01.05.2017

Oh wow. I am in love with this pattern already and couldn’t be happier with the yarn choice.

I am undecided if the beads are contrasting enough, but they are still pretty so will wait and see how this turns out. Can’t wait for the next clue !

07.05.2017

Much happier with the beads at the end of clue two. This is my first Boo, and I am finding this a very relaxing knit - easy to follow, instinctive to follow with enough lace to keep things interesting.

10.05.2017

Clue three finished. Glad I stuck with the beads now

12.05.2017

Clue four complete. Rows are getting long now. This is such a nice pattern to follow, it flows so easily.

I have slight concern about my garter stitch edge as it seems to be a bit inflexible - not sure if this is a good thing as will help the shawl hold its shape, or a bad thing as there won’t be much wiggle room at blocking time.

I’m still perplexed as to how this design is going to end up - I really don’t know what will be next !

18.05.2017

All finished with clue five ! Starting to head in to the border with beads and mesh. I’m hoping for a very beaded clue six to finish things off.

25.05.2017

Seems my wish for beads has been granted ! I took my time over this clue - with the rows getting so long and the amount of beads to be placed. It took me two evenings just to bind off !

I’ve finished knitting and blocking is currently underway. I only have straight rigid blocking wires (bought many years ago from Heirloom Knitting) so I had to improvise by joining all of the cables from my interchangeable set together.

I needn’t have worried about the ends of the rows being too tight - all part of the mystery and the crescent shape of the shawl