Elfriede by Very Shannon | My family spent summers when I was growing up with my Omi, Elfriede, at her cabin on a lovely tree-lined lake. The lace pattern used in the body of this sideways asymmetrical triangle shawl reminds me of those trees and the happy memories we shared there. Elfriede is named in her honour. Today my Omi suffers from advanced dementia. It has been incredibly difficult, but I have found solace in the soothing stitches of this shawl. It’s my hope that you’ll also find healing and meditation when knitting Elfriede.
Gauge:
- 21 sts x 42 rows to 4” / 10 cm in border stitch pattern, blocked
- 20 sts x 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm in border stitch pattern, unblocked
- 18 sts x 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm in lace stitch pattern, blocked
- 18 sts x 24 rows to 4” / 10 cm in lace stitch pattern, unblocked
Finished Measurements:
- Wingspan: Approx. 76” / 193 cm
- Depth at widest point: 35“ / 89 cm
Materials Used: 4 skeins of Cumbria by The Fibre Company (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair, 238 yds / 218 m ‒ 100 g), colourway Catbells; OR approx. 952 yds / 870 m of worsted weight yarn
Needle Size: US 6 / 4 mm 36” / 90 cm or longer circular needle
Pattern Includes: Written instructions
Skill Level: Intermediate
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