Scottsdale Faroese Shawl by Leedra Scott

Scottsdale Faroese Shawl

Knitting
May 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 14 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
850 - 950 yards (777 - 869 m)
English
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This lace shawl begins at the neck and is designed with the shoulder shaping that all Faroese shawls have. The neck border continues down the shawl to create a beautiful seed stitch edging that continues down each side.

This pattern does not have any complicated stitches, but all right side rows are different and does require concentration due to the different rows. All wrong side rows are purl across the complete row. No sewing, seamless.

The pattern is not charted, but is fully written, with line by line written instructions.

Measurements:
Center back 20 1/2 inches.
Wingspan 60 inches.

About the time I began working on this design I was diagnosed with Stage 3A Breast Cancer. I worked through the design several times while undergoing treatment and this is the final design. I am happy to say I am now cancer free, so one of my test knitters is correct in calling this shawl a celebration of life.

Materials:
• Fingering Weight Yarn: 850 – 950 yards
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Small amount of contrasting waste yarn – for provisional cast on

Needles Used:
• US 8 (5mm) circular 32”
• US 8 (5mm) double point set (optional)
• US 9 (5.5mm) double point – for bind off
• Crochet Hook F (3.75mm) or G (4mm) – for provisional cast on

Gauge:
• 2 inches = Approximately 10 stitches and 14 rows
Producing the desired fabric is more important than obtaining
an exact gauge. Adjust yardage accordingly.

Techniques Used:
• Basic lace – stitches used are yo, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, skpo, sk2po, M1L, M1R
• Provisional Cast On
• Picot Bind Off

Additional Pattern Details:
• Detailed row by row written instructions in a professionally designed layout
• Tested and edited
• Easy-to-read font
• File size: 764 KB
• 8 pages, full color

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