Well it’s been a little while coming, mostly due to bad weather and not being able to get a decent photo of it, so I’m excited to finally be able to share my big green sidewalk shawl with you… 
This was a really enjoyable pattern to work with, although I will admit to some frustration at the beginning because it seemed to take a long time for the pattern to become apparent and, due to the complexity and number of rows, even longer before I had the pattern committed to memory. 
Once I did get the pattern figured out I really enjoyed the l-o-n-g (and steadily longer) rows. It was a lovely meditative kind of project, not at all mindless; but not so hard once you get the hang of it.
And the result? Well, what do you think? It’s glorious, gigantic and green. I think I love it! Now I just have to get up the courage to wear it out in public… but if Kate can, then I guess I can too! It’s certainly cosy, like being wrapped in a big green hug 🙂
If you want to make one too you can find the gorgeous free pattern here.
Have a lovely week! Janette xox
The Green Dragonfly 
I tried starting that one earlier on in July but couldn’t figure it out at all… Making another type of shawl now. Would you mind measuring out yours? I’m making mine as a present and I’m not sure how long it should become…
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What type of shawl are you making now? I’ll admit it was bit bit tricky to begin with! Mine is about 75cm at the deepest point (not counting the tassels which are about 30cm long) and unstretched. Its a lot bigger than any other shawls I have made.
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That indeed is huge! I’m making a shell stitch one now – nice and easy after the complexity of the sidewalk one…
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PS, looking at it on its more like a meter, I think it stretches out through the weight of it when draped.
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It’s absolutely gorgeous. No courage needed to wear it in public. You should do so proudly! I’m sure you will get lots of complimentary comments. Love the colour. Have a great day x
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Thanks Angela. Tomorrow might just be the day!! xo
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Simply beautiful!
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Great Shawl and the color is very pretty!! I bet many are going to love that when you wear it in public…thanks for sharing the pattern..
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That is very beautiful!!
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Wow your shawl is stunningly beautiful and do wear it in public! Awesome job! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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I made that pattern twice. The repetition is very easy to memorize once you get going. The first time, I used a light gray bamboo-blend and added a blue-green beaded chain fringe. The beaded fringe added a little extra weight, which was nice. The second time, I used a coral pink cotton-blend with a normal fringe. When I blocked the pink one, it got super huge like a blanket.
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Wow, that pattern looks like peacock feathers. Stunning.
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That looks lovely!! I started this pattern a few months ago, but gave up, mainly because I was using deramores vintage Chunky and I didn’t really like how it was panning out, it looked really bulky and I was also worried that I would run out of yarn. Which yarn did you use for yours? I am thinking trying againperhaps with good ole stylecraft special dk.
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Beautiful!
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Amazing! What yarn did you use? I haven’t made a shawl before but I want to make one for Christmas.
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Oh my goodness! I love it! So pretty. No courage needed to wear it out. I loooove the color too. I’m on a shawl making kick right now. Maybe I’ll try this one 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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It’s beautiful!!! So elegant! And it looks so soft! Ooo… and you’ve changed up your blog too! Took me a while to find how to comment again haha… silly me! =p
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Wow! That’s lovely Janette! That green…. I was just thinking the other day actually about your post about it a while back where you didn’t say what it was. And here it is.
Congratulations. It is stunning xx
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A beautiful shawl, it must feel good to wear it! I love the gorgeous green, a great result!
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The pineapple pattern is so lovely. Your shawl is beautiful!
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It is absolutely gorgeous!
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It looks beautiful! This shawl has been in my list for a long time because I am waiting for the perfect yarn and color 😉
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I love pineapple patterns! This is the most lovely thing I’ve seen in a pineapple for ages. I really don’t need any more projects, but have already downloaded the pattern . . . sigh . . . 🙂
I crocheted a heavy green shawl for myself a couple of years ago and have only worn it out once; this is a pretty conservative town and I got a lot of ‘looks’; I prefer to slide under the radar most of the time. But I’d wear it on the coast (west coast of BC); there, I doubt anyone would notice me ‘specially. I didn’t have a pattern, but included some holes to give the appearance of pattern. Mine is large, too, and heavy enough to keep my warm into late autumn here. Thanks so much for sharing yours . . . ~ Linne
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Supercute!!! I love it!!
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What do you mean, courage? Wear it as soon as you can! It’s so gorgeous it hurts! 🙂
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It’s just SO big and SO green! 🙂
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Totally lovely, I’m off to look at the pattern. I’m not a very advanced crocheter, but this is so beautiful!
Vicki
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It is very beautiful, have you made a shawl before?
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I am making a tan one for my mother.. my sister asked for a green one. Can you please tell me which gorgeous green yarn you used? Thanks so much!
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very lovely !! What color and kind of yarn did you use ? Thanks!!
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