LACY SHAWL
Hook up Helen Ardley’s e ortlessly elegant shawl, perfect for al fresco evenings with friends.
YOU WILL NEED
■ Rowan Denim Lace (95% cotton, 5% other, 50g/400m), 3 cones of:
Yarn A Harbour Fog (06)
1 cone of:
Yarn B Sand (01)
Yarn B is used only for trim and uses a minimal amount. Continue in Yarn A if desired.
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com
TENSION
3 shell reps across and 5 shell reps down to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
MEASUREMENTS
Shawl measures 146x75cm (57 x29 in) at the longest point
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92 Throw this low-key, lacy shawl over your shoulders to add style to any casual outfit. We can’t get enough of the muted shades and classic feel of this limited edition Rowan Denim Lace yarn. Grab it quick.
NOTES
The Shawl is worked from the longest row down to the point. You can make the Shawl larger or smaller by changing the number of foundation chains, however, you must start with a chain that is a multiple of 8.
SHAWL
Using Yarn A, ch304.
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, ch5, skip 3 ch *dc into next 5 ch, ch5, skip 3 ch; rep from * across to last 2 ch, dc last 2 ch, turn. [189 dc, 38 ch-5 sps]
Row 2 Ch2, skip 1 dc, * dc into next dc, 9dtr in 5ch sp, dc into next dc, 2ch, skip 3 dc; rep from * to last 2 dc, dc into next dc, skip last dc, turn. [342 dtr, 37 ch-2 sps, 76 dc]
Row 3 Ch1, skip first dc, ss in next 3 dtr,* dc into next 3 dtr), ch3, skip (3dtr, dc), dtr into ch-2 sp, ch3, skip (dc, 3dtr); rep from * to last 9dtr, skip first 3 dtr, dc in next 3 dtr, turn. [111 dc, 72 ch-3 sps, 36 dtr]
Row 4 Ch1, skip 2dc, dc into next dc, dc into ch-3 sp, *ch5, skip 1dtr, dc into next ch-3 sp, dc into next 3 dc, dc into ch-3 sp; rep from * across to last 3 dc, dc in next 2 sts, skip last dc, turn.
Row 5 Ch1, skip first dc, dc into each of next 2 dc, *9dtr in ch-5 sp, dc into next dc, ch2, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2dc, dc into next st, skip last dc, turn.
Repeat Rows 3-5 until you have one Shell remaining.
Fasten off.
EDGING
Join Yarn B at a corner.
Round 1 Ch1, *3dc into corner, dc evenly along edge; rep from * 2 times more, ss to first dc to join.
Round 2 Ch1, *dc in next 3 dc, ch3; rep from * around, join to first dc with a ss.
Fasten off.
TO FINISH
Weave in all ends and block to the measurements given.