What you'll need
| sizing: | can be easily resized by increasing or decreasing repeats of the main pattern |
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Cascade Yarns Eco+
Mystic Purple (2450)
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2 |
YMI001
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4 |
Product Description
Pique interest, and arouse curiosity in Intriguing. International women of mystery might well throw this around them as they weave their webs of intrigue and steal into the night for secret assignations. The lace pattern swirls and eddies like flames or water (or the schemes of a clever woman) in ways fascinating and difficult to define. And there is definite drama in the serrated edging.
Knit in chunky wool it is warm enough to keep you elegant and unruffled even in the coldest of plots. Yet hidden underneath it all there is a secret heart.....
The lace pattern for Intriguing was designed specifically for this shawl and is named "gaslight lace" , capturing both the fire and mystery of the design. It also features a custom-designed variation on a traditional picot bind off to complement the lace. It is constructed top-down with a traditional triangle shape. This is a very fast knit in heavier weights of yarn.
The black sample is in the Cascade ECO.
Intriguing Shawl by Elizabeth Felgate
What is Being Made
The Intriguing Shawl is a sophisticated lace wrap designed to evoke mystery and elegance. Measuring 208 x 92 centimeters (82 x 36 inches) when blocked, this shawl features an intricate lace pattern that swirls and eddies in ways that suggest flames, water, or the schemes of a clever woman. The design incorporates a hidden secret element within its construction, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the finished piece. This is an ideal accessory for those seeking a warm yet refined garment that combines visual interest with practical warmth.
Techniques and Stitches Used
The Intriguing Shawl employs advanced lace knitting techniques that require intermediate to experienced skill levels. The pattern demands proficiency in several key techniques:
- Yarn overs – used throughout to create the open, lacy sections that define the shawl's elegant appearance
- Increasing and decreasing – essential for shaping the shawl and controlling the lace pattern's expansion
- Lace pattern reading – knitters must be able to read their knitting to follow the complex stitch sequences and maintain pattern integrity
- Lace knitting experience – previous experience with lace patterns is strongly recommended to successfully navigate this intermediate-level design
The pattern includes multiple chart sections, with Chart B containing a particularly intriguing hidden element within the overall design. The lace pattern repeats across the shawl, creating the mesmerizing swirling effect that characterizes this piece.
Materials and Specifications
The Intriguing Shawl is knit using chunky weight yarn, which provides warmth and drape while maintaining the elegance of the lace pattern. The project requires approximately 390 yards (357 metres) of yarn, equivalent to six skeins. Knitting needles in size 8mm (US 11) are required for this project. The gauge is set at 1 stitch per centimeter or 2.54 stitches per inch on the blocked pattern repeat. While gauge is not critical for achieving the shawl's intended effect, maintaining consistent tension ensures the lace pattern displays and drapes to its best advantage.
Skill Level and Difficulty
This design is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some lace experience who are comfortable reading charts and adjusting their tension for openwork patterns. The combination of chunky yarn weight with intricate lace techniques creates a balanced challenge that rewards careful attention to pattern detail.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Eco+ |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Elizabeth Felgate |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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