What you'll need
| One size only: | 18" (46 cm) x 51" (129.5 cm) |
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YML003
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10155895
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Product Description
If you picture a lace edging on a shawl the majority of the time one would probably imagine delicate lace dripping off of the edges. But it occurred to me that it might be fun to have the lace up around the neckline where it can flatter the wearer's face. This shawl is my experiment to see what would happen.
The lace in this pattern is a simple mesh and the basic texture pattern allows the yarn to show off. Once blocked the Alpaca really shines and the shawl has amazing drape.
If Sport weight yarn isn’t your thing this shawl can easily be worked in other weights. The open ended nature of the pattern will allow you to increase or decrease the number or repeats easily. You will need to adjust your needle size to get a drape that you like in your chosen yarn.
The pattern instructions can be worked both entirely from written instructions and in chart/written combination.
Sts used: k, kfb, k2tog, p, slip, ssk, YO
Onoclea Knit Shawl by Barbara Benson
What Is Being Made
Onoclea is a beginner-friendly knit shawl designed by Barbara Benson, inspired by the unfurling fronds of ferns in the Onoclea genus found on forest floors in late summer. This finished shawl measures 18 inches by 51 inches (46 x 129.5 cm) and features a distinctive lace trim positioned along the neckline rather than the traditional bottom edge, creating a subtle yet elegant decorative detail.
Design and Inspiration
The shawl's design concept centers on reimagining where lace trim appears on a shawl garment. Rather than the conventional placement along the bottom edges, the designer chose to incorporate simple lace decoration running along the neckline. This unconventional placement creates a more understated aesthetic while maintaining visual interest and elegance. The lace pattern draws inspiration from the natural unfurling movement of fern fronds, connecting the textile design to botanical forms.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This beginner-level project employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern utilizes the following stitches and abbreviations:
- k: knit stitch
- p: purl stitch
- kfb: knit front and back (an increase technique)
- k2tog: knit 2 together (a basic decrease)
- ssk: slip, slip, knit (another decrease method)
- s-wyif: slip stitch with needle inserted purl-wise and yarn in front (a slipped stitch variation)
- rep: repeat (pattern repetition instruction)
These fundamental stitches combine to create the simple lace pattern that adorns the neckline, making this an accessible project for beginner knitters looking to learn basic lace construction.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Onoclea shawl is worked in sport weight yarn, specifically Black Wolf Ranch Spirit Sport, which provides a delicate drape suitable for a shawl garment. The project requires 2 skeins of yarn, totaling 320 yards per 100-gram skein. Knitting is performed on US 8 (5 mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve proper gauge for the pattern. A tapestry needle is included in the notions required for finishing the shawl.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Barbara Benson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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