Mariposa Shawl
Mariposa Shawl is a feather and fan lace shawl worked in a delicate mohair blend yarn. It is worked in three sections creating a shape that drapes nicely over the shoulders. Seed beads are added to the border and picot bind off to add shine and weight.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 43” wide and 16” long at the center back after blocking.
MATERIALS
S. R. Kertzer Ovation (75% mohair 25% silk; 186 yds/170 m per 20 g ball); color: 2135; 2 balls
NEEDLES
1 24” or longer US #6/4mm circular needle
NOTIONS REQUIRED
3 stitch markers
crochet hook for provisional CO
waste yarn for provisional CO
steel crochet hook size 12
275 size 6/0 seed beads
tapestry needle to weave in ends
blocking wires and/or pins for wet blocking
GAUGE
20 sts/22 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch.
Skills needed:
Ability to read a chart
provisional cast on
knit
purl
k2tog
yo
place beads onto stitches with a crochet hook
Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$4.00
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 43” wide and 16” long at the center back after blocking.
MATERIALS
S. R. Kertzer Ovation (75% mohair 25% silk; 186 yds/170 m per 20 g ball); color: 2135; 2 balls
NEEDLES
1 24” or longer US #6/4mm circular needle
NOTIONS REQUIRED
3 stitch markers
crochet hook for provisional CO
waste yarn for provisional CO
steel crochet hook size 12
275 size 6/0 seed beads
tapestry needle to weave in ends
blocking wires and/or pins for wet blocking
GAUGE
20 sts/22 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch.
Skills needed:
Ability to read a chart
provisional cast on
knit
purl
k2tog
yo
place beads onto stitches with a crochet hook
Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$4.00