Deep in the Meadow: A Semi-Circular Shawl Inspired by The Hunger Games Character Prim

Deep in the Meadow.. by Hennifer Duce

A semi-circular shawl inspired by the Hunger Games character Prim. The name of this shawl is taken from the song that Katniss sings to her sister and later to Rue. Stripes and lace alternate leading to a simple knitted lace border. Knitted from the top down in increasing rings. Instructions are included for two sizes with a choice of using nupps or beads, Or neither. Deep in the meadow, under the willow A bed of grass, a soft green pillow Lay down your head, and close your eyes And when they open, the sun will rise.... Here is the place where I Love you. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Yarn Requirements: Main Colour (MC): 1 ball of Rowan Fine Lace in Pistachio (Ochre) 244m/(400m) Contrast Colour (CC): 1 ball of Rowan Fine Lace in Porcelain 144m/(400m) Or other lace weight yarn in contrasting colours. Careful consideration about colour choices needs to be made. A strong contrast will result in bolder stripes. If the colours are too similar, the stripe pattern will not be distinctive enough. A good contrast can be created by using a neutral yarn with a colouredyarn. Finished size: 63.5cm(25")x 142cm (56") 47cm (63.5cm) [18.5"(25")] Notions:

3.75 mm circular needles with at least an 80 cm cable 0.6mm crochet hook optional (only needed if using beads) Beads optional -(390 (520) beads size 6/o or 8/o) these could be used instead of Nupps

Pattern notes:

The two yarns are used to create a stripy effect. To prevent puckering along the right side edges make sure that the last stitch in the second row is not pulled too tight, carry the yarn up the right hand side loosely. Instructions for a larger version of the shawl are given in brackets () where different to the smaller size. A note on nupps: Although the instructions work nupps in one row, this can be done over two rows if desired by purling through the 5 loops on a wrong side row. They also use more yarn. Using Beads: Place beads where nupps would be found. See Chart A for instructions. lllustrated instructions for how to place beads can be found on P.7 Nupp and bead free: Knit the stitch where the nupps would be created

Instructions:

Set up rows:

1. Using CC cast on 2 stitches 2. Knit 6 rows 3. Without turning the knitting, pick up three stitches along the side of your knitting and 2 stitches from the cast on edge (7 stitches) 4. Wrong side row: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2

Section 1: Stripes

Row 1: Change to MC: (do not break MC) k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (10 stitches) Row 2: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 - please follow these instructions for all wrong side rows in this section Row 3: Change to CC: (do not break CC) k2, \* k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (16 stitches) Row 5: Change to MC: k across all stitches Row 7: Change to CC: k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (28 stitches) Row 9: Change to MC: k across all stitches Row 11: Change to CC: k across all stitches Version1-Nov2012 ① Jennifer Duce 2012 (More Twist) Row 13: Change to MC: k across all stitches Row 15: Change to CC k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (52 stitches) Row 17-30: Change to MC and maintaining stripe pattern as established, knit a further 14 rows in stocking stitch ending with a wrong side row and MC. Row 31: Change to CC k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (100 Stitches) Row 33-62: Change to MC and maintaining stripe and edge pattern as established, knit a further 30 rows in stocking stitch ending with a wrong side row and MC. Row 63: Change to CC k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (196 stitches). At the end of the wrong side row break CC.

Section 2: Lace

1. Using MC only knit two rows in stocking stitch increasing by 8 stitches evenly across the first row (k2, \*k1, m1, k23\*, repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2) (204 stitches). 2. Starting with Row 1 repeat Chart A 3 (4) times [42 (56) Rows in total]

Chart A:

Row 1: k2, \*p1, k23, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 Row 2: k2, \*k1, p23, k1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (These instructions are to be used for all wrong side rows) Row 3: k2, \*p1, ssk, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k1,yo, k5, k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2 Row 5: k2, \*p1, ssk, k4, yo, k1, yo, nupp, k2, sk2p, k2, nupp, yo, k1, yo, k4, k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2 Row 7: k2, \*p1, ssk, k3, yo, k1, yo, nupp, k3, sk2p, k3, nupp, yo, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2 Row 9: k2, \*p1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, yo, nupp, k4, sk2p, k4, nupp, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2 Row 11: k2, \*p1, ssk, k1, yo, k1, yo, nupp, k5, sk2p, k5, nupp, yo, k1, yo, k1: k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2 Row 13: k2, \*p1, ssk, yo, k1,yo, nupp, k6, sk2p, k6, nupp, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, p1,\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, k2

Chart A:

The coloured stitches denote the edge stitches and pattern repeats. Nupps are highlighted to show alignment and also denotes bead placement if using beads instead of nupps Section 3: Stripy Border Small Shawl Only: Row 1: Change to CC: k across all stitches Row 2: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 - please follow these instructions for all wrong side rows in the stripy border Row 3: Change to MC: k across all stitches Rows 5-8: Repeat the stripy sections one more time as outlined in Rows:1-4 ending with wrong side in MC. Row 9: k2, \*yo, sk2p, yo, nupp, \* repeat from \*to\* until last 6 stitches. yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, k1 (on the second repeat work in pattern until last 5 stitches. This row will end yo, sk2p, yo, k2 omitting the ssk) (203 stitches) Rows 11- 20: Repeat Rows 1-10 once ending with a wrong side row.

Row 21: Change to CC: k across all stitches Row 23: Change to MC k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (402 Stitches) Row 25: Change to CC: k across all stitches Row 27: Change to MC: k across all stitches 28: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2. Break MC yarn and proceeding to netted edg Version 1 - Nov 2012 ① Jennifer Duce 2012 (More Twist) Large Shawl Only: Row 1: Change to CC: k across all stitches Row 2: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 - please follow these instructions for all wrong side rows in the stripy section Row 3: Change to MC: k across all stitches Rows 5-8: Repeat the stripy sections one more time as outlined in Rows 1-4 ending with wrong side in MC. Row 9: Change to CC k2, \*k1, m1\*, repeat from \*to\* until last 2 stitches, k2 (404 stitches) Row 11: Change to MC: k across all stitches Row 13: k2, \*yo, sk2p, yo, nupp,\* repeat from \*to\* until last 6 stitches, yo, sk2p, yO, Ssk, k1 (403 stitches) Row 15: Change to CC: knit across all stitches Row 17: Change to MC: knit across all stitches Rows 19-26: Repeat Rows 15 to 18 two more times ending with wrong side row in MC. Row 27: k2, \*yo, sk2p, yo, nupp,\* repeat from \*to\* until last 5 stitches yo, sk2p, yo, k2 (403 stitches) Row 29-36: Repeat from Rows 15 to 18 two more times ending with wrong side row in MC. Break MC

Section 4: Netted edge

NB Read the instructions for each row carefully as lace pattern row 4 differs to previous ws rows. Row 1: Change to CC knit across all stitches Row 2: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 Row 3: k2, \*yo, k2tog\* repeat from \*to\* until the last stitches, yo, ssk, k1 Row 4: k2, \*yo, p2tog\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 3 stitches, yo, p1, yo, k2 Row 5: k2, \*yo, k2tog\* repeat from \*to\* until the last 2 stitches, yo, k2 Row 6: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 Row 7: knit across all stitches Row 8: k2, p to last 2 stitches, k2 Version 1 - Nov 2012 @ Jennifer Duce 2012 (More Twist)

Finishing:

Cast off on the right side using Jenny's surprisingly stretchy bind-off or another stretchy bind-off of your choice. Weave in loose ends. Block in a semi-circular shape.

Version 1 - Nov 2012 ① Jennifer Duce 2012 (More Twist)