Patterns : Charts, Shawl

Valois Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:09:53 GMT

Designer Alexandra Beck
Size 62" wide and 31" tall
Yarn Artesano 4-ply Alpaca (100% alpaca; 201 yd [184 m]/50 g):
• #0785 Bolivia, 3 skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 27 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2½ (3 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Tapestry needle

Triangular shawl worked from the center neck down to the edge.

Avesta Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:46:12 GMT

Designer Kristen Hanley Cardozo
Size 54½" wide and 17½" deep
Yarn Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Sock Yarn (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 462 yd [422 m]/100 g):
• #24911 Queen Anne, 3 skeins (see Notes)
Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana
Gauge 23 sts and 46 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Triangular shawl with garter stitch body, lace column, and ruffled edge.

San Cristóbal Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:42:23 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Size 25" wide and 64" long
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g):
• #44 white (MC), 7 skeins
• #31 cobalt (CC), 2 skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in knitweave patt on larger needle; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Tapestry needle

Large shawl with knitweave colorwork pattern and fringe at each end.

Resistance Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:14:32 GMT

Designer Megi Burcl
Size 48" wide and 20" deep
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (A), 3 skeins
• #512 eggplant (B), 3 skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 42 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

Garter stitch shawl worked back and forth in panels.

Amperes Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:09:52 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 18¾ (20¼, 21¾)" circumference; shown in size 20¼"
Yarn MountainTop Chalet (70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #7443 adobe, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in k3, p3 rib on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Women’s hat worked in triangular panels and seamed in finishing.

Corvus Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:02:38 GMT

Designer Caitlin ffrench
Size 52" wide and 24" tall
Yarn MountainTop Vista (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #6016 alabaster, 4 hanks
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Top down triangular shawl worked at a large gauge.

White Owl Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:15:56 GMT

WHITE OWL SHAWL

Mari Tobita

Short-rows help shape a shawl with a fresh new shape. Allover lace gives breezy drape.

Finished Size 70" wide and 24" tall at center back.

Yarn Vijay Fibers Serenade (100% silk; 410 yd [375 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): natural, 3 skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in patt.

Calico Shawl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:04:54 GMT

Triangular shawl worked from the center top down with all-over lace repeat.

Designer Andrea Rangel
Size 50" wide at upper edge and 20" tall
Yarn Hazel Knits Divine (75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 400 yd [366 m]/115 g):
• #271 bloom, 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 60" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Welted Peerie Shawl

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:15:44 GMT

Welted Peerie Shawl

FAINA GOBERSTEIN

Orenburg-inspired lace patterns decorate this classic shawl. Shawl is knit from the neck down for a triangular shape. Border is knit separately and sewn on.

FINISHED SIZE 52" wide at upper edge and 21" tall at center point.

YARN Anzula Luxury Fibers Cloud (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 575 yd [525 m]/4 oz [113 g]): seaside, 1 skein (see Notes).

NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st, after blocking.

Sequined Cable and Lace Wrap

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:07:02 GMT

Sequined Cable and Lace Wrap

LISA HOFFMAN

A rectangular shawl is dressed up with embellished yarn, picot edges, and an airy cable and lace pattern.

FINISHED SIZE 18" wide and 54" long, blocked.

YARN TSC Artyarns Zara Hand-Dyed (100% extrafine merino wool; 240 yd [219 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #Z7 (A), 4 skeins. TSC Artyarns Adora (97% cotton, 3% polyester; 80 yd [73 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]): #A7 (B), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to

obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn).

GAUGE 29 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Cable and Lace chart patt on larger needles using A only.

Verity Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:24:08 GMT

VERITY SHAWL
Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes

A triangular lace shawl with drape and swing. Delicate cable and lace stitches direct the eye toward the floral border.

Finished Size 62" wide and 27½" deep.
Yarn Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% fine superwash merino, 20% mulberry silk, 20% polyamide; 439 yd [401 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #16770 evergreen, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 40" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm) for BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; blocking pins.
Gauge 19 sts and 31 rows = 4" in cable and lace patt on smallest needle, after blocking.

Darjeeling Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:56:56 GMT

DARJEELING SHAWL
Joan Forgione

A completely reversible lace shawl with a subtle winged shape. Shawl is worked from starting from the bottom center point.

Finished Size About 49" wide and 20" long.
Yarn Vijay Fibers Serenade (100% silk; 410 yd [375 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): polar purple, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; safety pin or removable m.
Gauge 18 sts and 38 rows = 4" in garter st.

Sorority Shawl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:24:36 GMT

Designer Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes
Size 52" wide and 26" deep
Yarn SMC Select Highland Alpaca Fino (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 273 yd [250 m]/50 g; see Notes):
• #7380 petrol (blue), 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Lacy triangular shawl worked from the top down, beginning with a garter tab.

Sydney Shawlette

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:15:13 GMT

Designer Nikki Wagner
Size 63" wide and 12" deep
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara Chiné (100% merino superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/ 50g):
• #804 honey chine, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)

Short-rows and a biasing stitch pattern create a memorable shawl.

Snowbird Capelet

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:38:16 GMT

SNOWBIRD CAPELET

Andrea Babb

A stranded snowflake pattern gives classic winter whimsy to a simply shaped capelet. A wooly yarn felts lightly on itself for cold-weather comfort.

Finished Size 15¼" neck circumference, 50¾ (63½)" lower edge circumference, and 15¼ (17½)" tall, measured with edges rolled. Capelet shown in smaller size.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Native Twist (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #66 cocoa heather (MC), 3 (4) skeins; #01 natural (A), 2 skeins; #28 spiced poppy (B) and #004 dyed charcoal (C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); two 1¼ " × 2" horn buttons; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; small amount of worsted weight yarn in matching color for button loops.

Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.