My first experience in knitting lace was a lesson in patience and also a lesson in not talking because I needed to count stitches and apparently I cannot count without at least moving my lips. But now I have the hang out of it (mostly) and it's coming out really, really cute. It's bigger than I thought it would be, but it's ok if this one is bigger. This one will not be re-knit. If it comes out big enough to fit the momma, then so be it. 
Notice the big, not travel friendly, spool of yarn? If I had a ball winder I would wind it into smaller balls, but since I don't, I won't mess with it since it behaves itself so nicely on the spool. I bought it a while ago and I'm finally glad to have a use for it. I had even given it to someone else to see if she would have a use for it and then asked for it back when I learned of the girl baby I wanted to knit for. There's a ton so I'll have plenty to give back to my knitting friend.
Here's a lacey close up:
If all goes well, it should end up looking like this:
I'm planning on making the bonnet but the booties may be a bit much. Maybe if I can get my courage up I could try to crochet these cuties. The layette is a Bernat pattern, which can be found & downloaded for free here.
So cute. Love the lace! I had to rip out the last lace thing I tried to knit - but it looks like you're having a lot more luck...
Posted by: biglug | April 27, 2005 at 07:03 PM
Adorable! You're an Indian Giver (Native American Giver??) just teasing. I love that pattern for crochet booties. I saves it in my file of things I'll make if I ever learn to crochet.
Posted by: Vicki | April 28, 2005 at 08:03 AM
Awww, that layette is adorable! I think the best thing about knitting from a cone is that there will be fewer "ends" to weave in.
Posted by: Sharlyn | April 28, 2005 at 10:37 AM
looks like the lace is turning out wonderfullly.
so cute!
Posted by: Meredith | April 28, 2005 at 02:17 PM
Wow...that looks so good! Kind of like the baby hat I made a few months ago, its so cute..I am tempted to shove it in my mouth :p
Posted by: Stacy | April 28, 2005 at 05:28 PM
I have that pattern around here somewhere...I've always wanted to make it but everyone here keeps having boys. Looks good so far!
By the way, my last package to you should be winging its way out as we speak - it's been a blast! :D
Posted by: Secret Pal 4 | April 30, 2005 at 09:19 AM
I have never knit with lace. Your pattern looks difficult... I don't think I could do it. Look forward to seeing the finished project.
Posted by: Teresa | May 01, 2005 at 12:27 PM
absolutely darling pattern, and the yarn is a sweet sweet shade! it looks great! Maybe you could try using stitch markers between each pattern repeat to save yourself all that counting? I swear by them, personally!
Posted by: gaile | May 03, 2005 at 04:38 PM
Ok, I know this post was a long time ago, but I wasn't looking for a baby sweater pattern until now. This is exactly what I've been looking for, in just the right gauge for the yarn I already have!
Posted by: J Strizzy | June 01, 2005 at 05:24 PM