The CarryDee shawl. Understated elegance makes for a beautiful shawl to enjoy, both to knit and to wear. The romantic flourish of this pretty makes the perfect project for Valentines Day~
A tree lace border starts the project off and is followed by simple Stockinette stitches that frame a lovely Herringbone lace panel. Lastly, a triangular edge stitch is used to frame the long Stockinette portions and finish up your pretty shawl.
The blocked measurements: Overall length 61”, width 17“.
Need more length? Repeat extra repeats in the middle portion even with the yarn/yardage used as shown below.
The pattern is written and has two Lace charts. The shawl has been test knitted.
Yarn
Five Wise Owls Pima cotton in a DK weight.
Used here color way Flaxen Amber.
218 yards/100 g a skein. As shown 256 grams were used. You could add more length in Part 2 of pattern.
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Notions used
US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle 32”
(81 cm) in length.
2 Stitch markers.
Darning needle or crochet hook for finishing.
Gauge
19 sts and 23 rows in 4” of Stockinette stitch blocked.
Techniques used:
Knitting, purling, lace, picking up and knitting stitches, slipping stitches, decreasing, binding off, weaving in ends, blocking.
Level of Expertise: Intermediate
Add a bit of romance into your life~
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