After seeing the photos (for some reason they don't show up at work), I think we also need to talk about blocking. Knitting (especially lacy knitting) doesn't always look quite right until you block it. It involves water and immobilization.

I'm not particularly adept at blocking, but I know people who are...valkyr8 and brionnfhionn, for example, and probably several Jara people that I just don't know are knitters...!