Ta Da! Finished Shawl

I finished knitting the Wavedeck (Ravelry; Knitty) shawl, and today I blocked it. I've said it before and I'll say it now, blocking is magic. 

Here it is, laid out before blocking:

And after soaking, laid out but not yet pinned:

Much better! But best of all, after being pinned into shape:

So pretty! 

Same progression, closer up. Dry:

Wet:

Pinned:

I was really sure that blocking would open it up wonderfully, and I'm so glad I was right. I mean, not to pat myself on the back, but, you know. Lookit how pretty!