patterns >
Helen Kennedy Designs
> peacock scarf
![](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252267924/P1170786scarf_thumbnail.jpg)
![](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252267924/P1170786scarf_medium.jpg)
![](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252265319/P1170771scarf_small2.jpg)
![](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/YavannaRaven/541100716/180817_P8170009_small2.jpg)
![](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252265321/P1170774scarfdetail_small2.jpg)
![](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252267923/P1170783scarf_small2.jpg)
![](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/momma-noggin/252267925/P1170793scarf_medium.jpg)
peacock scarf
Stay in the Loop!! Join my Newsletter
You will receive a welcome email with a 25% discount off all of my patterns. I’ll keep you up to date with all of my news and every time I release a pattern you’ll get a discount coupon, every time!! Newsletters are usually sent about once a month so I promise not to overrun your inbox!
You can make this shawl in Lace or sock weight yarn.
This rectangular shawl is knitted from the centre out, beginning with a provisional cast on. The first side is worked before picking up the loops from the provisional cast on and working the second side.
The pattern has full line by line written instructions, and is also fully charted. There is also a photo tutorial showing the bead as you go technique. Beading the shawl is optional.
The size is easily adjustable but yarn requirements will vary.
There are several options for you to choose from.
Size: The pattern comes in two widths, small 18-20”) or large (20-22”), but you can make any width you like by increasing the stitch count by 20 sts, yarn requirements will change.
Edge pattern:
There are two choices for finishing this shawl, the individual ‘points’ version as shown in the top picture and here or the ‘full rows’ version shown here.
Post your projects on Instagram #HelenKennedyDesigns
Yarn:
This shawl can be made in lace or sock weight yarn.
Small: 860 -945 m/ 940 -1034 yds.
Large: 1000 - 1100 m/ 1094 - 1203 yds.
Needles and Notions:
4 mm (US 6) needles or size to obtain gauge. Needles long enough for 125 sts.
Needle to darn in ends.
Beading is optional:Seed beads 396 (small), 468 (large) size 8 for lace, size 6 for sock and a beading tool.
Waste yarn and 4mm crochet hook for provisional cast on.
Gauge:
On 4 mm (US 6) needles using lace yarn 24 sts and 26 rows to 4” after light blocking.
Size (when made in lace weight):
Length: ~78”/198 cm, width: ~20”/51 cm (small) ~22”/ 61 cm (large).
Skills required:
Provisional cast on, knit, purl, yo, k2tog, K3tog, sk2p, ssk, sssk, bind off.
Thanks to my amazing test knitters:
mumut2
YavannaRaven
sheoguey
graziella66
chrisyine
tumblezweedz
135348 projects
stashed
104051 times
9388 projects
stashed
13399 times
- First published: September 2014
- Page created: September 16, 2014
- Last updated: November 20, 2023 …
- visits in the last 24 hours
- visitors right now