Things I've learned from knitting

without really trying.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans ~ Max Ehrmann

I haven't blocked a shawl in ages but decided this one needed it. 

Shawl  It's good to be green' ' on blocking wires

The blocking made a huge difference - really opened the lace and increased the size from top to bottom.