Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Seventh time lucky

Okay...

So the fourth try didn't work

Or the fifth.

Or even the sixth....

But on the seventh try...
You get a crappy picture! (sorry, it's too dark outside to get a pic in the natural light with better contrast) But, I finally nailed the leaf motif! It's not the leaf motif I was planning on - I'd already considered it and then ruled it out - but it's the only one that works easily with the stitch count. And now that I've knit up the first repeat, I think it really is the best option - sometimes the knitting just knows...

I only had the chance to get one repeat done, but I'm hoping to tackle much more of it this week. I may even be on the third motif by the weekend!

8 comments:

Knatolee said...

WOw, that is extraordinarily beautiful!

Araignee said...

Pretty!

Rachelle said...

I like the way it flows

Unknown said...

Yay for you! I admire your perseverence! And the result is wonderful!!

kathy b said...

I WOULD HAVE given up. SO happy for you. Its extraordinary!!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty stitch. The yarn is gorgeous. Looks like silk. Is it?

elns said...

Fancy and pretty! Way to persevere.

Unknown said...

Oooo, this is beautiful. You are amazing!