The Next Step.......



I started blocking the squares....easier than I anticipated...



The yarn is extremely soft after washing...I'm hoping the afghan doesn't feel and look limp and lifeless when I sew it together.

Blocked...........
The tip............

The wing.....I opted to block it a little differently, highlighting the points, instead of curved.

Final Measurement: 74" X 20"

I love the stitch pattern in the wing....glad I decided to knit "the mystery." Melanie designed a beautiful stole....I discovered I love knitting with beads....I'm already looking forward to MS4!

The White Moth.....


All the necessary tools are at hand....



Off the needles.....



Close up of the pattern.....



Stretched as far as I could.....

Louet 12/2 Silk Yarn: Lovely
Pattern: Wing of the Moth Shawl - Beautiful
Needle Size: 4 - Oops - Should have Used Size 6
Finished Measurement: 64" X 31" instead of 84" X 42"

The pattern called for 900-1000 yards of fingering weight yarn...I used 940 yards of 12/2 silk...I guess I should have checked the weight before, huh?

I did do a swatch....really! I liked the fabric on size 4...so went with it. It is definitely not as large as I would like...but....the recipient should still be able to wear it...

The pattern is beautiful and I would definitely knit it again....and just happen to have 2 more cones of Louet 12/2 silk....just not right now.