Ann Glassely's completed Lyra is indeed an immaculate piece of art! Ann writes, "My Lyra is finished! I used Cebelia #10, beginning on US 2 needles then changing to US 3 needles where it suggested. I did the round version and it blocked out to about 48" in diameter, using 4 1/2 balls of thread." Ann's attention to the dressing of her Lyra illustrates clearly that every detail counts when knitting a fine piece like this. 

Ann contines, "I do have the squished leaves in the third set. I followed the pattern with no adjustments for this. In my double yarn overs I did do the knit into the back loop which may have tightened that area too much. I am still very pleased with my table center."

"Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Lyra Learning Group. The discussions has been very informative and useful. I was in awe of the Nebling design the whole time knitting it and would love to do more of his designs." I think all the Lyra knitters would agree with you, Ann.
 

This beautifully finished Lyra is the work of Becky Kober, of Southern California. She writes, "I used tencel 2/10 in white with size 0 needle. It blocked out to 30 inches square and took approximately 5 months (working about 1-2 hours/day) to complete. I plan to mount it on rose colored velveteen and frame it." Absolutely fabulous work, Becky. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! 

A close-up of the details of Rosane's Lyra. Beautiful, consistent stitches, and impeccable work on the ground stitch. Another beautiful Lyra, indeed! 

This is Rosane Mordt's Lyra, knit with a beautiful Jaegerspun Zephyr, cobalt blue. Rosane writes, "Rows 1 through 6 were knitted with size 2 double pointed needles. Then I switched to size 3 needles, simply because I didn't have any size 2 circs and I wanted to use two circular needles instead of the dpns. However, these were short circs. So on row 31, I again switched needles, to a size 4." Look at that beautiful start! 

Lyra Needle/Thread/Shape Information

Greetings all Lyra Knitters! Here are the stats regarding our projects. As you can see, there is quite a variety of materials and needle sizes, which will produce Lyras as unique as the knitters!
Anita, square doily,#1,#20 Manuela, Copen blue.
Ann, tablecloth, #2, #10 Cebilia, Mocha Cream.
Barbie, round doily, 00, #30 Opera, white.
Becky, square doily, 0, tencel 2/10, white.
Beth, shawl, 3.25mm, Zephyr, plum.
Carissa, square doily, 2mm, #20 Opera, light beige.
Carol, square shawl, 3.5mm, Zephyr, mushroom.
Catherine, doily, 2.75mm, #40 cordonnet .
Cathlene, doily, 000, #30 cotton, white.
Christine, shawl, 0, Zephyr,suede.
Cynthia, doily, #1, Star Six Cord #20 cotton, ecru.
Deb, square tablecloth, Crystal Palace linen, rose.
Dee, round doily, 000, 00, DMC Cordonnet 100, white.
Diane, square doily, #1, #2, 10/2 cotton, yellow.
Eileen, tablecloth, #1, #20 Opera, ecru.
Elaine, round shawl, UK10&12, laceweight acrylic, very pale lilac.
Elizabeth, round tabletopper,#60 Oren cotton, white.
Emily, round doily, DMC Cebilia 20.
Esther, square tablecloth.
Gisela, shawl, 5 mm(US 8),Manos laceweight,handpainted.
Glynda, square doily, 0, #30 cotton.
Jacqueline, shawl, Zephyr, soft green.
Janet, round shawl,3mm, 3.5mm, Zephyr, garnet.
Jaya, shawl, #6, Silk City Kashmir(70%merino,15%cashmere,15%silk), Dawn Rose.