my crochet shawl is finished and I for one think it looks great.
The pattern is a freebie - link to it here on www.redheart.com, another great resource for free patterns.
I have crocheted it on size 7mm hook in Phildar Kadisha 130 75% acrylic/25% wool, 15 balls of which I found on sale at a car boot sale for a couple of euros a couple of years ago and it has been lurking in the project cupboard ever since.
I even had enough wool left over to add the fringing.
A very satisfying crochet project.