The Mysterious Journey

There is something deeply fulfilling about a knit-along. Even though not everyone in the Spartanburg Knitting Guild (here for Facebook and here for Ravelry) was able to participate, 26 of us completed the 3 clues/4 months mystery shawl designed by our own Julie Farmer. From choosing the yarn to "how do I p2togtbl" to "what shape is yours" to "how do I wear it"- much interaction and laughter (and some confusion) ensued.

My saga began with pride, which was quickly followed by the fall. Of course I can do this! Why bother with a lifeline or markers? Rip rip rip. When it was time to add the variegated yarn, I did not like the color combination. Tink tink tink. I do not live close to an LYS, so it was wait wait wait. When I finally found the match, I assumed that because the yarn name said "lace"  that it was the lace weight. Wrong wrong wrong. I forged ahead anyway. Knit knit knit. Upon completion, since I had 2 weights (they were very close, but not exact) when I blocked the shawl it had a definite shape to it. Upside down. Laugh laugh laugh.

Actually, I can wear it in either direction. Versatile versatile versatile.

What did I learn (besides p2togtbl)? Patience. Trust. Charts trump words. One pattern, many interpretations. Lots of smiles.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Julie!