knitCompanion set-ups can be purchased (in the knitCompanion store) for those who like to use knitCompanion, but do not wish to set up their own charts.

Kit for this shawl is available in my website and my Etsy shop. Small size USD 28, medium USD 51, large USD 71. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

Princess and The Pea is a triangular-ish shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. The pattern is worked on the both wrong and right sides, but it is easy enough to memorize and knit. Because of the shape, this shawl is very easy to wear and stay put on the shoulder. Pattern includes charts and written directions. If you would like to add beads to your shawl, instructions are included as to where to place the beads.

Suggested yarn and yardage needed:
Any sock yarn (see table for yardage needed).
I used Forever Sock Rendezvous 75% merino superwash/25% nylon.
For Extra Small sample I used Pear colorway 1 skein (100g, 460 yards).
For Medium size sample I used Princess colorway 2 skeins (200 g, 920 yards) with about 15 gram left.

Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
Extra Small: 112 cm (44”) across top edge, 51 cm (22”) depth.
Medium: 122 cm (48”) across top edge, 75 cm (29.5”) depth.

Needle: At least 24” long circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7).
Notions: Stitch markers, crochet hook for beading (optional), size 6/0 beads (optional).
Level: Advanced.

The KAL is divided into 4 Clues published every Thursday starting on February 7.
1st clue: February, 7
2nd clue: February, 14
3rd clue: February, 21
4th clue: February, 28

To participate into The “Princess and The Pea” Mystery KAL, there are 2 options:

Option 1: You can buy my hand-dyed yarn Rendezvous Forever Sock USD 25 for single skein or USD 45 for 2 skeins here (shipping and clues are included). You can choose your color here.
Payment by Paypal, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.
The pattern will be sent to you via Ravelry (please let me know your color choice during check out or you can pm me, if you didn’t state your color choice, I will send princess colorway) and the yarn will be sent to your address (please make sure to update your shipping address in Paypal). Shipping cost is FREE! Please allow 10 - 21 days to reach your hand. Latest date to order: January 17, 2012.

Option 2: You can buy the clues only for USD 4,-. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. Latest date to order: February 6, 2012.

Once you bought the clues or the yarn, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. You also need to sign up here.
On your Ravelry Project Page: Click photo, then choose slurp from web, copy and paste this link:
http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/lprajogo/13710839...

At the end of the KAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. After February 6, the pattern will be released with a full price USD 6,- and the kit will be sold with a full price USD 29 for single skein and USD 52 for 2 skeins,- Pattern is protected by copyright, so participants in the KAL are required to not distribute copies of the clues or copies of the whole pattern.

Info about the yarn:
Weight: Fingering Fibers: 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
Yardage/Weight: approx. 463 yds / 100g
Machine washable/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
Hand wash always recommended.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.