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Kelly’s Ginkgo Leaves Deschain
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back neckline, detail.
back neckline, detail.
I think it’s really pretty.
I think it’s really pretty.
looks great, coming and going.
looks great, coming and going.
Tah-dah!
Tah-dah!
Ginkgo leaf, summer
Ginkgo leaf, summer
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Ginkgo leaf, autumn.
Ginkgo leaf, autumn.
© my.vanderbilt.edu
getting there. need to work on the cleft area, lower center.
getting there. need to work on the cleft area, lower center.
needs a little more modification, but, not bad. expanded to 29 st rep + 3.
needs a little more modification, but, not bad. expanded to 29 st rep + 3.
Alsacian Scallop, as written. rep 21 st + 3.
Alsacian Scallop, as written. rep 21 st + 3.
Alsacian Scallops
Alsacian Scallops
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© Himalaya
secure knot for yarn
secure knot for yarn
© CreateLaughGrow.com
28 st, modified Ginkgo Leaf pattern. needs a little more work. will use another time.
28 st, modified Ginkgo Leaf pattern. needs a little more work. will use another time.
Ginkgo Leaf
Ginkgo Leaf
© knittingstitchpatterns.com
Grand Shell or Cockleshell. like this one, too.
Grand Shell or Cockleshell. like this one, too.
© Barbara G. Walker
Madeira Cascade, a pretty motif.
Madeira Cascade, a pretty motif.
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Finished
June 17, 2021
September 21, 2021

Kelly’s Ginkgo Leaves Deschain

Project info
Deschain by Leila Raven
Alsacian Scallops
Knitting
Sweater → Pullover
niece-in-law
XS
Needles & yarn
US 9 - 5.5 mm
16.5 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in st st, washed
Himalaya Perlina 50/50
0 yards in stash
2.6 skeins = 824.6 yards (754.0 meters), 260 grams
Grey
781
Gray
Tuesday Morning
April 3, 2017
Notes

My 14th Deschain
Finished Deschain # 1,693

Adapted Alsacian Scallops motif from Mary Walker Phillips’ Knitting Counterpanes: Traditional Coverlet Patterns for Contemporary Knitters into a Ginkgo style leaf motif for the inset section.

The recipient is Asian / American. Ginkgo symbolizes long life and prosperity in her ethnic culture.

from the recipient:
Hi Karyn! Wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for the gingko sweater- I LOVE it!!!blush

Motif:
https://www.knittingstitchpatterns.com/2016/09/alsacian-s...

swatch:
US 9
18 st 23 r / 4” before washing
16 1/2 - 17 st, 25 r / 4 “ after

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Finished
June 17, 2021
September 21, 2021
About this pattern
Deschain
by Leila Raven
from Quince & Co. on Ravelry
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  1. clever
  2. versatile
  3. comfy
About this yarn
Perlina 50/50
by Himalaya
Worsted
50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic
317 yards / 100 grams

249 projects

stashed 107 times

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  2. beautiful
  3. consistent quality
  • Project created: June 25, 2021
  • Finished: September 21, 2021
  • Updated: April 11, 2022