My super SP8 pal is introducing me to lace knitting in more ways than one. I was speechless when I realized that what I though was a skein of mohair was actually a lace scarf! 
(Please excuse my beat up kitchen chair model - my daughter is still in bed and I don't dare get a poodle to model anything hand knit!)
My pal is quite an accomplished lace knitter. Check THIS close up out!
My pal, who it seems is a ballet-dancing mathematician from Wisconsin, also sent me some tips on taking up lace-knitting, and included some beautiful Koigu (Why have I never knit with Koigu?), patterns and some lovely sterling, freshwater pearl and Swaravski crystal stitch markers! So I am off!
Thanks again!
Hahahahaha!
I am trying to drag both you and my spoiler into my love of lace!
Posted by: The (no longer) Secret Pal 8 | August 24, 2006 at 11:14 AM
Lovely lace. I admire your willingness to work with its crafty tangliness! Good think your SP8 secret pal loves it, because your OS secret pal avoids it at all costs. I'll happily support you in all your endeavors however!
~Stacie
Posted by: Stacie | August 27, 2006 at 07:49 PM