Leaflines Shawlette by Aparna Rolfe
The Leafines Shawlette features a cable pattern reminiscent of the veins on leaves and leaf-like shapes. The shawlette is worked outwards from the center of the top edge and finished with a beaded edging. The intermediate-level design requires the ability to work and recognize front and back post stitches.
Finished Size 48" along top edge, 18" from top edge to center point. Gauge First 15 rows are 11” along top edge and 4" from top edge to center point after blocking. Picks Gloss Lace, Dandelion colorway, 2 skeins or 880 yds of lace weight yar Hook E/4 (3.5 mm) or as required to obtain desired drape. Beads 294 8/0 or 6/0 seed beads. Notions 4 markers, Beading wire or crochet hook to place beads, Needle to weave in ends.
Notes
· The pattern is in US crochet terminology, special stitches listed below under Glossary. · The beads for the edging are added while crocheting, not pre-strung on the yarn. · The ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a dc, so “dc in the last dc" means “dc in the top ch of the ch-3 from the previous row'. · The cable pattern shows on the right side of this shawl. Since the work is turned every row, a fpdc worked on a right side row appears as a bpdc on the wrong side. The directions refer to stitches as they appear on the side being worked, so fpdcs made on right side rows will be referred to as bpdcs on wrong side rows. · The terminology “in next st” is used interchangably with “around next st” for the post stitches in this pattern, so “(dc, fpdc, dc) in next st” means “dc in the next st, fpdc around the post of the same st, then dc again in the same st". · The pattern is partially charted. Charts for rows 1-9 and the edging are on the last page. Please read the written instructions after working rows 1-9 from the chart in order to understand the marked repeat. · The chart for the edging (rows 49-56 + Top edging) is stand-alone. The repeats as marked on that chart will not line up with the repeats as indicated in the written instructions, but following either will give you the same result. Refer to the written instructions of Row 56 for bead placement information. · Testers for this shawlette have suggested not to modify the pattern to make it larger. Unless you are very lucky or work through all the math first, the edging pattern will not line up correctly if you work more repeats of the body pattern. Additionally the yardage required will increase dramatically. They recommend using fingering weight yarn and/or working extra rows at the very end of the shawl for a larger size.
Glossary
· place bead (pb): Remove loop currently on hook, place bead onto loop, replace on hook. ● beaded spike stitch (bsp): This is used in the edging along the top of the shawl, so you are working along the sides of dcs. Insert hook under 2 dcs and pull up loop, pb on loop just pulled up, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Pattern
Row 1: ch 4; dc 8 times in 4th ch from hook, turn. 9 dc made. Row 2 (Right side): ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next dc, [fpdc 3 times in next dc, dc twice in next dc] twice, fpdc 3 times in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. 8 dc, 9 fpdc. Row 3: ch 3, [dc in next dc, bpdc twice in next bpdc, bpdc in next bpdc, bpdc twice in next bpdc, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc in last dc, turn. 15 bpdc, 8 dc. Row 4: ch 3, dc in same dc, [dc in next dc, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, work (dc, fpdc, dc) in next fpdc, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc twice in last dc, turn. 16 dc, 15 fpdc. Row 5: ch 3, dc in next dc, [dc in next dc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next dc, work (dc, bpdc and place marker, dc) in next bpdc, dc in next dc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. 15 bpdc, 22 dc; 3 markers placed. Row 6: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked fpdc, fpdc 3 times in marked fpdc and move marker to the third fpdc, rep from \* until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 22 dc, 21 fpdc. Row 7: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until a marked bpdc, bpdc twice in marked bpdc and remove marker, bpdc in next bpdc and place marker, bpdc twice in next bpdc, rep from until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 27 bpdc, 22 dc. Row 8: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked fpdc, work (dc, fpdc and place marker, de) in marked fpdc, rep from \* until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 28 dc, 27 fpdc. Row 9: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until a marked bpdc, work (dc, bpdc and place marker, de) in marked bpdc, rep from \* until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 27 bpdc, 34 dc. Rows 10-17: Rep rows 6-9 twice. At the end of row 17, 51 bpdc, 58 dc. Row 18: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked fpdc, work (fpdc, dc, fpdc and place marker) in marked fpdc, rep from \* until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 19: ch 3, \*dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until a marked bpdc, bpdc twice in marked bpdc and remove marker, dc in next dc and place marker, bpdc twice in next bpdc, rep from \* until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 20: ch 3, dc in same dc, [dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) four times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, (dc in first dc, dc2tog over first and second dc, dc in second dc and place marker) over the next 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 fpdc] twice, dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until last dc, dc twice in last dc, turn. 2 markers placed. Row 21: ch 3, dc in same dc, bpdc in next dc and place marker, [dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, bpdc around next dc2tog and place marker, dc twice in next dc] twice, dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until last 2 dc, bpdc in next dc and place marker, dc twice in last dc, turn. 4 markers placed. Rows 22-33: Rep rows 6-9 three times. Rows 34-35: Rows 18-19. Row 36: ch 3, [dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 8 times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, (dc in first dc, dc2tog over first and second dc, dc in second dc and place marker) over the next 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 fpdc] 3 times, dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 3 markersplaced. Row 37: ch 3, [dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker, bpdc around next dc2tog and place marker, dc twice in next dc] 3 times, dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. ep rows 6 to 9 twice. You are halfway through your yarn at the end of Row é Rows 46-47: Rows 18-19. Row 48: ch 3, [dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until a marked dc, dc twice in marked dc and remove marker] 3 times, dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. All markersremoved.
Edging
Row 49: ch 3, dc in next dc, [(bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next 2 de) 7 times, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc2tog over next 2 dc] 9 times, dc in each dc and bpdc in each bpdc until last dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 50: ch 3, work (dc, fpdc, dc) in next dc, [(fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, work (dc, fpdc, dc) in next dc2tog] 9 times, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, work (dc, fpdc, dc) in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 51: ch 3, [dc in next dc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, dc in next dc, (bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, bpdc2tog over next 2 bpdc, sk next dc2tog, bpdc2tog over next 2 bpdc, (dc in next 2 dc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc) 3 times] 10 times, dc in next dc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 52: ch 3, [dc in next dc, fpdc in next fpdc, fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, fpdc in next fpdc, dc in next dc, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) 3 times, fpdc2tog over next 2 fpdc2togs, (dc in next 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 fpdc)3 times]10 times, dc in next dc, fpdc in next fpdc, fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, fpdc in next fpdc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 53: ch 3, [dc in next dc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next dc, (bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next 2 dc) twice, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, bpdc in next bpdc2tog, dc2tog over next 2 dc, (bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next 2 dc) twice, bpdc in next 2 bpdc] 10 times, dc in next dc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 54: ch 3, [dc in next dc, fpdc in next 3 fpdc, fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, fpdc in next 3 fpdc, dc in next dc, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) twice, fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc3tog over next 3 sts, (fpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in next 2 dc) twice, fpdc in next 2 fpdc] 10 times, dc in next dc, fpdc in next 3 fpdc, fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, fpdc in next 3 fpdc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn. Row 55: ch 3, [dc in next dc, bpdc in next 4 bpdc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, bpdc in next 4 bpdc, dc in next dc, (bpdc in next 2 bpdc, dc in next 2 dc) twice, bpdc2tog over next 2 bpdc, sk next dc3tog, bpdc2tog over next 2 bpdc, (dc in next 2 dc, bpdc in next 2 bpde) twice] 10 times, dc in next dc, bpdc in next 4 bpdc, bpdc 3 times in next bpdc, bpdc in next 4 bpdc, dc in next dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Beaded rows
Row 56: ch 1, pb and sc in same dc, ch 1, [dc in next dc, pb and fpdc in next 5 fpdc, pb and fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, pb and fpdc in next 5 fpdc, dc in next dc, (fpdc2tog over next 2 fpdc, dc in next dc, pb and ch 1, dc in next dc) twice, fpdc2tog over next 2 fpdc2togs, (dc in next dc, pb and ch 1, dc in next dc, fpdc2tog over next 2 fpdc) twice] 10 times, dc in next dc, pb and fpdc in next 5 fpdc, pb and fpdc 3 times in next fpdc, pb and fpdc in next 5 fpdc, dc in next dc, ch 1, pb and sc in last dc. 11 leaves with 13 beads each, 10 arches with 4 beads each, 183 beads added. Top edging: Turn work and begin working along top edge of the shawl; sc and bsp into every dc until the shawl center. There are 2 "center” dcs: the first and last st of row 1. Sc in the frst center dc, pb and sc2tog over the two center dcs, sc in the second center dc. Bsp and sc into every dc till end of the row, sl st in first sc of row 56, fasten off. 111 beads added. Block to finished dimensions, weave in ends, wear and enjoy!
