by Daria Sorokina www.ravelry.com/designers/daria-sorokina MAORl is a classic top-down shoulderette shawl, which is worked in one piece. Simple stockinette stitch to begin with followed by a lace border set of two different stich patterns. Patterning of the lace is done on the right side rows, wrong side rows are purled.
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Finished Size:
I used 55g Mohair yarn; 985 yards/900 meters per 100g on 2.75mm (Us 1/2) needles. Blocked size 175 x 80cm (69 x 32 inches).
A Construction Note
If you have experience with top down triangular shawls, this one works much the same way. You are creating 1 large triangle that consists of 2 identical triangles, with a single spine stitch running down the center. The triangle shape is achieved by increasing on each edge, as well as on either side of the center stitch. For much of the pattern you willbe increasing 4 stitches every right side row - 1 on the right edge, 2 in the center, and 1 on the leftedge. Don't forget to knit the three border stitches on either edge, slipping the first stitch of every row purlwise with the yarn in front very loosely in every row.
Casting on:
Cast on 3 stitches with scrap yarn using a provisional cast on. Knit 6 rows (until you have 3 garter ridges), pick up stitches from the ridges and your fist 3 stitches removing the scrap yarn. You now have 9 stitches. Row l: slip 1 purlwise, K2, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K2, Ktbl. (13sts) Row 2: slip 1 purlwise, K2, P7, K2, Ktbl. Row 3: slip 1 purlwise, K2, yo, K to center stitch, yo, K1, yo, K to last 3 stitches, yo, K2, Ktbl. (17sts) Row 4: slip 1 purlwise, K2, P to last 3 stitches, K2, Ktbl. Row 5: slip 1 purlwise, K2, yo, K to center stitch, yo, K1, yo, K to last 3 stitches, yo, K2, Ktbl. (21sts) Row 6: slip 1 purlwise, K2, P to last 3 stitches, K2, Ktbl. All next Wrong side rows are worked as follows: slip 1 purlwise, K2, P to last 3 stitches, K2, Ktbl.
Setup chart
Work Setup chart (rows 1-12) once. After Setup chart you should have a total of 45 stitches.
Body chart
Repeat the Body chart (rows 13-24) seven times total. After Body chart you should have a total of 213 stitches, including the 3 border stitches on each side.
Border chart
Work Border chart (rows 25-56) once.
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Bind off
Bind off after row 56 of Border chart. Using a stretchy bind off. I like this one: knit 2 stitches, slip 2 stitches back on the left needle and knit tog through the back loops. \*Knit 1, slip 2 stitches back on the left needle and knit tog through the back loops, repeat \* until all stitches are bound off. Weave in ends. Soak the shawl in water for about 15-20 minutes. Wrap the shawl into towel and gently press it to remove excess water. Lay the shawl flat and block it into shape.
