So I did the extra 5 repeats of the first chart, and the first two “rest” lines of the Lily of the Valley Chart #1- then put the shawl down for a few days for two reasons.
Firstly, I wasn’t looking forward to finding an odd number of stitches, and having to do maths to make the larger shawl work.
And secondly, my first experience with nupps wasn’t a happy one.
But I found a great tip on the Swallowtail Shawl Knitalong. I have finally found the joy of shared experience while working on the same project. Apparently you can slip the first two wraps, purl the last three together, then pass the slipped wraps over. It’s MUCH easier than trying to purl all five together at once, and it seems to look exactly the same. Also, I am knitting this on addi turbos, that are notorious for their blunt tips.
So, thanks very much for the tip, and if you’re considering a project with nupps, don’t be discouraged, there is an easier way – and you’ll still get that spectacular look.
Disco Knitter 
What a clever idea – I would never have thought of it. I can barely do K3tog on my blunt bamboo circs – I might have to invest in new needles when I finally get around to the swallowtail.
LikeLike