The Plan.... and then..... a new Plan

Initially, I planned on using 100% mulberry silk in pastel blue. But a little swatch later, I disliked the way it was turning out, so changed to using Rowan Kidsilk spray in shades of blue. I hope it was a good move.

Also, using 4.5 mm needles for a reasonably lacy look and Miyuki beads for some sizzle. Time will tell if this was a good move.

The Design breakdown

This is a charted design pattern over 4 design sections.

Starting with 3 stitches cast on . Borders are knitted as each row adds on stitches and grows beyond a semicircle. This is a great shawlette to practice chart reading and attention to the same - as pretty much each row has different set of stitches.

Additionally, this has beads added on with crochet / sewing needle-thread. I choose Miyuki beads - clear-whites with translucence and iridescence.

Progress is pretty fast! Total number of rows = 82 (although I might add a bit depending on the size and use of beads)

Day 1: Row 1 -11
Day 2: Row 12-18
Day 3: Row 19-24
Day 4: Row 25-32
Day 5: Row 33-42 (added beads)
Day 6: No progress
Day 7: Row 43-57

As the rows get knitted the number of stitches keep increasing. This is not a half-circle shawlette, but it is close to three-quarters of the circle. Another interesting aspect of this pattern is no two rows are the same. Forget about memorizing the pattern because it won't be needed again in this design. This is the fun, and exciting adventure, it comes with moments of smooth sailings (15 purls with 1 purl back repeated is fast knitted row) and then turbulent waters (dropped stitch, off by 1 corrections).

Progress is on a good clip. Took the weekend off, with 10 more rows to go (after day 12).

Day 8: Row 58 - 60
Day 9: Row 61 - 64
Day 10: Row 65 - 67
Day 11: Row 68
Day 12: Row 69 - 72
Day 13: No progress - Off on the weekend
Day 14: No progress - Off on the weekend