26/6/13: Normally I would use both ends of the ball to cast on double, but you can’t with a gradient yarn… The first time I forgot to CO double, the second time my maths was out; the third time’s the charm!

29/6/13: Finished the lace edge. Approximately 40/150g used so far. Changed to 3.75mm circular in row 4 of the lower border, as I think I may run out of yarn before I finish! Also, it will tighten up the less lacy bits (I don’t like a very loose lace). Next time, I would start with a smaller needle, but I’m not about to undo the entire lace edge now!

3/7/13: Finished the lower gathered stitch border; used ~ 65/150g total. Starting the diamond section. The colour change is bit abrupt here; will have to adjust dyeing of this colourway.

12/7/13: Finshed the diamond section; used ~ 100/150g. Onto the upper gathered stitch border.

15/8/13: Finished with ~9.5g to spare :)
Pre blocking: 94cm (37”) W x 55 cm (21.5”) H
Post blocking: 135cm (53”) W x 64cm (25”) H
Severely blocked, great size :D

Entered into the Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria’s annual exhibition 2013: Travellers Tales