I’ve enjoyed knitting this shawl a lot. I will be gifting it tomorrow, I hope the recipient likes it. I have to make myself one now!

27/06 I’ve now learned how to make a picot bind off. I love the look. It’s going to take a while to complete though. I’m so impatient so see the final result after blocking (although I have made a few mistakes, I hope they won’t be too visible).

22/06 Knitting lace is magical. This pattern is very clear about the lace section. I have completed two repeats. I’m not sure I have enough for a third one so I might start on the lace border.

18/06 I’ve just completed the garter stitch body. Inserting a lifeline. I’m excited to start on the lace.

17/06 This is my first shawl, and first delicate lace pattern.
I just began but I am having a hard time with the explanations for the garter stitch body. It is unclear how to repeat Row 1 and Row 2 since the instructions are given for 11 and 13 stitches only. I am unsure about how to proceed afterwards, namely, where do I make my increases?
Edit: So, here’s what I did:
Row 1: k2, kyok, k to last two sts, kyok, k2 and place marker each time you have 12 sts either side of the markers around the centre stitch.

---28/01/13: This shawl that I was so proud of has a glaring mistake that the inexperienced knitter couldn’t see before. Oh well, live and learn! It is still pretty!