Forte by Tabetha Hedrick

Forte

Knitting
March 2012
Lace ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Forte Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1200 yards (1097 m)
English
This pattern is available for $7.50.

It’s been an amazing experience designing independent knitting patterns these last 12+ years. And throughout it, the many life changes, including a fantastic full-time job, have pulled me from my ability to maintain the upkeep and customer service needed. I’ve decided to close the store and retire all the patterns. It may not be forever, but I need to follow my heart towards other projects for now.

My patterns and pattern support will no longer be available after August 1, 2021.

Until that date, please enjoy a closing discount of 50% off on all patterns (no coupon code needed). Thank you for so many years of support and knitting!

This shawl is wonderfully simple, delicate, and light. Add beads or use a shimmery yarn for an amazing shawl to wear during the holiday season!

A triangular shawl

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
82” / 208 cm wide, 33” in / 84 cm deep (from back of neck)

Suggested Yarn:
1200 yd / 1097 m Lace Weight CYC #1
Sample shown in: 1 skein Mountain Colors Winter Lace (1200 yds / 1097 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g ball; 50% wool, 50% silk) in Harmony Lake

Needles:
Size 6 US (4 mm) needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct finished gauge.

Notions:
4 Stitch markers (optional), tapestry needle

Finished (blocked) Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Forte Stitch
Please note that while gauge is not critical to the finished piece, it does affect the amount of yarn used and the size of the finished shawl. Adjust this in your planning.

Pattern Notes:
This triangular-shaped shawl is worked from the neck down.
The stitch pattern is both written and charted for your preference.
With the charts, RS rows are worked from right to left, while WS rows are worked from left to right.