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Galore
This versatile shawl pattern has a simple lace edging with beads galore! An elegant touch that will add sparkle to your day!
It is a triangular shawl, worked from the wingspan down, beginning with a garter tab.
The pattern contains both written and charted instructions.
Options are given for either sport-weight or fingering-weight yarn, with single- or two-color versions.
Detailed instructions are given for placing beads using a crochet hook.
Sport Weight Version:
Approximately 450 yds (412 m) of Sport Weight Yarn.
• The two-colored version uses 200 yds (183) for the body and 250 yds (229 m) for the edging
• Pictured: Malabrigo Dos 8-ply; 100% Merino Wool; 150 yds (137m)/50g (1.76 oz); Shown in Colorway ‘Turquesa’ (body) and Lorna’s Laces Sportmate 5-ply; 70% Wool/30% Outlast (Viscose); 270 yds (247m)/100g (3.53 oz); Shown in Colorway ‘Reno’ (edging)
US Size 7 (4.5mm) Circular Needle - or size needed to obtain gauge; 32” (81 cm) length cable recommended
Fingering Weight Version:
Approximately 400yds Fingering Weight Yarn
• Pictured: Dyed In The Wool Yarn Co Twisted Sock (4-ply; 80% Merino Wool/20%Nylon; 400 yds (366 m)/100g (3.53 oz); Shown in Colorway ‘Zombie Farts’)
US Size 6 (4.0mm) Circular Needle - or size needed to obtain gauge; 32” (81 cm) length cable recommended
For Both Versions:
Size 6 Beads (about 900, or two 24 gram tubes)
Size 11/12 Steelie Crochet Hook (for placing beads)
Stitch Marker (additional stitch markers optional)
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Sport Weight Version: 4.5 sts per inch (2.5cm) in stockinette stitch, before blocking
Fingering Weight Version: 5.5 sts per inch (2.5cm) in stockinette stitch, before blocking
(gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect yarn requirements and finished measurements)
Finished Measurements:
Sport Weight Version: 57” (145 cm) across by 28” (71 cm) deep, after blocking
Fingering Weight Version: 54” (137 cm) across by 24” (61 cm) deep, after blocking
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- First published: December 2015
- Page created: December 14, 2015
- Last updated: October 25, 2018 …
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