I finished the first repeat of Chart 2, I have 4 more repeats to go. This one is a bit harder than some of the other lace that I have done, mostly because the chart is crowded. There is a lot going on in it. It requires greater concentration - when I get distracted by someone talking to me I tend to lose my place and make mistakes. Fortunately I have not made many mistakes and they have been very straightforward to fix - I catch them on the next right side row. I really like the way the pattern is turning out. The picture doesn't really do the beads justice, though. The only drawback with this pattern is that I have to do the same chart 5 times, and, well, frankly, I am easily bored. The upside is that the chart is getting pretty familiar to me already, and the key to this one is being able to read your knitting and the chart so you can keep track of where you are, and if you do get distracted you can find your place again without too much difficulty. Another factor making this shawl more challenging is the dark color of the yarn. It is harder to see your stitches, which makes it harder to read your knitting. Good lighting is the key here, and I have an Ott light where I sit when I knit. All the beading really slows things down too, and breaks up the rhythm of the knitting. But the beads do look really good, so it is worth it.
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