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The scent was also thought to induce dreams of an amorous nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis top down triangular shawl, with its winding stems and compact leaves surrounded by clusters of berries, features a variety of stitches to make the knitting interesting but intuitive once the pattern is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stitch patterns are charted only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGauge is not important but will affect the finished size and yardage required. 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Tips are included to help keep the strands untangled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern itself is very simple - the difficulty is in managing your strands and getting a consistent tension for your stripes, which are naturally knit tighter than the rest of the sock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is written for one at a time toe-up magic loop, which is easiest for handling the strands as they are shorter when you get to the leg, but includes notes on working cuff down. 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Worked on large needles to give a loose fabric, it could almost float away on a summer breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is well suited to variegated yarn, being worked on the bias and the dropped stitch ladders will break up any pooling, but it would look equally stunning in a solid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample used 49 g of Manos del Uruguay Lace in a purple and pink variegated colourway\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe length will depend on the yardage of your skein, your gauge and how severely you block it. The sample is 73\" x 11\" blocked only for width but some testers have made theirs over 100 inches long and also in fingering weight yarn. 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