I am very blessed to be in a great group of knitters. We are
always sharing ideas, patterns, and techniques. We are there for each other
when one of us has to rip a sweater out and start over (that is usually me) or
just plain frustrated with how something is not coming out right.
I always know who to go to for specific advice, such as, who
specializes in what…the Lace Lady, the Sweater Siren, the Sock Superstar, the
Fiber Fanatic, the Gossamer Goddess, and the Felted Bag Bigwig.
So when it came a starting a KAL (Knit Along) for lace…I
knew just who to find. She pulled out these amazing bronze needles, sharp as a
finely honed knife (well, maybe not that sharp, but compared to the needles I
was using at the time; it was like comparing a Henckels and a old Gin-su knife
that I found at the Dollar Store.) I could not believe the difference! I went
with a 4; it seems that most of the patterns called for that size.
Ever since, I have quite the Addi Turbo Lace collection. I
have been somewhat spoiled with them. The cord is amazingly flexible and
relaxed. I have come to hate the needles that require a good soaking in warm
water to loosen up their seemingly permanent shape…something that resembles a
tangled ball of nasty yarn. I end up spending more time trying to smooth out
the needle cord than starting my casting on!
I have gone on to use the needles for other projects than
just my lace work. They are wonderful at socks, scarves, and I have even put a
few sweaters on them.
Thank you Lace Lady, I will forever be in your debt.
