Dolores Shawl by Deirdre Lejeune

Dolores Shawl

Knitting
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
6.0 mm (J)
900 yards (823 m)
1 size
Dutch English
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Strength, elegance, femininity, and grace: these are hallmarks of the most memorable of women. The Dolores Shawl combines these qualities with sumptuous stitches of wool and silk for a generous wrap with a dramatic touch. The center rectangular panel features a bold, geometric lace motif that will keep you engaged as you knit the length of the wrap. Then, stitches are picked up on the edges and knit in short rows to form the ruffled, feminine border. Make a statement in this beautiful wrap that will make sure you too, are the most memorable of women.

Voor Belgische en Nederlandse creatievelingen is er een Dolores breipakket te koop via Padoem.

Yarn:
6 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70 % wool, 30 % silk) - 150 yd/135 m per 1.76 oz/50 g, in Wildflower.
You can substitute with 900 yd / 823 m of any DK weight yarn (CYCA3).

Notions:
• US size 10 6 mm knitting needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
• US size 10 6 mm double pointed needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
• waste yarn for provisional cast-on

Finished measurements:
Central panel measures 64 x 14” 163 x 36 cm. The complete wrap measures approximately 68 x 18” 170 x 46 cm.

Skill level:
Intermediate.

Skills needed:
• using provisional cast-on
• binding off
• knitting
• purling
• picking up stitches
• working short rows
• working basic lace