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!

Caught Up.....


The final clue will be posted today. It has been an enjoyable knit and I am looking forward to finishing it! MS4 is already being planned for next summer/early fall!

I'm itching to start some new projects....

Bee Fields for one...

Cobblestone for another....but....

I am going to finish a few projects that have been languishing next to my knitting chair. The baby blanket (ugh!)....the baby sweater...sigh....and what to do about Joan's sweater coat! The pattern book indicates 9 balls of Donegal Chunky Tweed....the Debbie Bliss site indicates 13 balls - a half a sweater more yarn! Have not heard back from Knitting Fever...don't want to waste my time knitting if I already know I don't have enough yarn! Just disgusted.....

I Love a Mystery......

The Goat.....


The only clues given by the designer was that black, white or gray yarn would be a suitable yarn color for the theme of the stole - and a bride would not appreciate it.

Any ideas?

Pan's Labyrinth....is my guess for the theme of the Mystery Stole 3.....


Does anyone else see a goat in the lower mid-section of the stole? Horns and all? Goat - Pan - Pan's Labyrinth.

The Waiting Game.....

While waiting for MS3 Clue #2 to post, I've been working on the Wing of the Moth shawl...it truly is an enjoyable knit!

A Different Light.....

The color is far from accurate...but at least you can see the design and the silver-lined beads.


Anxiously awaiting Clue #2!

Two.....

Since I can't decide which yarn I like better, I will be knitting two Mystery Stoles!



The designer commented that pink would not be an appropriate color choice for the theme....but since it is unknown as of yet, I will knit them both simultaneously!

Needles and Pins.....

I had decided to knit the shawl on size 5 needles - I knit the pink shawl on size 5's and loved the fabric...but...I decided to swatch on 4's and play with the beads....instead of soaking the swatch, I briefly ran it under water...and stretched it like crazy. Needless to say, I don't care for this swatch...will stick with the 5's....

Decisions! Decisions!


MS3 kicks-off on Friday....tomorrow I will be swatching....unless I swatch tonight after spinning. Need to choose between the clear beads or the silver-lined....Ordered them yesterday from Beadwrangler and they arrived today. Excellent customer service!