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Maycroft
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Fyberspates Vivacious 4 Ply
Shoreline (625)
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Product Description
With her sweeping lines, oodles of texture & magnificent fringe, Maycroft is a shawl that’ll put a swing in your step, a glint in your eye & make you feel fabulously boho.
She’s large, cosy & looks fantastic draped around your shoulders, wrapped around your neck or snuggled over jeans.
Maycroft is a delicious combination of simple knitting & striking lace panels, pulled together with a long fringe, and she’s exactly the kniting you need when you’re out and about, knitting and chatting or feeling like an easy, rhythmic knit.
Perfect for experienced knitters and wonderful for beginners, Maycroft is knitted from the top down, is full of stitches that are easy to master and includes clear directions for making the fringe.
Lace instructions are both written and charted.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Wingspan approx.76”/193 cm (blocked) Depth approx. 33”/84 cm (blocked).
YARN 1 skein of 4ply/fingering by Tarndie (Polwarth) in “Grey/Taupe” (colour A) and 1.5 skeins of 4ply/fingering in “Basalt” (colour B)
Maycroft Shawl by Truly Myrtle
What is Being Made
Maycroft is a large, triangular shawl designed to be worn draped around the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or layered over jeans. With a wingspan of approximately 76 inches (193 cm) and a depth of approximately 33 inches (84 cm) when blocked, this shawl offers generous coverage and a striking boho aesthetic. The design features sweeping lines, abundant texture, and a magnificent fringe that creates movement and visual interest.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Maycroft is knitted from the top down, a construction method that allows knitters to try on the garment as it develops and adjust the final size if desired. The shawl combines simple knitting sections with striking lace panels, creating a balanced design that appeals to both experienced knitters and beginners. The pattern includes clear directions for constructing and attaching the long fringe, which is a defining feature of the finished piece. The rhythmic, meditative nature of the knitting makes it ideal for portable projects—perfect for knitting while chatting or during casual crafting sessions.
Stitches Used
The shawl features a combination of straightforward knitting stitches alongside decorative lace panels. Lace instructions are provided in both written format and charted format, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern. All stitches included in the design are described as easy to master, making this pattern accessible to beginners while remaining engaging for experienced knitters.
Materials
Maycroft requires one skein of 4-ply (fingering-weight) yarn. The pattern specifies yarn by Tarndie, a 100% Polwarth fiber. One skein contains 150 grams with approximately 580 yards of yardage, providing sufficient yardage for the completed shawl with its generous wingspan and depth measurements.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Featured Products: | Fyberspates Vivacious 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Truly Myrtle |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Optional Fringe requires an additional 50g of colour A. Approx 194yd/177 m of fingering weight yarn. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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