I think I started this shawl in 2007. It’s from a gorgeous book of patterns called Victorian Lace Today. The combination of intricate lace and the black yarn made this a beast to knit. It was left to marinade in a bin until a few months ago.
I’m not sure why this is, but often when I set a challenging project aside it is much easier when I go back to it. That was the case with this shawl as well.
I finished it and you can see it blocking (it’s crucial to stretch lace out to highlight the stitch pattern). I was even able to keep the cat off of it with all the uncomfortable pins.
Now I just need a photo of me wearing it!
