Color Block Shawl -- Totally Tonal

Pattern from Crochet magazine

The original pattern for this color block shawl featured a spring-ey pallette of pinks, blacks and whites.

Color: My stash of Lion Brand purples made for an interesting tonal arrangement.

• An interesting fiber named "Color Waves" served as the diva;
• purple served as the primary;
  
• a taupe served as a neutral; and 
• a blended white served as the highlight. 

The finished piece comes together with an opalescence beyond my wildest expectations.

Stitch: Double crochet in what I think is called a windowpane (skipping a stitch between dc's).

Needle: Used a large M or N needle to create an openwork look.

Fiber: Lion Brand Color Waves (discontinued)
Nice chunky fiber used frequently for outdoor garments and also for projects that will be felted. Liked the open work effect.

Surprise! What looks like a nice lap robe or shawl looks like a sophisticated jacket when you set up the color blocks just so. Almost like a kimono.

Gifted to a very special mentor on the 50th Anniversary of her entrance into religious life. Now in residence at a college (along with my mentor!) along the banks of the Hudson River in New York. Sweet.