That's what came to mind when I looked at this sleeve, worked in a variation of Chinese Lace. Actually, what first came to mind was Miss Havisham (also wedding-related!), but I decided that was a bit harsh. Nothing wrong with "mother of the bride," and the lace is pretty--just not quite the mod look I was hoping for, at least not in this incarnation. Such a shame--I had even worked out an increase sequence which blended into the pattern stitch quite nicely.
In fact, in the photo at left, of the underside of the sleeve, you can see the increases; they form the panel which narrows to a point about midway down the sleeve, in the center. Oh well. I'm not going to frog this just yet; first I'll see how I like the new version I'm working on: the lace bells more at the cuff, narrows to the elbow and then switches to stockinette.
The sleeve is beautiful. I would continue with the lace rather than go to st st. But, I don't really know the look you are going for. I like the bell wrist discription. Can't wait to see the finished "idea".
Posted by: bev | March 17, 2006 at 12:09 AM
I really think this sleeve is beautiful, and I love how you've done the increases... it's so seamless and natural you don't even notice it unless you're looking for it.
Posted by: Leisel | March 18, 2006 at 12:19 PM