Fall Semester
A lace cowl pattern by Alegria DaSilva This past school year I had the priviledge of working with two amazing teachers. I owe them a debt of gratitude for their kindness and support through fun times and challenging times. I created this pattern for Noreen, who balances her joyful energy with a serious and thoughtful consideration for the needs of each of her students. She taught me how to impart upon children the sense that they are valued members of the classroom, and by extension, society. Fall Semester features an alternating leaf lace pattern and is worked in the round. The lace pattern is prominent enough to accommodate a fuzzy yarn like mohair or alpaca. Ithink it would look best in a rich autumn color, yellow, orange, red or purple.
Finished Size
Circumference of 27" and height of 6" (from crest to crest)
Materials
8 US 8 (5 mm) circular needles 8 150 yds (≈137 meters) of DK weight yarn. Cowl pictured here was worked in Classic Elite Miracle, an alpaca/tencel blend, in the Copper Penny color. 8 One stitch marker
Gauge
21 stitches x 16 rows = 4"x4"
Abbreviations
CO - Cast on K - Knit yO - Yarn over increase BDD - Balanced double decrease (Pictured). Step 1: Insert the right needle into the second and first stitches as if to knit two together, and slip these stitches onto the right needle. Step 2: Knit the next stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over.
Directions
CO 140 stitches. Place stitch marker to mark beginning of round; join stitches in the roul being careful not to twist stitches. 1st row: \*K1, yO, K5, BDD, K5, yO\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 2nd row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 3rd row: \*K2, yO, K4, BDD, K4, yO, K1\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 4th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 5th row: \*K3, yO, K3, BDD, K3, yO, K2\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 6th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 7th row: \*K4, yO, K2, BDD, K2, yO, K3\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 8th row: K 139 stitches (including increases). Note: Row 8 is different because the last stitch becomes part of the decrease on the next row. 9th row: \*BDD, K5, yO, K1, yO, K5\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 10th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 11th row: \*BDD, K4, yO, K3, yO, K4\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 12th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 13th row: \*BDD, K3, yO, K5, yO, K3\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 14th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 15th row: \*BDD, K2, yO, K7, yO, K2\* repeat from \* +o \* 9 times. 16th row: K 141 stitches (including increases). 17th row: \*K1, yO, K5, BDD, K5, yO\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 18th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 19th row: \*K2, yO, K4, BDD, K4, yO, K1\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 20th row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 21st row: \*K3, yO, K3, BDD, K3, yO, K2\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. 22nd row: K 140 stitches (including increases). 23rd row: \*K4, yO, K2, BDD, K2, yO, K3\* repeat from \* to \* 9 times. Bind-off loosely: weave in ends. Block with the crest of the scalloped edge about 2 3 inches apart.
Lace Chart (rows 17 - 23 are repeats of rows 1-7) Copyright 2011 Alegria DaSilva. This pattern is an original design and is intended for private use only. No reproduction, distribution or sale of this pattern is allowed. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 3
