Old Shale Lace Shawl #R902
This reversible triangular garter stitch lace design was inspired by a small shawl from the 1950's. Knit from the top down, it begins with garter stitch and ends with Old Shale lace, a traditional Shetland pattern, that is cast off with crocheted chains. An option also is included to knit the entire shawl in Old Shale.
The lace repeats over 36 rows, so both versions can be customized and look great in a variety of lace, fingering, and Shetland/sport/DK weight yarns.
This is a modified version of a design that originally appeared in the January/February 2005 issue of PieceWork Magazine published by Interweave Press.
Pattern includes both written instructions and charts.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sample Shawl: 88g (500 yds/457m) Jaggerspun Heather (2/8), fingering weight yarn (16 wpi), 100% wool, Columbine color.
Needles: 24" (61cm) or longer circular needles in size to obtain gauge. Suggested sizes shown below.
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| Yarn Weight |
Yarn Amount |
Needle Size |
4" (10cm)
Garter st Gauge
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Blocked Size |
| Lace
18+ wpi
|
437 yds (400m) |
US 4 (3.5mm) |
22 sts |
25 x 58"
63.5 x 147cm
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| Fingering
16–17 wpi
|
500 yds (457m) |
US 6 (4mm) |
18 sts |
26 x 60"
66 x 152.5cm
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| Shetland/Sport/DK
13–15 wpi
|
572 yds (523m) |
US 8 (5mm) |
14 sts |
27 x 62"
68.5 x 158cm
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PDF pattern can be read with Acrobat Reader and printed on letter-size paper.
Please read Patterns page before ordering.
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