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The Dappled Light Shawl
IMPORTANT NOTE: You can find this pattern for FREE on my youtube channel, but if you want the printable PDF version you can get that here. Find the free version here
Skill Level:
As far as shawls go I think rectangular shawls are the easiest because you don’t have to balance any increases while working a stitch pattern. That being said this shawl is worked in a straight rectangle and uses lace and garter. The lace stitch does require some knowledge of knitting, I think it can easily be tackled by an advanced beginner, but if this is your first pattern I would say to practice a bit before doing it. You can check out the free video (linked above) on my channel and try out the lace stitch, if it seems doable then totally give it a try. Thats my best advice, try out the lace stitch first and if that’s doable then this pattern will be a breeze.
MATERIALS
YARN -- Fingering weight approx:
CA: 705 yds {644 m}
CB: 370 yds {338 m}
Sample uses: Pichinku Tawa base (70% merino/30% mulberry silk, 436 yds {400 m}/100g) in the colorways Petal (CA) and Natural (CB).
NEEDLES
US 6 {4.0 mm} recommended at least 24” { 60 cm} circular needles to fit all the stitches easily.
Or size needed to match gauge.
Note: You can also use long straight needles if you prefer, but I always recommend circulars for shawls because it’s really easy to fit all the stitches on it.
OTHER MATERIALS
Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers
GAUGE
Worked flat and blocked.
Garter: 20 sts / 29 rows = 4” {10 cm}
Cats Eye Net Lace Stitch: 24 sts / 29 rows = 4” {10 cm}
Note: If your row gauge is off by 1-2 rows don’t worry, you can always fudge the difference when blocking your piece in the end.
GAUGE SWATCH TIPS
I recommend casting on a multiple of 4 for the lace + any # of stitches for garter, and work both the lace and garter in the same gauge swatch. It will probably help to place a stitch marker in between each area when knitting. That way you can accurately get a measurement for both types of stitches.
SIZING
One size - Rounded to the nearest 0.25” {0.5 cm}
19.25” {49 cm} Wide x 72” {183 cm} Long
What you will receive:
1.) 1 PDF Knitting Pattern for this Shawl
2.) 1 ZIP file with the photo tutorial for the lace stitch. It comes in a ZIP file so it will be easiest to open that on a computer, not on your phone/ipad. It may not open on a mobile device.
This pattern has not been tech edited or test knit, I’ve done my best to go over it thoroughly and spent weeks checking it over so I hope there are no errors, but I’m only human. If you find an error you can email me at bluemouseshop@gmail.com
Thanks for the support!
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- First published: July 2021
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