I'm about half done with the Lily of the Valley scarf. It's a fun project to work on. The pattern is interesting and the fact that the yarn is fingering weight instead of lace weight means it goes quickly and is easier to handle. I'm also working on two pair of socks.
The first is a basic 2/2 rib in Lorna's Laces "Vera" colorway with some nupps for added interest. I've had this yarn for years but the first pair I started with it pooled in a most unattractive way so I frogged them and put the yarn aside until I could find a better pattern. I thought the nupps would break up the pooling but it hasn't really worked out that way.
The pooling is still very pronounced. The nupps add a little texture and create an interesting jagged effect that's more pronounced on the other side.
I can live with this as long as the other sock does something similar. Actually, I'm going to live with this even if it doesn't do something similar since I don't feel like ripping this and starting a third pair that will undoubtedly pool in an equally unattractive manner. I like the nupps and am already planning another pair of socks with nupps and cables.
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