02-27-2026

My yarn cane in last night, so I’m swatching today

02-27-2026

Swatch finished. It seemed too large, with too many rows compared to the gauge of the pattern. The designer suggested blocking it anyway before making another watch with smaller needles. Swatch is now soaked, and blocking. This yarn got sooo much softer, fluffier, and with more drape after the soak. I’ll measure it again when it’s dry.

03-02-2026

Swatch worked well after washing

Yarn is used ‘double stranded’, as it comes off the plate.

Setup, Chart A, and B are finished. Switched to my circulars for the rest. My grandmother’s needles served well for these first bits.

03-04-2026

Chart C finished

03-12-2026

Finished the second Chart B, then second Chart C. My second plate of yarn ran out midway thru the third Chart B repeat.

03-14-2026

Finished!! I have 5g left from the 3 plates of Manchelopis I started with. I’ll block tithes weekend.

US 9 (5.5mm) needles; yarn is used ‘double stranded’ as it comes off the plate. I used the same order of repeats as the designer, using the charts and some of the written instruction, as shown on pg 5. I had enough yarn in the 3 plates to work the swatch and the main project, with 5g remaining.

Gauge after blocking is 16 sts x 23 rows. Blocked measurements are 88.5” x 38.5”. Dry weight of the shawl is 298 g.

This shawl is a fabulous project. It’s huge, squishy, simple yet engaging, and surprisingly quick! If using Manchelopis, take your time, unwind a bit before starting, and just go slow. As you get past the first few rows, the fabric will become more stable, and you’ll get more comfortable with the yarn.

This pattern is a great piece to make when you need a break from harder things (or life in general). It’s also perfect for a more advanced project, if you’re just starting to knit. Everything is clear, well-written, and intuitive in the design. My favorite part is the dimensional appearance of the patterns - they weren’t easy for me to see while working, but they jump out after a few rows of the yarn settling into its place.