I like the fluting you've done. It looks good - much better than the ribbing that the columns actually have. The beads may not be as visible to me as they are in person - but the few I see add a nice accent.

Leaf patterns may work for the scallops at the top of the column.

I'm looking forward to seeing more.
GailR | Homepage | 04.22.08 - 2:34 am | #

Leaf patterns -- of course! That gives me something to play with.

Thank you!
Cheryl Fuller | 04.22.08 - 7:04 am | #

What about this as a place to start with the motif of the column and acanthus leaves? http://www.knitting-and.com/ knit...eflutedlace.htm
or this http://knitting-and.com/wiki/Fluted_Lace and this stitch might be a great beginning to design an acanthus leaf. This is a great site - free stitch patterns.

I am also interested in hearing more about the different motifs you have in mind.
denise copeland | Homepage | 04.22.08 - 8:26 am | #

Fluted lace looks like it would work even better! I will post more on this a bit later today.
Cheryl Fuller | 04.22.08 - 11:03 am | #