Knit & Crochet Lorena Shawl by Jelena Mitic

Knit & Crochet Lorena Shawl

Knitting
March 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
6.0 mm (J)
645 - 667 yards (590 - 610 m)
One size
English Serbian
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

INTRO
This big shawl in combination of knitting and crocheting techniques has the central knitted part as a transparent net, while around it is a rich crocheted border, completed in treble crochet stitches. Its wavy texture also contributes to the softness of this classic, elegant piece of accessory.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATTERN
The pattern is written in US terminology. The shawl is completed in 3 stages:

  1. The central triangle is knitted in 1/1 rib stitch = K1, P1
  2. In the last row some stitches are dropped from the needle to be unraveled and make the piece longer and wider
  3. Ruffle border is crocheted around the shawl using treble crochet

SIZE
Finished shawl weighs 210gr
The triangle shaped shawl has the following dimensions:
Height - 90cm/35.4in
Length of the upper edge - 160cm/63in

METHOD
The shawl is completed from bottom corner upwards.

SKILL LEVEL
This shawl requires intermediate knowledge of knitting and crocheting.
The stitches used in the knitting part are knit, purl, increase, and dropped stitches.
The stitches used in the crocheted part are chai, slip stich and treble crochet.