Vivace by Tabetha Hedrick

Vivace

Knitting
March 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Vivace Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
900 yards (823 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!

Vivace sweeps full across the back, airy and feminine, bright and refreshing - like the notes that make your hips sway. Go ahead and twirl, too, as the natural scallops created by the cables bring spirit to this delicate shawl.

A semi-circular shawl

Skill Level: Experienced

Finished Measurements:
30” in / 76 cm depth from back of neck

Suggested Yarn:
900 yd / 825 m Sport Weight CYC #2
Sample shown in: 6 balls Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (153 yds / 140 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g ball; 34% hemp, 41% cotton, 25% modal) in #043 Claret

Needles:
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct finished gauge.

Notions:
6 Stitch markers (optional), (2) cable needles, tapestry needle

Finished (blocked) Gauge:
16 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Vivace Stitch, Rows 21 to 42
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 semi-circular shaped shawl is worked from the neck down, with a section of set-up rows before the shawl body.
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.