Lighter than perfume –weightless shawl

Designed by Lidia Tsymbal

SIZE:
One size fits all adults

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Measurements taken after blocking.
Width: 23 inches
Length: 62 inches

MATERIALS:
1.5 skeins of Isager alpaca 1 or any lace weight yarn (750 – 800 yards)
One 24 inch 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle

GAUGE AFTER BLOCKING:
18 stitches = 4 in
22 rows = 4 in
Always wash and block (pin out) your lace swatch before measuring gauge!
Correct gauge is not essential for this project.

PATTERN NOTES:
Chart:
Every WS (even number) row is worked in this manner: Slip one purl-wise with working yarn in
front, knit 4, purl to the last 5 stitches, knit 5
The pattern repeat is 20 stitches. It is between bold black lines that are not straight on the
chart.
Nupp
(K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1) all in the same stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Border:
Cast on 87 stitches loosely, using the knitted cast on method.
Border rows 1-8: Slipping first stitch purl-wise with working yarn in the front, knit to the end.
It forms 4 garter stitch ridges.

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Body:

Set up row or First row of the chart: Slip first stitch purl-wise, k4 sts, place marker (this is right
edge), k5, work stitches that are within bold black border three times, then work the rest of the
chart to the last 5 stitches, place marker, knit the rest of the stitches (last five stitches of the chart
are your left edge).
Note
Maintain the edge by working first and last five stitches in a garter stitch pattern, thus knitting
them in every row. Maintain the position of the marker throughout.

Work rows 1- 32 of the chart 11 times.
Work row 1 and 2 once more.

Work the border once again. Bind off.

Finishing:
Weave in ends. Thoroughly wet and pin out piece to dry, using blocking wires. Enjoy!

The pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Distributing the pattern either in paper or electronic form OR selling
the pattern or items made from it, is strictly PROHIBITED. For any questions contact me at [e-mail]

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