I also participated in the 5-shawls-5-days challenge by Aroha Knits.

Okay, so I did 3 of the 5.  The last two needed double pointed needles (dpns) and a join in the round.  I am good with starting but I cannot manage to join in the round.  Also when I tried one of my larger needles fell out as I was trying to get the darn join in.  I went on a quick buying journey to get smaller dpns and found some that were angled.  I got 5″ size 8 dpns from Jimmy Beans Wool as well as the angled dpns in size 8 to see if they are easier for me to work with.  I love my acrylic yarn for these samples and so I like size 8 to work with.

I really did enjoy creating these mini shawl samples.  They accomplished the goal of the entire challenge which is to demystify how difficult the shawls are to create.  The first, I think of it as the Nike Swish, is my personal love.  I have another that I am working in a bright acrylic and I cannot wait to finish it.  The process is fun and easy.  The yarn looks like it is made from sherbet and I love how it is turning out.  I’ll let you know how everything turns out and when I get my dpns and manage the other two shawls.  Until then, Happy Crafting!