Off to a running start - Bridesmaid Shawls

So when I first picked up crocheting a week ago and loved it, I started an internal struggle because I had a VIP (very important project) of knitting that was underway.

You see, when I set out to put together gifts for my (MOH) maid of honor and 6 bridesmaids, I wanted it to be something useful, unique, and frugal. People have always enjoyed the scarves I've made so I thought I could knit them something too. I found a Lion Brand free online pattern for a Ruffled Stole. This pattern came in both knitting and crochet but at the time I only knit. My mom said it would be easier in crochet, but who listens to their mom? haha

I finished 3 of the 7 shawls I needed to make, but it was slow going. Finally I remembered yesterday that the pattern came as a crochet pattern as well. I tried it, just to see how close it looked to the knitting pattern since if it's cold the girls may need to wear the shawls at the wedding ceremony. It was a very close match!! I was so excited. And the best part - it is FAST work. I already finished one last night! It would take me at least 3 times as long to knit a whole one.

I can't wait to finish the others!

Have you ever learned that by making an adjustment that you didn't really want to, things ended up being easier in the end?