This beautiful pattern has been in my queue for a long time and finally I summoned enough courage to start this project - my first lace weight shawl.

Used bamboo DPNs to knit the lace border as they grab better the thread-like yarn.

Inserted a life line every 2 repeats. It really gave me confidence to knit on without worrying too much of making mistakes. But it’s easier than I have expected and I could sail on smoothly without the life line after about 16 repeats.

It helps a lot to have the border lace pattern written out and I counted the stitches every row to make sure that I have not made any mistake.

Have done 61 repeats and the unblocked lace edge is already 80 inches long!

Mod:

• Decided to make 65 repeats for the border (instead of 71) coz I don’t want the shawl to be too big (completed on Mar 6).

• Picked up 267 sts, have 123 + 1 + 123 sts before starting the RI chart and did 15 times RI pattern each side (instead of 17). The RI chart is a lot easier and not difficult to memorize, I don’t have to refer to the chart that much.

I’m sure I will have a hard time blocking this shawl without blocking wires. I’m glad that I have taken this opportunity to order a very nice set.

Though the shawl is lace weight, it’s surprisingly warm! The size is just perfect. I have another yarn in mind for a second Rock Island already! ;)

Yarn: Fyberspates Elegance Lace - 65% silk, 35 camel, 800m/100g, color: Washed Demin

I struggled a bit whether I should use this slightly striated yarn and I’m happy with the result. It goes really well with white T and jeans! :)

The yarn does not hold block very well. Will spray a thin starch coating next time when blocking it.