Bonita Shawl by Ambah O'Brien | Bonita has been brewing in the back of my mind for many years, it is quite wonderful to see it come to fruition. A beautiful addition to any wardrobe, Bonita was created in a quest for the perfect red shawl to brighten any day, designed with the flamboyance of a Flamenco dancer in mind. Knit from the top-down, short rows shape the body before a ruffled lace edging completes this stunning shawl. Choose yarn with a touch of luxe, either 2 strands of laceweight held together or a single strand of fingering weight and go bold with your colour choice, or knit your Bonita in a soft shade to complement any wardrobe.
Choose between the small or large size and enjoy this knit - the striking lace is so much simpler to work than it looks.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked
Finished Measurements: Small (Large)
- Wingspan: 68 (90)”/172.5 (229) cm
- Depth: 14 (17.5)”/35.5 (44.5) cm
Measurements taken after blocking.
Materials Used: YARN: Lace weight/2-ply
- C1: 656 (984) yd/600 (900) m
- C2: 656 (984) yd/600 (900) m
Note: C1 and C2 are held together throughout the project. OR: Fingering Weight/4-ply
- C1: 656 (984) yd/600 (900) m
Samples shown in:
- C1: Shibui Knits, Silk Cloud, (lace weight/2-ply, 60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk, 328 yd/300 m per 25g), Poppy (Tango)
- C2: Shibui Knits, Cima, (lace weight/2-ply, 70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Fine Merino, 330 yd/300 m per 50g), Poppy (Tango)
Needle Size: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Pattern Includes: Charted and written instructions for the lace.
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
