Name: Merryposa
Brand: Karen Wong
SKU: KW-697091
Price: 6.00 USD
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Merryposa by Karen Wong

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Merryposa

by Karen Wong

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Karen Wong's Ravelry Store

Craft

Knitting

Category

Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Published

October 2016

Suggested yarn

Ice Yarns Silk Alpaca Superfine

Yarn weight

Lace ?

Gauge

40 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitches

Needle size

US 0 - 2.0 mm

US 2½ - 3.0 mm

US 3 - 3.25 mm

US 4 - 3.5 mm

US 6 - 4.0 mm

US 8 - 5.0 mm

Hook size

0.6 mm

Yardage

689 - 727 yards (630 - 665 m)

Sizes available

138cm x 45.4cm

Languages

English

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Merryposa is worked in one piece from bottom up and the crescent shape is made by decreasing border stitches and needle sizes.
The lace section is a floral pattern with butterflies hovering above them. My flower design is reminiscent of doily patterns by grandmaster Herbert Niebling and knitted so that the flower is upright when the shawl is worn.
The distinct feature of this shawl, which gives rise to its name, is the unique butterfly motif I have designed using textured knitting, like lace knitting stitches by knitting designer Hitomi Shida. Beads are used to accentuate the motif. Alternative knitting option is suggested in my instructions for those who do not prefer beading.
This project uses various lace stitches and a bit of basic cabling technique. Instructions are charted and stitch guide is provided; there is no written instructions.
The project is suitable for experienced lace knitters; and for those who are adventurous to go beyond basic lace knitting stitches, reference to video clips tutorial for less common stitches have been made available in my instructions.
Instruction is for 1 size and possible to widen the shawl by additional repeat pattern. The sample size shawl was knitted using just under 700m of 2-ply superfine silk alpaca yarn. As with most knitted shawls, knitters may use yarn, needle and bead size(s) of their preference and deemed appropriate, to obtain desired gauge.
This shawl is an original design ©Karen Wong 2016. The instructions, photographs, designs, patterns and project in this document are intended for personal use of the purchasers to make this shawl for themselves, as a gift or for charity. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without written permission of the designer.