Life's a Stitch

I’m cheating today, this is a copy of a post I added to the Flower Basket Knitalong:

I’m in, like I need another project to work on. But I’m so close to finishing my current shawl that I can rationalize it. I bought the yarn the last time I was over the border and the sneaky stuff jumped onto my needles so I could see what a rose might look like. I’ve adapted the pattern slightly:

1. Else inspired me to use Lamb’s Pride bulky at a much lower cost than the Burleyspun or the yarn the pattern called for. She knit hers on size 13 needles so it’s slightly under gauge. I plan on adding 16 extra stitches (2 extra repeats of the trellis) and adapting the bottom to fit. Has anyone else (no pun intended) done this?
2. I’ll do the top rim in black instead of the green so that I’m not in for another skein of yarn. I already bought an extra black so my handles can be longer; more like shoulder straps.
3. I’ll do the handles on a corking tool as they look very nice and even when felted.
4. My roses will be pink and red.

Wish me luck, and remember, “Life’s a Stitch.”

An update on my current project, Elina’s shawl is 75% complete.