Iberis Fichu by Venera Sharipova

Iberis Fichu

Knitting
May 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
Gauge is not crucial for this project.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
590 - 650 yards (539 - 594 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available from ballwool.com for $7.00.

Explore the elegance of simplicity and the sophistication of lace. The Iberis Fichu, with its crescent shape and intricate lace stitches, captures the soul of this art.

NOTES:

  • It’s knitted in one piece from the center (garter tab cast-on) to the edging worked with lace stitch patterns.
  • One size. There are 134 rows in this shawl.
  • All increases are included in stitch patterns.
  • The pattern includes both written instructions and charts.
  • Skill level: Intermediate.
  • Skills: basic knitting skills (knit, purl, ssk, sssk, k2tog, k3tog, sk2p, yo), reading charts or working with written instructions, blocking lace shawls.
  • Notions: 40-inch (100 cm) circular needles, markers, row counter (optional), blocking pins, crochet hook (optional).
  • This pattern is available in English.

YARN:
1) 130-150 gr of Fingering weight yarn with the most natural fiber content (wool, merino wool, alpaca, cotton, linen) or blend of 2 or more natural fibers.
Sample yardage: 590 yds (540 m)
2) or 70-80 gr of Lace weight fuzzy yarn (mohair/silk blend, Suri alpaca/silk blend). Sample yardage: 640 yds (590 m).

Finished measurements (after blocking):

  • Depth 23.6 ‘’ (60 cm),
  • Wingspan 63’’ (160 cm).