21-10-2017

Lord - I really don’t like this pattern. I mean, it’s well-written and it produces the finished object you’d expect, but it’s so tedious. I don’t think I’ll be making it again (unless I need to use up some stash and this is the only pattern that fits the bill).

22-10-2017

I really don’t get gauge with this pattern. This time I used the proposed needle size (vs one too small, as I did when first I made this shawl) and it’s still way smaller than it should be.

Pre Blocked Measurements

Head opening - top - 17” circumference
Body opening - bottom - 40” circumference
Long side depth = 16” long
Shorter side depth = 8.5” long

When you block, block the head opening to 22” if possible, to 18” on longer side and 10” shorter side.

22-10-2017

Post Blocked / Final Measurements:

I blocked to the dimensions noted above, to the best of my ability.

Head opening - top - 21” circumference
Body opening - bottom - 45” circumference
Long side depth = 19” long
Shorter side depth = 9.5”

Not a bad blocking outcome. Could have used a bit more circumference at the head opening, but other than that, this is good. Much better than last time. I actually really like this garment. I suppose I might one day make it again.