Mystery Shawl #3

I've been concentrating on the Mystery Shawl #3 pattern this week. This is the completion of Clue #1. I have Clue #2 but I have to take it to work today and reduce it down in size. I actually like the concept of working on this as the clues become available. Having small sections to work on makes the whole project seem so much more manageable. I know, it's all in my mind, but it seems to work! I think I'll actually finish this this summer. I know that if I had the entire pattern in front of me I would be a little overwhelmed. I'd finish it, but it would take a LONG TIME.

I originally staarted this project with lace weight yarn, but I just was not happy. I've come to the conclusion that lace weight yarn is not for me. I never feel "in control" of the yarn and it always seems to slip and slide all over the place. So I went back to the stash and pulled out one of the KnitPicks yarns I used on my husband's fairisle hat project (remember that? Whew!) I am much much happier knitting with this yarn. This will turn out to be a heavier shawl, but the bonus is that is should be plenty warm! Oh and the little white dots are actually clear beads. They look much better than the picture shows!


And tell me - JUST HOW ADDICTIVE IS RAVELRY????? What a great site - I sure hope it's a success. Every day I keep finding more things to do and read there. The Rowing Cat says that it's a Neopets for Knitters. I think she's right as I'm sure any parent of a pre-teen, teenager would agree! I'm under SaratogaKnitter on Ravelry - feel free to add me as a friend!