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Make a statement in the Pavo Shawl. The semicircular shawl showcases brilliant peacock feathers outlined in gold. Worked from the center neck out, the shawl starts with simple concentric circles before moving into the repeated feather pattern. An eyelet border along the top edge of the shawl gives it an elegant finish.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 61 ½“ wide and 32” tall.

Yarn Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk (85% Polwarth wool, 15% silk; 400 yd 366 m/4 ¾ oz 136 g): Forest (MC), 3 skeins (see Notes); Warm Gold (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 60” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); 9 bobbins; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 27 rows = 4” in lace patt.

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NOTES

• This semicircular shawl is worked back and forth from the center neck down and outward. There are two lace pattern sections: the concentric circles, followed by the repeated ray pattern. An eyelet border is worked along the straight edge of the semicircle.

• The sample used all of three skeins of MC; consider purchasing an extra skein as insurance.

• When working the concentric circles, carry MC up the side of the piece.

• When working the body, use one strand of MC for the entire row, twisting yarns at each color change as for intarsia.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.