Tess

Tess is a crescent shaped shawl knit from the bottom up starting with a crochet chain cast-on (photo tutorial included). The pattern is presented as a series of charts, although some written explanations of stitches are included. The body is shaped using short rows in an Estonian star-stitch pattern creating an open feel and interesting texture. Three sizes (S, M, L) are included in the pattern. There is also the option for adding beads.

Size Will depend on yarn choice and needle size, but in general S(M,L): 50”(58”,66”) along the upper edge and 13”(15”,17”) deep

Materials Size S(M,L): 400yd(460yd,525yd); 366m(422m,480m) Lace to fingering weight yarn recommended. optional: beads (8/0 or 6/0 seed beads): 369(392,415)

Tools 30” (80cm) or longer circular needle (long enough to hold 300+ stitches); US 5-7 (3.75-4.5mm)- size dependent on yarn used; Crochet hook: size D-F (3.25-3.75mm)- needs to be similar or slightly smaller than knitting need