Arctium

$6.00

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

  • Photo © Marnie MacLean

Is it a shawl? A capelet? Maybe a scarf? Some sort of frankensteinian love child of the three? It doesn't really matter how you wear it or what you call it, it'll add a bit of beauty and warmth to anything you pair it with.

This is a true lace pattern, with pattern stitches worked on right and wrong side rows. It's worth the little bit of extra attention it takes, to produces such a dramatic lace pattern.

Sizes

One size with recommendations for making modifications

Approximately 42" / 107 cm wingspan excluding border points

Supplies

450 yards of fingering weight yarn

Purple Version: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight (100% Superwash Merino) 405 yd / 370 m per 5 1/2 oz / 155 g in color Tanzanite

Blue Version: Shalimar Yarns Breathless (75% SW Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk) - 420 yds / 384 m per 4 ox / 113 g in color Neptune

Note: I was able to finish each sample with a single skein of yarn but it was very close. Even subtle differences in gauge can change yardage, so it is advisable to buy a second skein, if you can.

  • US 6 / 4mm circular knitting needle, at least 36" / 91 cm long*
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Blocking supplies
* Or size to obtain gauge


Gauge

20 sts x 26.5 rows over 4" / 10cm in Large Motif Lace Chart

Note: gauge is approximated here and is not instrumental to the success of this shawl but may impact the finished size and yardage required for your piece.

What you get

You are purchasing a PDF download. You will need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat to open and print the file. I accept Pay Pal payments only. This pattern is 6 pages plus a cover and is provided in color that should print well in black and white. The pattern includes a schematics, photos and all the instructions needed to complete this pattern. The file may take a few minutes to download over a slower connection. Because of the nature of PDF downloads, I cannot offer refunds, but I will do everything I can to resolve issues that may arise. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Skills required to knit this garment:

  • Knitting
  • Purling
  • Reading charts
  • Casting on
  • Binding off
  • Yarn overs
  • Decreasing
  • Working lace on WS rows

Resources and Thanks

Tech Editing by Chaitanya Muralidhara

Because of the nature of PDF downloads, I cannot offer refunds for purchases. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns before you buy. I want to make sure you only buy a pattern you really want. Thank you so much.

You are welcome to use these patterns for your own personal, non-commercial or charitable use. If you wish to sell items made from these patterns or teach classes using my patterns, please contact me. Please do not distribute this pattern in print or electronically or post this pattern to your own site or publication.