SHAWL

This elegant lace shawl features a set of unique original designs with a natural wilderness theme, making a stunning fashion statement on balmy evenings. Its fine gauzy mesh drapes softly over bare shoulders, set with opaque motifs that float decoratively. The triangular construction, combined with a range of sizes and the generous length of the motif charts, allows for a comfortable fit. The extended front ends may be tied comfortably across the chest. The shawl is worked in an easy crochet diamond mesh with shell stitches for the motifs, which are incorporated during construction.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

CONTENTS

• Written instructions for the plain garment without motifs (USA and UK), plus construction stitching charts.
• Detailed motif charts for each design.
• Tutorial for the lace technique.

PROJECTS

The following project gives more details about how the garment is worked:

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MMMannequin/pictorial-lac...

Working tip

The lace design stimulates the mind as it changes constantly without repetition. To mark your place as you work, use a ruler that can be moved up the page with each row. When working from a printout, this can be a physical ruler. When working from a digital screen, pattern viewing software often provides a comment feature that includes drawing of a movable line; for example, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

MEASUREMENTS

Size

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL

Actual chest

82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127 cm

32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 in

Positive ease

10 cm = 4 in (add to ‘actual chest’)

YARDAGE

3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 x 50 g balls *
* Where 50 g = 260 m = 284 yd (crochet thread #10)