attempted it before! :)

I love Miriam's work! The only shawls I've ever actually finished were both designed by her, Anthemion and Icarus. I love knitting lace socks, because they're fairly short in time-suckage, yet fun and awesome.

I'm currently knitting the Greta Garbo pattern 1 out of The Haapsalu Shawl book!  Having great fun, but only when I can concentrate on just knitting!

My 2011 Knitting goal is to knit things I've never tried... and lace is on that list! This giveaway would help me achieve that. Thank you!

Working on cowls & mitts mainly. I like working on small pieces until I feel comfortable enough to tackle larger, more inticate projects. :)

I love to knit lace.  Thanks for the free pattern for the lovely cowl.  Perfect for Spring's changing temps.

Love lace knitting, so many possibilities. Soon I will be teaching my Daughters to go beyond stockingette, and what not.  my oldest wants to make a lacy cowl. Thank you for offering such a wonderful give a way.

I've been looking for that perfect first "real" lace project, and I'm sure I could find it in here!

I knit a christening gown for my first (and future) grandchild. I have also incorporated lace designs in baby sweaters, afghans and scarves. Not sure what my next lace project will be, but getting Miriam's book might inspire me!

I have a pair of lace socks in the works. I just wish there were more men out there who were willing to wear lace!

I have a shawl pattern I discovered on Ravelry in my queue.  I just love the look of lace!

I would totally love to have a copy of this book, I love new patterns and styles!

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I love to knit lace projects. Just finished the Juneberry Triangle shawl from Brooklyn Tweed and it's gorgeous. I knit it in Shepherd's Wool (just takes two skeins) and the result is a super-cozy, warm shawl that's perfect for cold February days. If I knit it again, I'll replace the bobbles with beads as I think that will be a lovely effect.

I've designed a lace shawl to help promote a series of books a friend is writing, as well as working with another indie dyer friend to bring new colorways to life inspired by the books! Working on a cowl pattern now that'll be released next!

I love lace knitting. Right now I am working on a lacy baby blanket for a christening. It has to be done by June when the baby is due.

Susan

Would love to get more practice knitting lace.  I always get frustrated when I make mistakes.  I find it much more difficult and fix them than with regular knitting.  So sign me up for the drawing, please!

I am just learning to  knit and one of the books I have already purchased is about lace knitting..........I think it is truly beautiful...........

My very first lace project was Miriam Felton's Flutter Scarf. She is one of my very favorite designers: her designs are so elegant, without being fussy. One of these days, I plan to make her Juno Regina stole, but I'm working my way up to it.

I don't have a lot of experience with lace knitting, but I've very interested in learning more!

I'm currently working on A midsummer Night's Dream lace shawl that was part of the Shakespeare in Lace club (can't remember if it was from 2009 or 2010).  It's lovely and my first really big lace project.  I'm loving it.

I've always got at least two or three lace shawls going at once.  I love knitting lace!  

I just started my first lace project. It is the Lace Ribbon Scarf by Veronik Avery.  I am starting out small and plan to gradually work my way up to the more difficult lace patterns.  I would absolutely love to win Miriam's book to explore knitting other lace patterns.

I love lace knitting. My favorite knitted lace project I have done is a Faraway So Close Shawl. :D

I'm between lace projects right now, but I've got my eye on the Alcea. Lovely!

What a great giveaway. I love knitted lace. I am currently working on a shawl and a scarf both in different lace stitches.

I love Orenburg  lace and anything lacey. Working on a Orenburg lace shawl.

I love Miriam's patterns! I've knit her Seraphim Shawl for my best friend a few years back. Now I'm working on Evenstar a Pi Shawl based on Lord of the Rings from Susan Pandorf and a Sivia Harding shawl from Twist Collective called Inkberry. I'm pretty sure I have more projects hanging around too. It took me awhile to get lace knitting but now that I've got it I am completely addicted.

Oh, how I love knitting lace!!!! It is never boring! I just received Monika Eckert's new book "Lace", and have started on Sansibar in a beautiful saturated red. I have always loved Mim's patterns. They are unique and well written.

The book that got me interested in learning to do lace was "Victorian Lace Today."  From it, I learned so much--it made me a braver, more experienced knitter.  I then went through an Estonian Lace phase, gobbling up anything Nancy Bush translated.  I still don't like making nupps though!   I have also made several of Miriam Felton's and Anne Hanson's designs---they are my favorite pattern writers.   Most recently I have loved Margaret Stoves' new book, "Wrapped in Lace."  While on the surface her work looks traditional, I love how she has incorporated.new motifs that reflect the culture of her country.

I am working on a lace shawl for my MIL, who will be 90 this year!  I am knitting it out of cotton (Cordonet #10) and she will probably end up using it as a tablecloth.  I love talking about knitting lace with her.  She used to knit lace doilies when she was younger (and her eyes were better).  The pattern I am using is out of an old Anna magazine.  

I also have a pair of socks using a lace insertion in the sides.  Fun!

I've been dying to get my hands on this book ever since it was but a twinkle on her blog!  ;~)  Miriam does such wonderful things with lace knitting - true to the antiquities of the craft, but so modern and wearable!

I love knitting lace with worsted weight yarns.  Currently I'm making Gudrun Johnston's Shalder cardigan that has a lace yoke.

I have been knitting In the Land of Oz.  It is my first knitted lace project, and I am using a blank that a friend knitted and dyed.  I have crocheted many lace projects before this attempt at knitting.  

I started the Traveling Woman Scarf but got so fouled up with the yarn overs that I frogged it. Changed to doing Lace Leaf Scarf but it's currently zzz'ing while I work on some socks.

My two most recent lace projects were Jane's Ubiquitous Shawl (9 skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light!) and Bertha's Mad, Mysterious Mobius (1 skein of Malabrigo Sock) for the upcoming book, What Would Madame Defarge Knit? You'd think I would have had enough of Jane after knitting three prototypes and "the real thing", but I found myself itching to knit a modified version of her just yesterday!

One of my first lace projects was a beautiful lace scarf...but I chose to knit it in an unfortunate shade of green, lace weight, eyelash yarn.  It was impossible to see how to fix mistakes!  This is when I learned about lifelines.  I ended up setting it aside for, oh, about a year.  I finally finished it for the Ravelympics last year, and although you can barely see the lace pattern, it's one of my proudest achievements.  Not just because I managed to do something so difficult, but because I had the determination to finish it.  Now, what do I do with the rest of that yarn?

I just finished a Orenburg Shawl from the Gossamer Webs Design Collection using a fine organic cotton yarn.  I was very pleased with the results; it is soft and compact so that I can bring it along anywhere.  I am now looking at doing another Orenburg shawl in a different yarn, line a fine wool, to see the difference between cotton and woool

I just finished knitting "Forest Canopy" by Susan Lawrence - but I was low on yardage since I was using handspun. In order to make sure it would be wide enough to be practical to wear, I made it into a shallower, wider shawl by working increases on each end of the wrong-side rows. I had to work the extra stitches into the lace pattern, but it turned out really well, and the gentle crescent/U-shape helps it stay put on my shoulders.

Am knitting on my second Icarus, so would love to have Miriam Felton´s latest patterns, I like her take on mythology and nature, also am a big fan of WEBS as well with their great customer service.

I love knitting lace shawls  and wraps.  Done a couple circular shawls but starting them is a nightmare so I don't do too many of those!  If they would magically block themselves it would be heaven!!

I'm a newish knitter (a long time crocheter) and I love a challenge. I haven't tried much lace yet and would love to give this a shot!

I love knitted lace!  Anxiously awaiting a shopping trip to grab more lace yarn!

My best friend and I are knitting a big lace shawl with a four page chart just for the center. I can' twait to see the two finished objects so we can compare

I have only knitted a few lace things. My first project was a scarf that combined cables and a lace insert in the center of the scarf. It turned out really pretty.  I really like knitting lace - it's not too complicated but has really beautiful results. The cowl pattern is beaurtiful I will have to try it.  

I've always been intimidated by lace, but I have started a lace scarf in a lovely color way to match my winter jacket.  It's slow going, but it'll be worth it in the end, right?

I am excited about this cowl pattern, thank you for making it a free download.  And thank-you for the chance at winning such a great prize.  Happy knitting!

OMG...the winner will be picked at 9am MOUNTAIN TIME?! Someone mentioned the time zone I live in that most of the rest of the planet doesn't know about? Woohoo!

Sorry....it just doesn't happen all that often.

I'm a fairly new lace knitter, but I LOVE it! It's not all that difficult and the results are stunning-- people can't believe you made it. Right now I'm slowly working on a peacock lace scarf and Annie Modesitt wrap. Eventually there are a couple really nifty patterns I have for lacy beaded scarves and wraps that I'm still just not sure I'm ready to attempt yet-- but I'm so very close. This tip for changing the direction of stitches you knitted wrong is ingenious and definitely going to be useful!

I'm just learning to knit and LOVE lace!

Currently I am knitting a lace shawl. My first. I would love to make more lace things because I think lace is really beautiful. I like the video's and tutorials. Please keep making these inspiring things.

I currently have a lace scarf on my needles for my daughter.  It's a simple fishtail lace pattern that is very pretty.  I plan to cast on for the Swallowtail lace shawl soon -- I find lace knitting much harder than cables or colorwork and this would be my first triangular shawl.  I'm looking forward to the challenge!

I love knitting lace!  I've only done one lace scarf that involved lace weight yarn, but have done several baby afghans in lace.  Love the challenge!

I have decided I really want to learn to knit lace.  I am currently working on my second  "Miss Marple Shawl" from Piecework magazine which has a little bit of lace in it, and I just finished a "sampler" afghan, 20 different squares, some of which were lacy.  I have ordered two skeins of lace-weight yarn and hope to knit two small scarves with a more intricate lace pattern.  If I start small I may not get so discouraged.

Thanks for the beautiful cowl pattern! I've been looking for a pattern to knit up some gorgeous yarn I bought at a LYS in Philadelphia when I was there for a visit. (That's always my souvenir from me to me--some gorgeous yarn from the city I'm visiting) I haven't done a lot of lace knitting so this smaller project is also a good one for me to try.

A touch of lace to a plain sweater changes everything!!

I am currently knitting a Baby boy Christening outfit, a simple romper with a LACE ANGEL on the Bodice.

Thanks for this opportunity and the free pattern. For some reason my cable doesn't have Knitting Daily anymore. So sad.

Well, right now I am knitting a lacy pattern called Wisp, which can be used as a scarf or cowl. It's perfect for Spring, which after this hard winter, I am very much looking forward to.

I love knitting lace!  Currently working on a lovely scarf!  I would be thrilled to win gift basket of lace related things! :)

I love knitting lacey things.  I wish our PBS station in Rochester carried this program.  I told them I wouldn't send them any money if I had to buy the DVDs to watch.  

I am learning to knit, but I would love to make things like this! So beautiful!

I love lace knitting! As a matter of fact, a knitted lace dress were the reason I learned how to knit :), and I learned lace knitting from Eunny's blog (many thanks to you for the tutorial, Eunny!). I'm trying to develop my own lace patterns now, inspired by traditional motifs of my country (Indonesia).

Thanks for a very exciting giveaway! I have already casted on for the cowl download! Sara

I am working on the Cherry Blossom Shawl from the Spring 2002 of Interweave Knits, this is my first but won't be my last lace project.

I've only swatched lace so far, for practice. When I'm really comrfortable with it I'll work it into my own designs.

I am still relatively new to knitting lace but I love it so much.  I've made a lace head kerchief and lace scarf.   I love the challenge and I sure love the way it looks and how it feels to complete a project like that.

I really want to get into lace shawls. One of the people in my knitting group (a teenage boy) is usually knitting beautiful lace shawls during our meetings! Talk about inspiring!

my very first lace knitted project was the Lace Ribbon Scarf, it was really a tough project for me as I dropped stitches few times, so have to tear off everything (ya, because I'm still new and don't know how to pick up the drop stitch) and start from scratch again, but thankfully I got it completed. Did knitted another lace shawl too after that. Love the elegant feel of the lace.

I am a self taught knitter. I just started knitting lace. My first scarf was a difficult Russian pattern called Peas. I had to count each row.  Then I discovered feathers and fan pattern.    It's soooo easy and looks really complicated.  I finished 2 scarves and now I'm working on the tailored Scallops Cardigan (free pattern on knitting daily.com). it uses the feather and fan pattern. It's EASY!  I would recommend beginners find a scarf with this pattern.   You will Love it!

I.m having trouble with the bottom of the sweater rolling up.  Is something wrong with the instructions??  I followed the directions.  Any advice from other experienced knighted???? I need help!

I have recently started doing small pattern blocks, it is so fun to see these delicate fibers turn into wonderful patterns. Crossing my fingers for the book!

I'm working on two lace shawls and a pair of lacy gloves.  Can't wait to read Miriam's book to learn more techniques and get ideas.

I have two lace shawls in the works and one pair of gloves.  Would love to read Miriam's book for more techniques and ideas.

I have knit lacy socks and scarves. I would like to knit a lace shawl this yea and I would love to win the book!

I would love to get into lace knitting... this would be the perfect incentive to do so!

I just love lace work!  I made a top-down sweater for my 5-year old and my 1-year old that incorporated leafy lace work into the tops of the sweaters and I loved it!

This is so timely, as I'm currently knitting a stole using Diamond Chain Lace!  Lace is nearly my favorite thing to knit, 'coz the result can be so lovely.  

I currently have several lace shawls and scarves in the works.  I love to use vivid colors with traditional patterns to achieve a more modern piece of lacework.

what a wonderful giveaway! thanks for the chance to win. i havent knitted that much lace, but after i finish a few projects i currently have on the needles, i plan to make a lace shawlette—probably the oslo walk shawl from the winter 2010 issue.

I'm currently working on a lace shawl (for myself this time!) and have use lace inspired designeds for afghans and candle covers.  

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