Summertime finds me thinking of light, portable projects that are easily tucked into a travel bag. Finished shawls are perfect to keep the chill off on a cool summer evening. This explains the number of new shawl designs here at TTL.
Named for my mom, who taught me to value handwork of all kinds, "Jeanne" is worked with an easily remembered stitch pattern throughout the body and is finished with bold leaves along the bottom edge. Thanks to the efforts of my test knitters, Amy, Caryl, Christine and Christine, the pattern for is now ready.
Sizes: S, M, L
Finished Measurements: 52 [59, 66]” across top edge, 26[29.5, 33]” from center back to bottom point, blocked.
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 34 rows = 4”(10cm) in stitch pattern
Yarn: Schaefer Yarns Anne; 60% Superwash Merino, 25% Mohair, 15% Nylon; 560 yards per 4 oz. Skein; Bluebell, 1 skein.
Approximate Yardage: 400[475, 550] yards
Additional Materials:
Crochet Hook Size 4mm
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
Place Markers
Find it here on Ravelry.
Price: $6.00 US
Beautiful Kristen... I love that the lace motif seems to be "moving" along, reminds me of ripples of water!
Posted by: Laura | May 26, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | May 26, 2009 at 07:11 PM
beautiful--love the color!
Posted by: Cathy | May 26, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I'm loving your shawl designs! Keep them coming!
Posted by: tiennie | May 27, 2009 at 12:46 AM
You've done it again!
Posted by: Carole | May 27, 2009 at 06:27 AM
it is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: darlene | May 27, 2009 at 11:32 PM
So lovely and the colour is fabulous.
Posted by: Lin | June 03, 2009 at 11:45 AM
very beautiful!
Posted by: turtle | June 06, 2009 at 09:06 PM