Bluebird by Julie Turjoman

Bluebird

Knitting
January 2020
Lace ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Leaf lace pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1540 yards (1408 m)
Finished Measurements: 40” at the widest end and 78” long
English
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Bluebird is a stunning oversized classic triangle shawl with an all-over lace pattern and a leaf lace border. Knit in Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (Colrain Lace), the wrap is knit back and forth in rows with decrease shaping worked into the long diagonal edge. The leaf lace border is worked separately and then seamed to the long side. The lace patterns are charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn Requirements: 1 cone Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (Colrain Lace) (50% Merino Wool/ 50% Tencel; 8.8oz/1540yds) shown in Majestic Blue
Needles:

  • US 4 (3.50mm) for leaf border
  • US 6 (4.00mm)

Other Materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge:

  • 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Leaf lace shawl pattern on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked

  • 24 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Leaf lace border pattern on US 4 (3.50mm), blocked