I've been told perfection is boring. Well, I'm certainly not boring (just ask my friends) and I'm definitely not perfect (just ask my kids)! Because of this I have a standing policy of rewarding people who nicely bring an error to my attention with a free single pattern download from my Ravelry pattern store.
I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard's sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can't go wrong.
I also love to make and wear well-fitting shawls. Unfortunately I find so many patterns (including several of my own) are beautiful when they are flat but put them on and they bunch and gather. If I spend untold hours creating a wrap, I want my work to actually show!
When I created the structure used for all the shawlettes in this series — a half-circle which conforms lovingly to the shoulders — I knew I needed to dedicate the series to Good Old Bill's ladies. Like the comedies, the framework is the same for all the shawls but each has its own unique pattern.
Both written and charted formats are provided.
M’Lady Hero
Sweet and maligned, Hero “dies” of shame at her wedding.
M’Lady Jessica
Jessica straddles two worlds and must choose.
M’Lady Beatrice
She always gets the best of Benedic.
M’Lady Portia
This woman rocks!
M’Lady Viola
Viola is a survivor, and causes some confusion along the way.
M’Lady Olivia
Her neighbor has a crush on her, but she falls in love with his emissary!
