This is my third shawl for the 10 Shawls in 2010 Challenge. I have to admit, this one is rather boring to knit in a solid color. I’d recommend using a gradient dyed yarn or handspun, anything that would make it more interesting to knit – especially if you’re going to make it larger than the original pattern. That said, it is very well suited to knitting when you want something that doesn’t need focus because only 2 rows out of 20 require any counting.

DH was insisting that the photos look better with a flash while I usually try to avoid the flash. I can kind of see his point that the color with flash is closer to reality, but the light is so harsh. So there you go – that’s me looking a bit annoyed while I think, “this is why I usually take the photos myself on the dress making form.”

Pattern: Citron by Hilary Smith Callis
Yarn: KnitPicks Shadow Lace in colorway Snorkel Heather
Needles: US 6 Circulars
Notes: I followed the pattern until I finished the Fifth Section, then I added a 6th and 7th section. After that I completed the Ruffled Edging as stated in the pattern.

Original 2 skeins: 98.6 grams
Remainder: 14.1 grams
So that means I used 755 yards.
Finished measurements are 44 inches wide by 22 inches deep.

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