Resolution - 2013 Leigh - page 1 @2013 Carisa Chang - Stranded
Leigh
Leigh is a gently spiraling shawl worked sideways, alternating stockinette and lace sections in a simple yet elegant design. Increases on every row and decreases on alternate rows give this shawl a slow spiral shape. Worked sideways from one tip, Leigh is infinitely resizable and can be made with as little or as much yarn as desired. For an interesting variation, use one color for the stockinette sections and another for the lace sections. tern in my Resolution - 2013 eBook, a series of 12 patterns released monthly in 201
Materials:
Sock/fingering weight yarn - Malabrigo Sock in 850 (Archangel) - 440 yds used in shawl pictured Circular needle, size 6/7 - 7 used for shawl pictured yarn needle for finishing
Gauge:
10 sts x 14 rows = 2" in stockinette Size: ?One size (varies by amount of yarn used)
Stockinette Pattern:
Row 1: kfb, k to end. Row 2: p2tog, p to last stitch, end pfb.
Lace Pattern:
Row 1: kfb, \*yo, slip 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso both k and yo\*, repeat \* to \* till end. Row 2 and 4: p2tog, \*drop yo, p2\*, repeat \* to \* until end, ending with pfb. (row 2 will always end p1, pfb) Row 3: kfb, k1, \*yo, slip 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso both k and yo\*, repeat \* to \* till end. NOTE: be certain to include last yo in final psso, or you will not have enough stitches
Directions:
Cast on 3 stitches. Work in stockinette pattern until there are eleven stitches on the needle. Work 8 rows in lace pattern. Alternate 8 rows stockinette and 8 rows lace until you reach your desired size (ending with a stockinette section). Weave in ends. See finishing notes.
Finishing Notes:
Because Leigh is worked in stockinette stitch, it will roll at the bottom and sides unless blocked. If you would prefer a more rigid edge, alter all even rowsasfollows: Begin k2tog, end kfb. This will create garter edges that will hold the shawl flat. I still recommend blocking to open the lace pattern.
