By Jingo I think I got it!

Anyone remember this saying?  Do you remember what show/movie/TV series it was from?

This post has a lot to do with the shawl post back here

And when I found this pattern, I thought I had solved my problems

I really wanted a shawl, but they just don't seem to "sit" on me the way I want them to

I still haven't found a shawl pin to make it stay

This pattern and my mods. gives the impression of a shawl - well to me anyway :-)

But anyway I do have it - well I had it - an idea that worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Really needs all those exclamation marks)

Remember this and that I was not happy with the back

Well this got frogged back to the armholes and then I just kept working the pattern.

Joined a couple of "shells" under the arms to create a bat-wing effect

And Voila!!!

It worked.

Did I mention that I Love It?

The neck sits beautifully, as do the shoulders

And importantly so does the back

Pattern - Zen Jacket

Yarn - Silky Supreme by Bendigo Woollen Mills, Colour - Silky Oak
Beautiful yarn, even with the mohair in it, it feels very soft and silky.
This yarn has held up really well considering it was frogged almost fully twice and reworked three times.  Used 3 balls = 600g = 1,190m.  Although this sounds like a lot of weight, it does not feel heavy on.

Hook - 6mm

Modifications - Worked tr/dc instead of dtr/tr - only because I did not have to think about the stitch (memory lapses :-)).  I also wanted something that was not too lacy, so hence the tr/dc.  Also as noted above worked to the row where you create the armhole (did not do) and just kept working the pattern.

Easy pattern, if you just do as it is written and don't think too much about it.
That was a great tip I picked up from others who have worked this pattern (Ravelry)

Have a great weekend
And I hope those in Queensland and Victoria see a LOT of Sunshine to help dry things out
And that Western Australia has no more bush fires