Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Cables vs. Lace

I think you all know that I love cables. (see my cabled sweater.) I especially like intricate cables of the celtic variety.


My version of Samus, my very first completed knitted sweater.

But recently lace has caught my attention. At first I didn't like the holey nature of lace (same reason I prefer knitting to crochet). But then I started seeing the organic nature of lace... lots of leafy plant inspired patterns. And I'm a leafy, plant inspired person so it seemed to be a good match!

Then the bamboo yarn I just bought was crying out to become these embossed leaves socks (from Favorite Socks)...



One other thing inspired me to try lace...


mmmmmMalabrigo Lace Baby Merino...

Need I say more??
(I think the baby merino wants to be this.)

PS which do you prefer? Cables or Lace? see Poll -->