BAL part eight (bucks point lace) and recap

 This is a quick recap of where we are with the Bucks Point lace a long as I will now be missing the next couple of lessons due to commitments . I will however prep the pricking ( pattern) and wind he bobbins ready for when I can play catch up.

So far we have lessons one to four on strip one, reading right to left.

 Point ground, honeycomb ground, introduction of gimps (outline thread ) and traditional sheep head pattern.

Strip two 

Traditional pattern Plum Pudding, each pattern introduces new elements into the lace.

Strip three

Peacocks Eye from the Jean Leader book Introduction to Bucks Point Lace, pattern redrafted from a lace eding in the Guild Collection.

Strip four

Rings and Tallies from the Jean Leader book Introduction to Bucks Point Lace, pattern redrafted from a lace edging in the Guild Collection.

Strip five

Traditional pattern found in many lace books, this version is from the Jean Leader book but the next lesson on how to work the corner will be taken from one of several Pamela Nottingham books.

BAL part seven (bucks point lace)

 To be honest, I think that this may be part eight as I have missed a pattern out due to being away. My plan is to play catch up next week.

The Dukes Garter, from the same book by Jean Leader. this is a traditional pattern with variations found in several books. I must admit that it had me scratching my head and undoing it a few times with regard to the gimp outline ) threads.

This is one hobby that I can't travel with due to not having enough room or a table in the van so over the summer it will be a case of catch up when I can.

A touch of the ganseys ( knitting update)

 I'm sorry that I can't show you my Scottish trip knitting as the two hats and the headband stayed on the island when we came back. Don't worry, I didn't lose them, 

Whilst I was up there, I started a project, for a while now I've been interested in ganseys, the history and the patterns. I know that I will not have the patience to knit one but I found a pattern or Ravelry repentantly and thought that it would be a good choice to also practise doing cables as they scare me haha.

So here is the Gansey Girl at Bridlington knitting a Gansey hat by  Janet Stimson The yarn is hand spun Portland dyed by myself.

locked up and neglected?

 Our poor van has not had a decent run out since last November, okay, the wheels have rolled but not very far and we've not stayed in it. Usually we are out and about at Christmas and during the winter months but illness, weather and other commitments put paid to that this year.

After a brief stay at the dealers as the main door handle/lock broke leaving us unable to exit from the back we decided that we needed a few nights on a campsite to check that everything was working ok .

Last Thursday we headed back to a favourite haunt to enjoy the current run of sunny but cool weather by the sea.

Bridlington, we love you :-)

BAL part 6 (bucks point lace)

 You may have noticed a lace photo in the previous post, that was part 6 of the bobbin a long on line group. The pattern is Peacocks Eye and can be found in An Introduction to Bucks Point Lace by Jean Leader. Drafted from an edging in the Lace Guild Collection.

I may fall out of step with the lace over the next few weeks due to other commitments but will be doing a catch up in June.