Introducing Nefertem. Previously exclusive to the Loopy Ewe the pattern is now available as a PDF to everyone. Named for the Egyptian god of beauty and healing, Nefertem is worked from the center top edge and increased outward to create the semi-circular shape. The border is adorned with lace that features a lotus motif and a delicate scalloped edge. The lotus flower is common in ancient Egyptian art. The god Nefertem is usually depicted wearing a lotus headdress.
This small, semi-circular shawl has been a favorite of mine since I first designed it for the Loopy Ewe sock club last year. I have had many requests for the shawl pattern as a PDF and I am happy to say that the exclusivity period has ended.
The body of the shawl is worked in easy-peasy stockinette, then just when you think you've had enough of the mindlessness that is our beloved stockinette you get to launch into a tricky bit of lace. The 24 row lace pattern gives a delicate touch to the shawl followed by a simple crochet bind off. Even for those of you who are not familiar with crochet this bind off should be easy and is explained in the pattern.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 51” across top edge, 19” from top edge to base of curve
Yarn: Approximately 375 yards fingering weight yarn.
Sample in Madelinetosh, Tosh Sock, 100% Superwash Merino, 395 yds/361m per 114 g skein. Color: Midnight Rendezvous, 1 skein
Gauge: 14 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, blocked.
Needles: 1 set of US 8/5 mm or size to obtain gauge.
Other Materials: tapestry needle, size C/2.75 mm crochet hook, 13 place markers included in these there should be two sets of 4 for “A” and “B” place markers
Price: $6.00 US
The lotus lace pattern is given in both charted and written form.
Beautiful! I love that top photo of the lace detail, it's so delicate and gorgeous.
Posted by: tanis | April 04, 2012 at 01:09 PM
GAH! Total gorgeosity. LOVE.
Posted by: earthchick | April 04, 2012 at 01:19 PM
this pattern is so beautiful!
Posted by: Carrie | April 04, 2012 at 01:36 PM
I love it!
Posted by: Beverly | April 04, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Gorg!
Posted by: Kathy | April 04, 2012 at 02:16 PM
That's really lovely.
Posted by: Carole | April 04, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Well, huh. That's gorgeous. I have never knit a shawl, but maybe this one... Thanks!
Posted by: Bonnie | April 04, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Gosh another lovely pattern! This would be nice for Spring.
Posted by: Rocky | April 05, 2012 at 09:56 AM
Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous scarf!
Posted by: Sue | April 05, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Beautiful! Love this pattern.
Posted by: Kathy | April 09, 2012 at 12:03 PM