July 8th
This shawl is a joy to knit and I can’t wait to see the finished product. The Oregon Coast Heather colorway is beginning to look a bit like cadaver skin, but is very well complimented by the cream-colored, pearlized beads I’ve chosen to use. The pattern is EXTREMELY well written and detailed.
July 11th
I’m currently at the beginning of the edging charts which account for a large majority of the knitting. I’ve decided to use 7 st nupps so I can conserve as much yarn as possible.
July 14th
Finished (well at least with the knitting part). I will block it in the morning. I knit the shoulderette size strictly as written in the original pattern with exception of binding off single stranded. This wool is a heavier lace weight and after binding off the first 20 sts or so, I thought it looked too bulky using two strands. Lucky for me, as I ended with exactly 4.5” of yarn…WHEW! (see last photo) That’s the closest I’ve ever gotten to running out, and it was a wee bit stressful towards the end of the bind off not knowing if I’d make it as I didn’t have a second hank on hand in this colorway.
July 16th
I just took the shawl off of the blocking wires and all I can say is WOW! I have to admit to doing a little (OK…somewhat robust) happy dance while Suki looked on in mortified disconcert.

For anyone who has seen this pattern and loves it, but passes on knitting it due to its—seemingly—imposing complexity…PLEASE DON“T BE!!! I’ll have to admit I, too, felt a little intimidated after printing out the pattern and looking at all of those charts, but this has to be one of the best written and thorough patterns from which I’ve ever knit.

Just read through the written instructions a couple of times and take it step by step. Place a Post-It® over the chart exposing one line at a time, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly any initial intimidation will fall by the wayside. It’s a relatively quick knit and the shoulderette takes only 50 grams, so there’s not much of an investment. Besides your return is HUGE!