Silver Linings Shawl
Silver Linings Shawl
“Every cloud has a silver lining.” It is up to us to look for it in difficult times.
The Silver Linings Shawl has rugged garter sections that transition into delicate bands of lace with a few cheery bands of color to represent hope for a brighter future.
The Silver Linings Shawl is worked top down with a nice balance between garter stitch and simple lace work. The color pops at the end can be from stash yarn and just need to have enough contrast to really stand out.
Two sizes are included in the pattern instructions but the shawl can easily be made as large as desired.
Yarn options for the garter sections include carrying a double strand of lace weight and silky mohair or a single strand of lace (or fingering) weight. The lace sections are worked in a single strand of lace weight.
Size and yardage required will vary with yarn and options chosen.
The instructions are both written and charted and the pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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SIZE
Smaller (Larger) – 54 (70) inches / 135 (175) cm wide and 22 (26) inches / 55 (65) cm deep at point of triangle.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Yarn A: Shibui Lunar: Lace (60% extra fine Merino, 40% mulberry silk); 401 yds / 365 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g; in Ash for Main Color (MC) and Cove for Contrast Color (CC).
Yarn B: Shibui Tweed Silk Cloud: Lace (65% silk, 35% kid mohair); 190 yds / 174 m per .88 oz / 25 g; in Ash.
Estimated Yardage Required
Yarn A (MC) – 176 (229) yds / 160 (208) m
Yarn A (CC) – 75 (100) yds / 68 (91) m – Used only on contrast row and for finishing border.
Yarn B (MC) - 380 (494) yds / 346 (450) m - If held double with Yarn A on garter sections.
OR Yarn B (MC) - 204 (265) yds / 186 (241) m - If do not hold double with Yarn A on garter sections.
Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitution options.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm) 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular needle. Adjust needle size to achieve gauge.
GAUGE
20 sts/40 rows (20 garter ridges) = 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch (after blocking) using Yarn A and Yarn B held double (or, optionally using Yarn A only).
Gauge is not critical but size and yardage required will vary depending on gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch Markers (6), Yarn needle to weave in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, lace stitches, reading the easy lace stitch in your knitting (instructions included).
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