Back in August, Karen convinced me that I just HAD to crocket the Raindrops Broomstick Lace Shawl (Ravelry Link)  from Interweave Crochet Summer 2009 for the store, and really, how could I argue. It’s crocheted in Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino/Tencel, has beads, and is really just stunning. I had also never tried broomstick lace before, and who am I to scoff at a craft challenge? :)

I watched some videos online and swatched for a bit to make sure I had the technique down. It took me a few tries to get the increase rows figured out. I had to do a lot of going back and reading and then looking at the close-up pictures and trying it out.

So, I set out with my G hook and HUGE vampire-killing-stake-sized knitting needle and a cone of 2/10 Merino Tencel and went on my way. This was back in August. I took a two and a half week break to work on my Mirth shawl, but other than that, I’ve been working on this one project. Now, that’s a lot of hours, but let me just say, it was totally worth it!

I’m so in love with this shawl. It’s going to be SO hard to hand it over! At least I’ll be able to visit daily if I need to. I know I could make myself one, but this project is the biggest timesuck, it isn’t going to happen this year! I’m already behind on my Christmas projects and I’m never good at making the same thing twice. I get bored. Maybe in a few years I’ll pick this project up again and make one for myself.

By the way, the color is Plum and I used just over two and half tubes of size 6 beads.

Maybe I’ll just let it sit on my desk tomorrow and admire it and hand it over officially on Tuesday. :)