Aconite Shawl by Diana Troldahl

Aconite Shawl

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 2.5 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette on larger needles
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
650 yards (594 m)
one size - 22” neck to hem, 130” circumference
English
This pattern is available from knitpicks.com for $2.99.

Simple lace organically evolves to a more complex border.
The picot edging adds a hint of bite to this soft but not-too-girly shawl.
The fitted yoke and generous (130 inch) circumference makes this a comfortable fit for every size.
No charts
Only 4 skeins of City Tweed yarn needed.
Abbreviations and Techniques:
k - knit
p - purl
st- stitch
lh, rh-left hand and right hand
ssk- Slip, slip, knit; slip two stitches individually knit-wise, put them back on the lh needle and knit them together through the back loops.
yo- increase by wrapping yarn over needle.
PM- Place marker
SM- Slip marker
k2tog- knit two stitches together
s2k-(slip two stitches knit-wise)
p2sso-pass two slipped stitches over current stitch
LL inc- left leaning increase (optional, directions included)
RL inc- right leaning increase (optional, directions included)
Centered Double Decrease- s2k, k1, p2sso; slip 2 st knit-wise, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over
Cable Cast on for Picot Edge Bind Off.