I have been working on my Mermaid shawl for a few weeks now, sporadically. The last photo I shared was this one, though I’d made it a few more rows after taking this:
Now, please, allow me to show off the progress:
Isn’t it impressive? (heavy sarcasm there, you can hear it, I’m sure.) Sighhhh. I had just figured out how I wanted to split up the five colors, instead of using six like the pattern calls for, and on my next row I checked my stitch count and it was WAY off. Like more than 30 stitches too many. ARGH. My conclusion is that I cast on too many (maybe 462 instead of 426?) and there was no choice but to frog and start over. Silver lining: I was only 11 rows in and I feel confident in my stitch count this time. Should be smooth sailing now!
bonnyknits 
Ack! I hate it when that happens — but I’ve been there. And it’s so much better to have fixed it, much though it can hurt to rip it back…
Oh dear. Ripping your work back takes guts! I always used to fudge over mistakes and it took me many years to get over the anxiety enducing fear of wasted time if I ripped it back. I cant wait to see the new and improved shawl – i am sure it will be lovely and when you finish.
I still do fudge if they’re small, just a stitch or two here and there. But I’m definitely more comfortable ripping back these days!
That will make a huge difference in yarn usage too
True story!!
I can understand this one! I admire your patience of being able to face all of that cast on again…
I REALLY want this shawl! 🙂
Been there, done that …Kudos to you for starting over. Especially with that stitch count 😳 But you can look forward to shorter rows – yay 😁 The yarn is gorgeous, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this beauty for many years to come 😊💕
Yikes! It happens to us all, though! The yarn is lovely!
At least you noticed early instead of having to frog days and days of work!
Oh gosh, yes! That is definitely the silver lining!