SHE IS FREAKIN' HUGE!!!

I finished my Palermo Clapotis last night. Weaved in the end this morning. And snapped a couple of photos before it's rinse and block. I'm not sure if you can tell from the photos, but this thing is freaking huge. I forgot to check the pre-blocked measurements, but I could almost wrap it around my shoulders twice with a little left over on each end. Here it is hanging from the top of my linen closet door. Can you tell how long it is?
Don't get me wrong, I love it! I wanted it to be longer than the pattern called for because my first one is a little too short to wrap around my shoulders. I have to wear it more like a scarf, and the beautiful drops don't show as well. So I decided this one would definitely be more shawl-like. I just didn't think it would turn out THIS long.

I don't know why I felt the need, but I took a pic of it soaking in my sink. It's getting so soft and smooshy. I think I'm in love!


Specs:

Pattern: Clapotis, from Knitty.com by Kate Gilbert
Yarn: Ella Rae, Palermo - 9+ balls = approx. 990 yrds
Needles: Knit Picks Options, size 8
Size: Un-blocked (unknown), Blocked - 21 1/2" x 85" (like I said, HUGE)
Modifications: 8 extra straight row repeats to add length (maybe a little too much)
Knit for: ME!!!



I'm off to start a pair of socks from the book "2-at-a-time Socks" by Mellisa Morgan-Oakes.