Shrinkflation

 

I'm starting my third skein of Homespun and I'm nowhere near the halfway point on this prayer shawl. I've made several of these in the past and only used 3 skeins for each according to my Ravelry project page so what's up with that? 

I thought I might have cast on too many stitches but it measures the same as my original one. Here are the directions from the free pattern on the Lion Brand website:

After 2½ skeins have been used up, use the remaining yarn for fringe (3-9 inches long). 

Ha. That's not going to work. I'm starting to think that 2008 skeins and 2026 are not the same size. I guess I'm going to have to order a fourth. Maybe even a fifth.

Anyway, I got out today. It was a lovely day for a walk at the beach. Is there snow in those clouds or more rain? We'll find out tomorrow.