Ever since completing Orangina, I’ve been seeing its lace pattern everywhere. I finally figured out the name of the lace – it’s called Vine Lace, and I think that its in the first Barbara Walker treasury. I totally understand its popularity – it is very simple, and oh so pretty!

Recent Vine Lace sightings:

• Interweave Knits is in deep love with Vine Lace – it’s the edging for Pink Mimosa from the most recent issue, and Summer 2004 (which also has Madli’s Shawl) features two Vine Lace Patterns – the Victoria Tank and Lace Blouson (vine lace at the bottom).
• Silk Camisole, Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Amy is knitting this right now. The photo in the book shows a mistake in the lace part (towards the top).
• Sweet Mary Jane Cardigan from Knitpicks. Staci knit this up recently.
• Rose of Sharon Hat, most recent Magknits. Floppy brim, can also be a bag. Generally somewhat odd, but there’s nice decreases on the top of the hat.

I can’t escape the stuff!

I’ve looked through the Knitting Nature book some more, and decided that I must finish Green Gable asap, so that I can start the Basalt Tank. Good stuff. Also, I’m definitely making the Target Wave Mittens, even though the pattern is written for child sizes. I’m hard pressed to think of when I’ll have an opportunity to wear the mittens – anyone living in a cold climate want a pair of handknit uber-cute mittens?