the oh-so-flattering back viewI originally started this project in July 2007, but I wasn't happy with how it was progressing so I ripped it out and restarted in in November 2007.
Progress as of 11/21/07The initial appearance of the shawl was, as Mrs. G pointed out, not unlike that of a stingray.
Note: Provided for comparison purposes only.
This is not an actual shawl image
(image from Google images)
As the shawl progressed and the stitch count grew (this shawl pattern starts from the bottom point) it was difficult to determine that any progress was being made since the total size of the shawl never seemed to change. I started placing a pin to mark my progress at the end of each week.
Some weeks showed more progress than others.The closely spaced pins represent the hectic weeks of mid-December
The Leaf Lace Shawl has an easy and easily memorized lace pattern and a good choice, I think, for a first time lace knitter. Unfortunately, my choice of a fairly fine yarn and small needles meant nearly 10 additional chart repeats in order to get the size I wanted.
(an excellent use for that newly spare bedroom)
Blocking closeup
Finished!
Mr. CPA took several 'FO' photos that actually show me smiling, but as luck would have it those shots did not turn out for one reason or another (as judged by me). So the official FO shot is the one of me looking mildly amused. (a totaly fortuitous shot that managed to slip in between the usual photos of me in mid-sentance, with a goofy closed-eye smile or enhanced with blurry arm movements).
