Margaretes scarf from clarice39·giftgruen handcrafted Margarete's Shawl is a lace project that is easy to knit with a pattern that is easy to remember· My grandmother Margarete was born near Gdansk at the beginning of the 2Oth century· She grew up in the era of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil, Modern Style, Fin de siecle). A new awareness of life came up in all areas and classes· This time saw the economics crisis and prohibition. People were dancing Charleston and wearing Eton crops and stoles· This pattern with its delicate and playful flower buds reminds me of this time and my grandmother Margarete· Yarn: Spinning Martha Merino Lace Colour: Messing Amount: 100g/600 m (656 yards) Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4)
Explanations
The first stitch is always knitted as the chart shows. There is no need to work an edge stitch.
Symbols
Knit one Yarn over Purl one Purl 3 together
Chart
Step-by-step explanation
· Cast on 9O stitches and purl one row (WS). Knit the chart 7 times in the first row. You can place markers to help you· Then work 5 rows in stockinette stitch. · Repeat these 6 rows until your shawl has the desired length. ·Purl one row (WS). Bind off loosely, use a larger needle, if necessary· · Wash your shawl and block it·
