A Modern Classic
The traditional Shetland shawl has been given a contemporary twist with the clever use of colour.
MATERIALS
4 25-gram balls of Jamieson & Smith Shetland Natural Heritage in Black (note this is a very dark brown), 2 balls each in Dark Grey, Moorit and Fawn and 1 ball each in Light Grey and White. 4.5 mm (No. 8) circular knitting needle in 80 cm and 60 cm lengths; set of double-pointed needles in sizes 3.5 mm (No. 9) and 4 mm (No. 8). For yarn stockists or to order direct, visit www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk or telephone: 01595 693579.
TENSION
30 sts and 35 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking-stitch using 3.5 mm needles.
ABBREVIATIONS
c– yarn forward; ct – yarn forward, K2tog; ctc – yarn forward, K2tog, yarn forward;
K– knit; patt – pattern;
S1p – slip 1 purlwise; st(s) – stitch(es);
T– K2tog;
Tc – K2tog, yarn forward; TCT – K2tog, yarn forward, K2tog;
3T – K3tog.
Important Note
Figures in square brackets [ ] are worked the number of times stated. When writing to us with your queries, you must enclose a stamped, addressed envelope if you would like a reply.
BORDER LACE
With 4.5 mm needle and Black, cast on 10 sts very loosely.
1st row – S1p, K1, ctc, K6. 2nd and every alt row
– S1p, knit to end.
3rd row – S1p, K1, [ct] twice, c, K5.
5th row – S1p, K1, [ct] 3 times, c, K4.
7th row – S1p, K1, [ct] 4 times, c, K3.
9th row – S1p, T, [ct], 4 times, K3.
11th row – S1p, T, [ct], 3 times, K4.
13th row – S1p, T, [ct] twice, K5.
15th row – S1p, TCT, K6. 16th row – S1p, knit to end. These 16 rows form 1 scallop and are worked continuously until 72 scallops have been completed. Graft together caston sts and the sts from the last row of the border lace, note 72 scallops = 576 sts.
CENTRE
Note: Always mark the end of the round as you work the shawl.
With 4.5 mm longer needle and Black, pick up 576 sts from the straight edge of the border lace and knit 1 row through the back of the sts and put in a marker at the end of the round.
Next round – Purl.
Next round – [ct] all round 288 times. ★ Next round – Purl.
Next 3 rounds – Knit.
Next round – Purl ★ .
Ist patt round – [K1, T,T, T, T, [c, K1] 7 times, c,T, T, T,
T ] 24 times – 576 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to Dark Grey and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
2nd patt round – As 1st patt round.
★★ Next round – Purl.
Next 2 rounds – Knit ★★ . Change to Moorit and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
3rd patt round – [K1, 3T, T, T,T, [c, K1] 5 times, c,T, T, T, 3T] 24 times – 480 sts. Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Fawn and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
4th patt round – [K1, T, T, T, K1, [c, K1] 5 times, c, K1, T, T, T] 24 times – 480 sts. Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Light Grey and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
5th patt round – As 4th patt round.
Next round – Purl. Change to White and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. Change to Black.
6th patt round – As 4th patt round.
Work from ★★to .
7th patt round – [K1, 3T, T, T, [c, K1] 5 times, c,T, T, 3T] 24 times – 432 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to Dark Grey and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
8th patt round – [K1, T,T, T, [c, K1] 5 times, c,T, T, T] 24 times – 432 sts.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Moorit and knit 1 round
Next round – Purl.
9th patt round – As 8th patt round.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Fawn and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
10th patt round – As 8th patt round.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Light Grey and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
11th patt round – [K1, 3T, T, T, [c, K1] 3 times, c,T, T, 3T] 24 times – 336 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to White and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. Change to Dark Grey
12th patt round – [K1, T, T, K1 [c, K1] 3 times, c, K1, T, T] 24 times – 336 sts. Work from ★★to .
13th patt round – As 12th patt round.
Next round – Purl. Change to Moorit and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
14th patt round – [K1, 3T, T, [c, K1] 3 times, c, T, 3T] 24 times – 288 sts. Change to 60 cm circular needle.
Next round – Purl. Change to Fawn and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
15th patt round – [K1, T, T, [c, K1] 3 times, c,T, T] 24 times – 288 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to Light Grey and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. Change to White.
16th patt round – As 15th patt round.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Dark Grey and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
17th patt round – [K1, 3T, T, c, K1, c, T, 3T] 24 times – 192 sts.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Moorit and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
18th patt round – [K1, T, K1, c, K1, c, K1, T] 24 times – 192 sts.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Fawn and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
19th patt round – As 18th patt round.
Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to Light Grey and knit 1 round.
Next round – Purl.
20th patt round – As 18th patt round.
Next round – Purl. Change to White and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. Change to Moorit.
21st patt round – [K1, 3T, c, K1, c, 3T] 24 times – 144 sts. Work from ★★to .
22nd patt round – [K1, T, c, K1, c, T] 24 times – 144 sts. Next round – Purl. Change to Fawn and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. 23rd patt round – As 22nd patt round.
Next round – Purl. Change to Light Grey and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
24th patt round – [3T, c] all round – 96 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to White and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl. Change to 4 mm needles and Fawn.
25th patt round – [Tc] all round – 96 sts.
Work from ★★to . Change to Light Grey.
26th patt round – [3T, c] all round – 64 sts.
Work from ★★to . Change to White.
27th patt round – [Tc, 3T, c, 3T, c] all round – 48 sts. Work from ★★ to ★★ . Change to 3.50 mm needles, Light Grey and knit 1 round. Next round – Purl.
28th patt round – [3T, c, 3T, ctc] all round – 36 sts.
Next round – Purl. Change to White and knit 3 rounds.
Next round – Purl.
29th patt round – [3T] all round – 12 sts.
Next round – Purl.
30th patt round – [T] all round, draw yarn up loosely and fasten off securely.
TO COMPLETE
Weave in any loose ends. Wash by hand in lukewarm soapy water then roll up in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
Stretch out to dry away from heat or sun, on a shawl frame or pin out scallops at points on to a white sheet and then dry flat. n