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Violeta
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Product Description
Violeta is inspired in the Chilean artist Violeta Parra during her stay in France. Is a one skein triangular shawl with a lace central panel and a lace border that echoing the central panel. Choose a speckled yarn for a fun result or a solid one for a more elegant look.
Violeta está inspirado en la gran artista chilena Violeta Parra y en su estadía en Francia. Es un chal triangular de una madeja con un eje central calado, que hace eco en el borde del chal. Elige una bonita lana moteada para un resultado entretenido o un color sólido para un look más elegante.
Violeta Shawl by Marcela Chang Knits
What Is Being Made
Violeta is a triangular knit shawl inspired by Chilean artist Violeta Parra during her time in France. This elegant accessory features a lace central panel paired with a coordinating lace border that echoes the design of the central motif. The finished shawl measures 44 inches (113 cm) in length and 20 inches (50 cm) in depth, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering or draping.
Design Flexibility
The pattern offers creative yarn choice options to customize the final aesthetic. Selecting a speckled yarn produces a fun, textured appearance, while a solid yarn creates a more elegant and refined look. This flexibility allows knitters to tailor the shawl to their personal style preferences.
Knitting Techniques Used
Violeta employs lace knitting as the primary technique throughout the design. The lace central panel serves as the focal point, with the border lace pattern intentionally echoing this central design to create visual cohesion. The triangular construction is a classic shawl shape that develops gradually from a small cast-on edge, making it an accessible project for knitters developing their skills.
Stitches and Stitch Guide
The pattern utilizes Stockinette stitch as a foundational element, with lace stitches incorporated throughout the central panel and border sections. A detailed Stitch Guide is included in the pattern to ensure proper execution of all stitch techniques.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn: 1 skein of BFL (75% superwash Blue Faced Leicester / 25% Nylon) in fingering weight, totaling 460 yards per 100 grams, in the color Galaxy
- Needles: 1 set of US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 80 cm length, or the size necessary to obtain gauge
- Notions: Stitch markers and tapestry needle for finishing
Gauge and Difficulty
The pattern calls for a gauge of 17 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch. Marcela Chang emphasizes the importance of creating a gauge swatch before beginning, noting that taking time to establish proper gauge will ultimately save time during construction. This project is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent introduction to lace shawl knitting for those new to the craft.
About the Designer
Violeta is designed by Marcela Chang Knits, an independent knitwear designer. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF for personal, non-commercial use only.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Marcela Chang |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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