After the Dry Spell

I have finally managed to put the finishing touches on a new crochet pattern, The Delano Shawl. You can follow the link for all the specifics. Pattern includes written instructions and charts.

There is something about this pattern that I really love... not sure if it's something specific, or it it's the overall look and feel. The design just seemed to come together perfectly.

I like that the body starts out on the long edge of the triangle and gets smaller as you work. 

I love that the body is only a 2-row repeat (please forgive the fact that this photo is upside-down).

I like the ruffle that was definitely inspired by Kate Middleton. You don't even have to include it if you don't care for ruffles. You could easily stop after the Puff Sts. And if you are not a fan of Puff Sts, you could substitute 3-dc Clusters for those. 

I love the colors, even though the orangy/rusty/salmony palette is not the best combo for me (I'll end up gifting this, most likely). 

 I didn't like the fact that it was 100+ degrees when we photographed it. :(
I can attest that this is a warm shawl!

I have a couple more fall patterns nearly ready to go... but there are a handful of indie patterns and a couple of bigger tech editing projects in my queue that stand in their way. Plus there's a long anticipated vacation that is now only a week away!!! I am looking forward to stitching time and a vacation LYS excursion.

Be on the lookout for Mr Moose, remember him?  

He will definitely be making a pattern appearance soon!