Knitting - shawl weather

I recently finished up this lovely shawl from Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (started several months ago and waiting, sadly for buttons for a few more - you can't rush these things!)

:: vintage plastic buttons from Grandma's collection ::

:: I really like wearing it as a cowl too. Note my lovely new Riffle Paper iPhone case ::

:: close up of the "smocked" stitch ::

:: getting blocked ::