Stheno Shawl
It seems as if every year, a few days to a week after Labor day, bang, we get a cold snap. I guess it's nature's way of telling us it's time to unpack the wool. As I sit here writing this I'm wearing a pair of hand-knit socks and a hand-spun shawl. My hands are cold, so I'm thinking about digging out a pair of mitts. Craziness. Next week we will, no doubt, have a 90 degree day. For now though it seems like a good time to show you my newest pattern, the Stheno Shawl.
Worked in Studio June Yarns Super Cash Sock, this rectangular shawl combines lace and gently curving cables for the body. Both the cables and lace are simple enough to memorize once you get going, while still having enough complexity to hold your interest. The stitch patterns give the long sides a pretty, scalloped edge. Stheno is started with a provisional cast on, once the body has been completed, the borders are knit onto the live stitches at each end.
See that smiling face there? She and her sister started their senior year in high school this morning. I really have no idea how we've gotten to this point already. It doesn't seem that long ago that my eyes filled with tears as I dropped them off for their first day of kindergarten.
Izzy, Anders (starting 2nd grade), Sofie
Sorry for the reminiscing. Back to Stheno. Details follow.
Size: S, M, L (shown in size M)
Finished Measurements: 13[19, 24.5]” wide by 68” Long
Yarn: Studio June Yarn Super Cash Sock, 80% Superwash Merino / 10% Cashmere /10% Nylon, 435 yards per 100g skein, Color: Deep Tangerine, 2 [2, 3] skeins - note that for size M very little yarn was left. It may be helpful to have an extra skein on hand in case you run out.
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 22 sts & 24 rows in Stheno Lace pattern- blocked, always take the time to check gauge
Other Materials: Scrap Yarn, Place Markers (PM), cable needle, tapestry needle
Price: $6.00 
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
A big thank you to my test knitters - Karen, Maria, Jill, Vera & Jody
ok, ok - the pic of them starting 2nd grade and kindergarten almost made me cry - where does the time go?!
I love this shawl pattern and can't wait to finish mine so I can be wrapped in yummy leaves and cables too! congrats
Posted by: Karen C | September 07, 2011 at 01:16 PM
gah! they are so so cute. the girls seem so excited, anders is more "yeah been there done that."
and i love the shawl. love the color.
Posted by: maryse | September 07, 2011 at 01:20 PM
The shawl is lovely...hitting LYS this weekend, maybe I'll see something...hmmm. The kids, well, just lovely too...I'm sure your son would love to hear that ;) yeah to you for raising such talented kiddos.
Posted by: Amy J | September 07, 2011 at 02:40 PM
You are designing things faster than I can knit them! Another beauty!
Posted by: Carole | September 07, 2011 at 02:42 PM
It's crazy how quickly they grow. Still pretty adorable, tho. ; ) Beautiful new shawl!
Posted by: Vicki | September 07, 2011 at 02:49 PM
What a gorgeous shawl! Queueing that one tout de suite.
Posted by: Laura | September 07, 2011 at 03:35 PM
I was just looking at a similar photo of my three last night! How the time flies.
Lovely pattern and I love the color.
Posted by: Lilea | September 07, 2011 at 05:09 PM
So pretty! I'm just loving that orange, its my favorite shade of orange. Totally makes me happy that were entering the holiday season.
Posted by: Rocky Moreno | September 08, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Posted by: Lisle | September 08, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Thanks for that wonderful nostalgia-interruption! Enjoy this year. You already know it will be a whirlwind. . . (Beautiful shawl. Another winner!)
Posted by: Kym | September 08, 2011 at 04:43 PM
this is beautiful, k. i love the color and the shawl is perfect for that crisp fall weather! love that photo of the kids. so cute! time flies, doesn't it?
Posted by: mai | September 08, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Memory Lane is just fine; it's that time of year. Along with Halloween, Christmas Eve, etc.!
Posted by: Mary K. in Rockport | September 09, 2011 at 09:23 AM
It's gorgeous! I love the colour.
...and I can relate to the cold snap you experienced. Two days of cool weather and I had already broken out the hand knits. The temperature has soared this week and I can't even believe I was that cold :)
Posted by: Jane Richmond | September 10, 2011 at 03:27 AM
That is such a sweet photo of the 3 of them. Makes me a little teary eyed.
Posted by: Oiyi | September 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM