Score: Charlotte=1, Addi Turbo=0

So yesterday I went excitedly to my LYS for my first pair of Addis....and I decided I didn't like them. Since using the Denise I have become completely intolerant of clinky, cold aluminum and the clicking sound I used to find so soothing. I also love the flexible feeling of the Denise. Soooo....I saved my $13.50 and ended up using my size 5 Denises for my Charlotte. And I already have a lot done!

I am a tad confused by the pattern. The first 30 rows are written out in the traditional manner, row by row. And that's good. And after that you have to follow a chart. Also good, in fact, easier than following the written instructions. The problem is, the chart only goes up to 50 rows. The shawl is 154 rows. The pattern makes no bones about the fact that the chart is partial, but makes no indication where you are supposed to go after row 50. There is some vague notation that 'a new lace pattern is created every 16 rows' but it wouldn't have taken THAT much more type to say "After completing row 50, work rows 43-50 repeatedly until you have 154 rows."

So that's kind of what I ended up doing, and it appears to be working out well. I'm going to ask around online today just in case, and at the absolute worst I only have to rip out 6 rows.

Oh, but the shawl is absolutely gorgeous and kittensoft. I'm very glad I decided to go with only one colorway because I really love this colorway and it is just the right combination of colors. I can't wait to wear it.