SHALLOW CRESCENT (FINGERING) Inspired by a surprise & rare find of a wild orchid in a wood near my home, this sideways knitted shawl or shawlette is a versatile knit in two versions (elongated crescent / triangle or asymmetrical) andtwo depths. The garter body has an i-cord top edge which is worked at the same time as the rest of the shawl, a deep lace border of a flower panel and then fagoting which forms a zigzag lower edge. For the crescent version, half the yarn is used before starting the decrease section and the asymmetrical one can be worked to use all the yarn, making it adaptable to different yardages. Although I have chosen to work it in 3ply to fingering weights, it could also be worked in thicker (or finer) yarns to see you through all seasons. In alpaca or merino it's ideal for a cosy autumn & winter accessory or in a silk or silk blend it works well for dressier occasions. ⊙ 2014, Sue Lazenby (suseknits). Allrights reserved. This pattern is intended for personal use only. This pattern may not be sold or copied without written permission from the designer. Items made from this patern may be sold (please credit the designer & see my T&Cs p.6). Wild Orchid page 1 Finished MeasurementS examples only as varying numbers or repeats can be worked. End measurements in[s Shallow crescent: fingering weight / 18 (20) total pattern rpts: width 48.5"/ 123 cm (53" / 135 cm); depth 14" / 35.5 cm [9" / 23 cm] Deeper triangular: 3ply / light fingering / 24 total pattern rpts: width 60" / 152 cm; depth 26" / 66 cm [ 10" / 25 cm] fingering weight / 26 total pattern rpts: width 70" / 178 cm; depth 26" / 66 cm [ 9" / 23 cm] Shallow asymmetrical: fingering weight / 26 total pattern rpts: width 70" / 178 cm; depth (B0) 22" / 56 cm [9" / 23 cm] Deeper asymmetrical: fingering weight / 19 total pattern rpts: width 51" / 130 cm; depth (B0) 45" / 114 cm [ 9" / 23 cm] Material Shalow crescent: Fingering (for18-20 totalps): aprox. 340-420yd/311 - 384m Shown in Old Maiden Aunt Merino / Silk 4ply (50% merino 50% silk; 400 yd / 366 m per 100g). Colour: Last Night's Red Dress, 1 skein. Deeper triangular: Heavy lace weight (for 24 total rpts): approx. 540 yd / 494 m 3ply / light fingering (for 24 total rpts): approx. 600 yd / 549 m Fingering (for 26 total rpts): approx. 740 yd / 677 m Shown in John Arbon Textiles Alpaca 2 - 3ply (90% alpaca 10% nylon; 656 yd / 600 m per 100g). Colour: Damson, 1 skein. Shallow asymmetrical: Fingering (for 26 total rpts): approx. 660 yd / 604 m Deeper asymmetrical: Fingering (for 19 total rpts): approx. 835yd / 764 m 3ply / light fingering: 3.75 mm / US # 5; Fingering: 4mm / US # 6 or size to achieve desired gauge. 3 stitch markers, blocking wires & pins Gauge 2 4" / 10 cm measured over garter stitch Light fingering / 3ply on 3.75 mm before blocking: 17 sts 33 rows; after blocking: 21 sts 30 rows Fingering on 4mm before blocking: 26 sts 36 rows; after blocking: 22 sts 26 rows Gauge is not crucial but any changes will affect overall appearance, size & yardage needed.
Abbreviations
p2togtbl: purl 2 sts together through back of loop pm: place marker k3tog: knit 3 sts together ktbl: knit through back of loop m: marker M1R: make 1 stitch leaning right: insert right needle into bar between stitches from front to back; place stitch on left needle with leading leg at back, knit into the front of stitch, twisting it p: purl sl: slip st purlwise with yarn at back slm: slip marker ssk: slip two sts knitwise, knit the two sts together (left leaning decrease). st(s): stitches sk2psso: slip one, knit two together, pass slip st over. (double decrease) WS: wrong side YO: yarn over p2tog: purl 2 sts together
Pattern notes
The shawl is worked sideways, casting on stitches for the lace border and i-cord edge and the start of the garter section. Regular increases (& decreases after the mid point for the crescent / triangular versions) are made just before the lace section. The lace border consists of 2 sections, an inner flower lace & outer fagoting (forming the zigzag edge) with a stitch marker placed to divide the two. There are 2 stitches worked on wrong side in each flower section repeat as well as throughout in the fagoting section. For the crescent / triangular versions yarn must be weighed before starting, so that just under half is used for the increase section, before starting the decrease section. For the asymmetrical versions no decreases are made and the increases are continued throughout until BO across all stitches.
Directions
NB:FOR CRESCENT/TRIANGULAR VERSIONS PLEASE WEIGHYOUR YARN BEFORE STARTING, SOTHAT YOU'LL KNOW WHERE TOBEGIN DECREASING.
ALL VERSIONS:
CO 39 sts using cable method. SET UP SECTION: Row 2: knit INCREASE SECTION For shallow crescent & shallow asymmetrical versions ONLY: OMIT increases in [bold]. i.e increases every 4 rows (every other RS row) For deeper triangular version & deeper asymmetrical versions: work increases in [bold] IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHALLOW VERSION. i.e. increases every 2 rows (every RS row): Row 1(RS): sl2, slm, knit to m, M1R, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, (k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k3, YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) twice, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 2: sl1, k8, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 3: sl2, slm, knit to m, [M1R], slm, k2, YO, k2tog, (k3tog) twice, (YO, k1) twice, k1, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) twice, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 4: sll, k9, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, pll, p2tog, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 5: sl2, slm, knit to m, M1R, slm, k2, YO, k3tog, YO, k3, YO, k2, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3,(ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) three times, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 6: sl1, k10, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 7: sl2, slm, knit to m, [M1R], slm, k2, YO, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, k2, ssk, YO, k2, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) three times, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 8: sl1, k11, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 9: sl2, slm, knit to m, M1R, slm, k2, YO, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, k2, (ssk) three times, YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) four times, k3 Row 10: ssk, k10, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 11: sl2, slm, knit to m, [M1R], slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k1, YO, (sk2psso) twice, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) three times, k3 Row 13: sl2, slm, knit to m, M1R, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k3, YO, sk2psso, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) three times, k3 Row 14: ssk, k8, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 15: sl2, slm, knit to m, [M1R], slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k2tog, k2, YO, k1,YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1), twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) twice, k3 Row 16: ssk, k7, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 For crescent & triangular shawls rpt these 16 rows until just under 50% of yarn is used (or desired number of times), ending after row 16. Then continue with the decrease section. For asymmetrical shawls rpt these 16 rows for desired width along top edge, then knit 2 rows & BO LOOSELY purlwise on RS, using size larger needle if needed. Block & enjoy. :)
CRESCENT / TRIANGULAR VERSIONS ONLY:
DECREASE SECTION For shallow crescent version: OMIT decreases in [bold]. For deeper triangular yersion: work decreases in [bold] IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHALLOW VERSION. i.e. the decreases for shallow version are every 4 rows (every other RS row) & the deeper version every 2rows (everyRS row): Row 1 (RS): sl2, slm, knit to m, k2tog, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, (k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k3, YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) twice, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 2: sl1, k8, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 3: sl2, slm, knit to m, [k2togl, slm, k2, YO, k2tog, (k3tog) twice, (YO, k1) twice, k1, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) twice, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 4: sl1, k9, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, pl1, p2tog, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 5: sl2, slm, knit to m, k2tog, slm, k2, YO, k3tog, YO, k3, YO, k2, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) three times, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 6: sl1, k10, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 7: sl2, slm, knit to m, [k2togl, slm, k2, YO, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, k2, ssk, YO, k2, (ssk, YO) twice, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) three times, ktbl, YO, k2 Row 8: sl1, k11, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 9: sl2, slm, knit to m, k2tog, slm, k2, YO, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, k2, (ssk) three times, YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) four times, k3 Row 10: ssk, k10, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 11: sl2, slm, knit to m, [k2togl, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k1, YO, (sk2psso) twice, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) three times, k3 )w 12: ssk, k9, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, p4, p2togtbl, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, F Row 13: sl2, slm, knit to m, k2tog, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k3, YO, sk2psso, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, (k2tog, YO) three times, k3 Row 14: ssk, k8, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Row 15: sl2, slm, knit to m, [k2togl, slm, k2, (YO, k2tog) twice, k2, YO, k2tog, k2, YO, k1,YO, ssk, YO, k2, slm, k3, (ssk, YO, k1), twice, k1, (k2tog, YO) twice, k3 Row 16: ssk, k7, (ssk, YO, k1) twice, k2, slm, purl to m, slm, knit to m, slm, p2 Work these 16 rows the same number of times as the increase rpts (39 sts) Knit 2 rows then BO LOOSELY purlwise on RS, using size larger needle if needed. Block & enjoy. :)
NOTE FOR WORKING CHARTS: work increase chart for ALL versions, but decrease chart for crescent / triangular shawls only.
SCHEMATICS FOR FINGERING WEIGHT (number of repeats are an example only). Shallow versions in black, deeper versions in red.
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