12-18-2020

Wanted to cast on a new project, tried to work up Chocomania and after getting totally frustrated with it I pulled this pattern out of the dust. It used the same weight yarn and would look great in the orange I caked up.

Initially shelved because I thought it was too complicated, I actually found it straightforward and easy to follow. I also discovered that I can read crochet charts and used this one heavily to supplement when the written instructions had me confused.

It worked up fast, but I was surprised to only use 1 skein of yarn. Clearly I crochet too tight - and should learn to check gauge. Thankfully she blocked out to a decent size.

Moved straight from the hook to the soak when I saw what it looked like - more of a baby bib size than a shawl. After pinning it out aggressively not only does it look like a different piece, it fits a bit larger than a shawlette.

08-31-2021

Honorable Mention in the Hunterdon County Fair 2021