Strawberry Shawl by Mrs Buttons

Strawberry Shawl

Knitting
June 2016
Lace ?
15 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1072 - 1094 yards (980 - 1000 m)
160 x 75 cm (1.8 x 0.8 yds)
English Additional languages which are not in the download: German
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A triangular shawl ready for the Wimbledon and Strawberries & Cream Season! Colourful, fun and decidedly appetising! Red strawberries with green leaves intertwine into lattice of fruit ending
in strawberry leaf tassels.
This pattern is also suitable for variations in size. The colours are carried upwards, so no cutting of yarns is required.

Difficulty: medium to experienced

Techniques Used:

  • reading charts
  • lace knitting
  • colour working

Material:
78g (360m/ 430yds) red lace-weight yarn (15wpi)
100g (500m/ 550yds) green lace-weight yarn (15wpi)
This pattern uses small individual quantities of yarn - the biggest being 12g (60m/ 66yds). Ideal for using up short lengths, too!

Needles: 3.50mm (US 4) needles.