What you'll need
| One size only: | BLOCKED MEASUREMENTS Width from end to end 80” / 203 cm Length at center 28” / 71 cm |
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Product Description
Pekhom shawl is a crescent shaped lace shawl inspired by Peacock Feather. In Bengali, the word “PEKHOM” means “tail feathers of a peacock”, in other words “a peacock’s train or fan, especially when spread open”. PEKHOM shawl is the interpretation of the beauty and texture of peacock’s train. This shawl can give you an opportunity to celebrate the colors of life. You can embellish this shawl with beads and tassels.
NOTES
1. Shawl border: Shawl border begins with k3, yo and ends with yo, k3 on every RS row; on WS rows k3, p to the last 3 sts, k3therwise stated)
2. Charts do not include the border sts.
3. Charts show RS only except for PART B, and PART D.2. For these charts, WS rows should be worked as k3, chart pattern, k3
4. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join.
5. If you are using markers between each pattern repeat, please note that the stitch markers will have to be moved on some rows.
Pekhom Shawl by Naurid
What Is Being Made
The Pekhom Shawl is a crescent-shaped lace shawl inspired by peacock feathers. The name "Pekhom" derives from Bengali, meaning the tail feathers of a peacock—its train or fan when spread open. This design celebrates the beauty and texture of a peacock's distinctive plumage through knitted lace patterning. The finished shawl measures 80 inches (203 cm) from end to end and 28 inches (71 cm) in length at the center, making it a substantial accessory suitable for draping and layering.
Design and Inspiration
The shawl's crescent silhouette and lace construction draw directly from the visual characteristics of peacock feathers, translating their organic curves and intricate patterns into knitted fabric. The design offers an opportunity to celebrate color through yarn selection, and can be further embellished with beads and tassels for added dimension and personalization.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs lace knitting techniques to achieve its decorative openwork. The pattern includes both written directions and charts to guide knitters through the construction. Lace knitting requires careful attention to yarn overs, decreases, and stitch placement to create the intentional holes and textured patterns that define the shawl's aesthetic.
Stitches and Stitch Work
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern information, lace shawl construction typically incorporates yarn overs and various decrease methods to form the openwork characteristic of the design. The pattern is presented in chart form, allowing visual reference for complex stitch sequences.
Materials and Yarn
The sample shawl is crafted from light fingering weight yarn, specifically Ice yarn Cakes Party in a blend of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic. The project requires approximately 848 yards (776 meters) of yarn. The sample uses a single cake containing 656 yards (600 meters) on 5.29 ounces (150 grams) in colorway #fnt2-55322 R, with additional yardage needed to complete the full shawl. The 4-ply weight provides the delicate drape and stitch definition necessary for lace knitting.
Needles and Tools
Specific needle size and material recommendations are not included in the provided pattern excerpt, though lace knitting in fingering weight typically employs needles in the US 1–3 range to achieve proper fabric density and stitch clarity.
Pattern Format
The Pekhom Shawl pattern is available as a free, downloadable PDF. The pattern includes both written directions and charts, making it accessible to intermediate knitters comfortable reading standard knitting notation and chart symbols.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Naurid |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Beads (preferably size 6 glass beads) and Size 14/10 (0.75mm) steel crochet hook for placing beads (optional), (beads are not charted in the pattern). |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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