Sezession II
Gustav Klimt was an artist whose paintings use geometric, multicolor backgrounds which have been translated into this shawl using Noro Silk Garden. Its name comes from the artistic movement of which he was a part. The incredible drape of the finished product is achieved through severe blocking. Sezession II has a boxy silhouette which is a product of its wrap-around design.
Row 1: Chain 4, double crochet twice in 4th chain from hook. Chain 2. Double crochet 3 in same chain. Chain 2. Double crochet 3 in same chain. Chain 2 and turn work. Row 2: Work 3 double crochet in first stitch. Chain 1. 3 double crochets in the chain 2 space from the previous row. Chain 2, work 3 double crochets in same chain 2 space. Chain 1, work 3 double crochets in the next chain 2 space from the previous row. Chain 2, work 3 double crochets in same chain 2 space. Work 3 double crochets in last stitch of row. Chain 2, turn work. Row 3: Work 3 double crochets in first stitch. Chain 1. 3 double crochets in chain 1 space of previous row. Chain 1. 3 double crochets in chain 2space of previous row, chain 2, 3 double crochets in same chain 2 space of previous row. Chain 1. Work 3 double crochets in next chain available chain 1 space. Chain 1. Work 3 double crochets in next chain 2 space. Chain 2. Work 3 more double crochets in same chain 3 space. Chain 1. Work 3 double crochets in next available chain 1 space. Chain 1. Work 3 double crochets in last stitch of row. Chain 2, turn work. Row 4: Continue as before, working 3 double crochets in first stitch. Chain 1, work 3 double crochets in each chain 1 space of the previous row, making sure to chain 1 in between each set of 3 double crochets. When arriving at a chain 2 space, [Work 3 double crochets in this space, chain 2, and work 3 more double crochets in the chain 2 space.] The steps inside the brackets are what create the bottom points of your shawl and allow it to achieve its shape. To Block Your Shawl
1. Fill a sink or bowl with lukewarm water and submerge your work. Squeeze the shawl to remove any large air bubbles. Leave shawl to saok for at least five minutes or until the fibers are completetly saturated. 2. Drain sink, or gently pour out the bowl. Squeeze your shawl until you cannot express any more water. 3. Remove your shawl, being careful to support the entire piece, and place it on a large bath towel. Roll the shawl in the towel and stand and/or press on it to remove the last of the excess water. 4. Pin out the three corners of your shawl on a large surface where it can dry undisturbed. Be sure to stretch it quite taut beteween the pins. If you want straighter edges, pin them out with extra pins. 5. Allow your shawl to dry completely. When I block my shawls, I use thumbtacks and pin mine out on the wall. Some people use T-pins and pin out their work on carpet or beds.
