Lessons On Lace

Since I had today off as well I decided to spend the afternoon at Communknity which is one of my LYS's. I planned to get a start on the Branching Out scarf before the meeting of the Silicon Valley Stitchers which was tonight. Here is what I learned today about lace both at Communknity and at our SVS meeting. With random photos of Communknity thrown in for entertainment sake.

1) A lace pattern demands your respect.

2) Never assume you *know* what the next stitch should be.

3) Two people should never try and knit from the same lace pattern at the same time. This is sheer folly.

The Communknity "Living Room"

4) Never try to knit lace when someone is bellowing in your face, "So we're not doing bead crochet tonight?!?"

5) A lace pattern cannot be beat into submission.

6) Knitting lace is a wonderful way to learn humility.

The "Wool" Section (more or less)

7) Lace patterns make you wait a very long time for the "a-ha" moment (if it comes at all).

8) Lace and T.V. are not compatible.

9) Lace is best knit AFTER the cats are asleep. However, one should never let their guard down completely.

Cotton, Cotton And More Cotton

10) Lace is addictive and will keep you up past your bedtime.