There is a new pattern among us! Please welcome the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/octopuss-garden-shawl">Octopus's Garden Shawl</a> to the knitting world.  This pattern was designed as a Msytery KAL for <a href="http://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> in Sarasota, Fl.  Using only one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> (in the color Midnight Pass, available exclusively through <a href="http://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a>), this shawl is fun and unique knit.  What makes it so interesting? Well, the construction is definitely unusual and so is the shape.  I have been told that this is a pattern where you definitely have to pay attention - sorry! Brain cells are required for this one.  I combined lace, short rows, new stitches, pick ups, and ruffles... what more could a knitter ask for?! The pattern is available through Ravelry as a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/octopuss-garden-shawl">PDF download</a> as well as a hard copy exclusively through <a href="http://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> through September 12th.  Enjoy!!!

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A special thanks to Mary B. (MKAL participant) for coming up with the fun and very appropriate name <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/octopuss-garden-shawl">Octopus's Garden</a>!