I used 100% cashmer, Chinese brand yarn. 2 strands of lace yarn, 100g. To knit a shawl, it really won't take so much yarn. so why won't we get a best quality of yarn to show your best work.
I use Soak to wash this shawl. I got this from a yarn store and I like it . I fold shawl nicely in a towel to let more water out. For blocking, I pin three corner first then start pin out from one corner. This shawl is easier blocking than I thought. I didn't use blocking form, I just did on my carpet floor, It works great for me .