Knit in Rio 2011 Schawlette (Mini-xale ou lenco) Styled by Karen Burns for AslanTrends
Level of experience: advanced beginner Finished measurments for the smaller version after blocking: 40 cm. (16") width at the central point and 1.40 m. (59") length
Materials
· 1 skein of Magic Fog from AslanTrends Brazil (100g 3.5 oz / 100% acrylic) or any DK (light worsted) yarn aprox. 380 m. (415 yards) · US10 / 6mm circular 32" / 80cm (or longer) 100 pearls or beads size 6 (optional); Sewing and needle tread (optional) 16 stitch markers, rust-proof pins and darning needles
Stitches
Garter Stitch: knit every row Stockinet stitch: knit on right rows, purl on wrong rows Lace edge: see chart 1 1 st.centered motive: see chart 2 2nd. centered motive: see chart 3
Gauge in Stockinet stitch after blocking: 14 sts x 24 rows
Abreviations used in the pattern
k: knit; p: purl; yo.: yarn over; ssk (decrease): slip, slip, knit, k2tog (decrease): knit 2 stitches together; cdd (centered double decrease): Slip next 2 sts together, knitwise, as if to work a k2tog. Knit next st., then pass both slipped sts together over the knitted stitch; sk2p: slip first st. knitwise, knit next 2 st. together, then pass the slipped sts over the knitted stitch RS: right side; WS: wrong side
Pattern Notes
The shawlette is knitted in one piece using circular knitting needles (back and forward) starting at the outside edge of the lace. The curved shape is created by a set of short rows. It might be easier to follow the lace pattern if you use stitch markers placed after each repetition. For the double stretchy cast on, please have a look here. (Although the video is in Portuguese it is very easy to follow the instructions) For placing beads with sewing tread and needle, please have a look here. (Although the video is in Portuguese it is very easy to follow the instructions) For short rows shaping, please have a look here and here (\*) Read the charts from right to left. On the RS, knit the stitches as shown on the chart; on WS knit the stitches as they are shown.
Pattern:
CO 185 (213) sts. using the double stretchy cast-on method Knit according the lace edge from chart 1 For the larger version repeat 2 times the area marked in green on the chart 1 (rows 9 to 26). After completing the chart you have 133 (153) sts. on the needle Use a stitch marker (hook) in the center of the shawl as follow: For smaller version: 66, 1, 66 sts. For larger version: 76, 1, 76 sts. Start Chart 2 and knit: 65 (75) st., (yo, sk2p, yo = 1st. row from Chart 2); k4., turn\* 2nd. row from chart 2: p11, turn\* 3 rd row from chart 2 + k4, turn\* 4 th.row from chart 2 + p4, turn\* Knit following the chart 2 until row 10 always adding 4 sts. to the previus knitted sequence. Up row 11 from chart 2, instead adding 4 sts. to the previus knitted sequece you will add 3 sts.before the turning point. After you finish the chart 2 , start chart 3. Continue working the short rows shapping until you knit all stitches. After you finish the chart 3, knit 4 rows ( 2 ridges) and cast off.
Blocking
To enhance the shawl details: first pin along the longer edge, then pin along the centre and finally pin the other points. Remove the pins when the shawl is completely dried. Weave the ends.
Chart 1: Lace edge
Chart 2: 1st. center motive Chart 3: 2nd center motive
Schematics
