a heap o' knitting

It takes a heap o' knitting*

to make a fine lace shawl,

But it's mostly knit and purling;

not too difficult at all.

And once it's blocked

and ready and it's settled

'round your arms,

You'll soon start to plan another

for you've fallen for it's charms.

*with apologies to Edgar A. Guest (1881-1959)