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Malabrigo Rasta
Almond Blossom (RAS703)
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Product Description
A quick, but stunning project for super bulky yarn. Large leaves lay across your shoulders and back on this crescent shaped shawlette/capelet. A crochet chain with toggles attached at each end allows you to customize the fit around your shoulders. Such an impressive piece for so little work, you’ll want to make some for your friends and family too!
Ovate is worked from the neck down. Increases are worked at the edges and within the pattern to create the curved shape. Both written and charted instructions are included; separate pdfs of the larger charts is also included for ease of reading on portable electronic devices. Please note you will receive three files as part of your purchase, 2 charts and the pattern.
Two sizes are included in the pattern: a small single-skein size and a large two-skein size.
Additional Materials: US19 (15mm) circular needles are available from a number of manufacturers, not limited to: Lion Brand, Addi Turbo, KA and Pony. All are available online, some at local yarn shops and the occasional big box craft store.
Ovate Shawlette by Tori Gurbisz
What Is Being Made
Ovate is a crescent-shaped shawlette or capelet designed by Tori Gurbisz for Lachesis and Co. This quick knit project features large leaves that lay across the shoulders and back, creating an impressive and decorative layering piece. The shawlette is available in two sizes: Small with a 42-inch wingspan and 14-inch depth, or Large with a 54-inch wingspan and 20-inch depth. A crochet chain with toggles attached at each end allows the wearer to customize the fit around the shoulders for a personalized, adjustable garment.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Ovate is worked from the neck down, with increases worked throughout the piece to create the expanding crescent shape. The construction method allows for a relatively quick project despite the impressive finished appearance. The gauge for this project is not considered crucial; however, variations in gauge may require an additional skein of yarn. The recommended gauge is 6 stitches and 8 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric that showcases the large leaf motifs across the shoulders and back. The pattern also incorporates increases as a key construction element to shape the crescent silhouette from the neck opening downward.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta, 100% Merino wool, 90 yards per 150 grams. Small size requires 1 skein; Large size requires 2 skeins. The pattern is shown in the colorways Plomo and Garden Gate.
- Needles: US 19 (15mm) circular needle, 24-32 inches in length
- Hook: US P/11.5mm crochet hook for working the toggle cord
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an accessible project for knitters new to shawl construction. The straightforward neck-down construction and reliance on basic stitches like stockinette make Ovate an ideal introduction to shawlette knitting, despite the sophisticated appearance of the finished piece.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Rasta |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Tori Gurbisz |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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