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Apparently this one was knitted in April 2013, which means I'd been learning to knit for probably a month and a half on starting this. Lace shawls always looks so apirational and pretty, so I just jumped in, grabbed the free Florelei pattern on Ravelry, and gave it a go!

Slight issue, I only had cotton yarn. But I didn't let that stop the attempt. The first update on my Ravelry page just read:

>08 Apr - Cast on without really having any concept of how difficult this will be or whether I can do it.

Actually kinda proud of myself for not letting the unknown hold me back!

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The cotton did mean it came out much smaller than intended, and I had to add some extra repeats. And of course there are a TON of mistakes that are honestly quite visible when it's laid out flat but really a non-issue when it's worn.

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The mistakes don't bother me though, it was a fantastic learning experience and taught me, among other things, the importance of stitch markers and what a difference blocking can make!

The main problem with this project was that it turns out I don't really have use for lacy shawls, but we live and learn 😂

Just learned how to knit two at a time! I have second sock (and mitten) syndrome really, really bad so this is a lifesaver!

Just started some mitts, here's the pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/doppelbock-mitts

Edited: Added theme to title, thanks for the nudge @[email protected] :)

I made this as a birthday present for a friend. It is my first succesful project using circular needles. I used 5mm needles, with 40cms cable for the body of the beanie, then switched to a 120cm cable and used the magic loop technique for the decreases.

It is mt first time trying this "bubble" stitch and I was so nervous doing the K4B and 'undoing' stitches lol.

Yarn is worsted weight Dreams in color 0002 from local store Revés Derecho

Pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaid-bubbles-hat