unexpected

here's how the freeform is going so far:

the pale pink cotton (top petal shape) was interesting - we originally bought a swag of the stuff to make a vogue knitting quick knit pattern - and soon discovered that about the only quick knit that would ever suit us is an accessory - thick fabric over thick bodies ain't a good look. doing the quick knit, we used 3 strands together to get gauge (in the end 2 still got gauge and was a whole lot less heavier - one of the big things to watch out with when substituting by doubling or more finer yarn), in stocking stitch. knit loosely in garter, the yarn is a different beast entirely, and we like it a lot. so much that we're tempted to rip out what we've used to make some sort of summer top.
as for the freeform - there's a lot to go if its to turn into a skirt. it's wierd working in the freeform way, but the consolation we got last night at stitch'n'bitch is that no matter what we do, it'll always make a cushion cover. homewares have saved many a crafter's butt, we're sure.
the completed scribble lace, done with the handspun leftovers from a felted bag: