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From the Ford
ford
noun
1. a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.
synonyms: crossing place, crossing; shallow place
“a ford across the river”
“From the Ford” is a drapey triangular shawl featuring bands of varying sizes alternating between a delicate lace, reminiscent of burbling creek water, and moss stitch, similar in texture to a stony bottom or a rocky place where you could wade across. It is a pattern that keeps up the interest and shows off semisolid yarns very well. The finished shawl is sumptuous and squooshy with an elegant look that fits with both traditional and modern tastes. It’s big enough to wear in lots of different ways.
This shawl is knit from the bottom up and can be knit to really any size you desire; just stop knitting and bind off whenever you think it looks good!
Sample shown in Sweet Fiber Sweet Merino Lite in the “Shipwreck” colourway.
Finished size: Approx. 93” wingspan, 24” from top edge to bottom tip (easily adjustable to personal preference)
Yarn: Two skeins of fingering weight single-ply yarn, 115g each. Approx. 868m / 950 yds total.
Needles: 4mm / US size 6 80cm / 32” circular needle
Gauge: 26st & 33 rows = 10cm / 4” in stockinette stitch
Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, ruler or tape measure, blocking pins & mat.
This pattern is CHARTED with some written pattern for the setup and finishing.
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- First published: August 2017
- Page created: August 10, 2017
- Last updated: May 8, 2020 …
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