Wandering Poppy Shawl by Alexandra Boonstra

Wandering Poppy Shawl

Knitting
May 2020
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in moss stitch (unblocked)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
744 - 875 yards (680 - 800 m)
One size
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The original pattern for this shawl was created in 2017, only using moss stitch. This pattern got a total make-over using a beautiful handdyed yarn for the moss stitch part and a lace section has been added for more interest. The shawl originally got it’s name because of the colors used, now the lace section where the flowers seem to be ‘wandering’ refers to the name.

This pattern is available in DUTCH, GERMAN and US English. There is also a bigger version of the chart added as a seperate PDF file.

This shawl combines a handdyed yarn for the moss stitch with a (semi-)solid commercial yarn for the lace section

Yarn:

  • Yipee Yarn Merino Sock ‘Tempranillo’, 1 skein of 100gr, is used for the sample. Alternatives are any fingering weight hand dyed or commercial yarn.
  • Scheepjes Metropolis ‘069 Miami’, 2 balls of 50gr, are used for the sample. Alternatives are any fingering weight hand dyed or commercial yarn.

Needle:
This shawl is knit with a 3.75mm (US 5) needle and a 80cm-150cm cable. The size you need depends on your gauge.

Gauge
Unblocked: In moss stitch: 22 stitches x 44 rows measures 10x10 cm, using fingering weight (400-420m/100gr) and 3.75mm needle.
Blocked: In moss stitch: 18 stitches x 34 rows measures 10x10 cm, using fingering weight (400-420m/100gr) and 3.75mm needle.

Measurements
Unblocked: The finished shawl is 49 cm l x 120 cm point-point, 190cm around edge before blocking.
Blocked: The finished shawl is 56 cm l x 157 cm point-point, 238cm around edge after blocking.

Notions
Needle for weaving ends, scissors, stitchmarkers.

Techniques to indulge in

  • increasing using e-wrap stitches
  • lace knitting from either chart or written directions