Izar
Quirky. Bold. Playful. Graphic.
Izar is eight knots and a starburst drawn with lace.
A modern, asymmetrical, take on classic celtic knots, Izar will lead you on a journey of twists and turns leaving you with a stunning shawl in the end.
The details:
Yarn:
MC: 840 yards (770 meters), fingering weight
CC: 420 yards (385 meters), fingering weight
I used The Verdant Gryphon’s Eidos in “Fenris” & “Blinding Polyphemus”
Needles: US 5s (3.75mm) 40″ circular
Notions: 8 stitch markers; 1 yarn needle
Gauge: 18 sts/ 38 rows to 4 in (10cm) in washed and blocked stockinette stitch
Dimensions: 38 in (96.5cm) diameter
Buy the pattern now. Here on Ravelry. Or here at the Verdant Gryphon.
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Wafian
Wafian is now available for purchase as a download, for $6.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog … buy now
Garter stitch and slipped stitches. Harmonious ease.
Super simple shaping creates a gentle wave along the edge of this side to side triangle. Garter stitch makes for a relaxing knit.
Two slipped stitches at either edge complete the shawl and add a twist of grace.
Understated elegance. Divine simplicity.
The details:
Yarn: 420 yrds (384 m) fingering weight yarn. I used 1 skein of Madelinetosh TML
Needles: US 7s (4.5mm) circulars or straights
Notions: 2 stitch markers; 1 yarn needle
Gauge: 24 sts/ 42 rows to 4 in (10cm) in garter stitch
Dimensions: 52 in (132cm) across the top; 13.5 in (34.5cm) at the center back
“Wafian” – Old English for “to wave.” One of the many root words for “wave.”
Noella – Mesh Swirl Shawl
Noella is now available on Ravelry.
Noella – The Mesh Swirls Shawl combines stockinette, mesh, and simple shaping to create a shawl that is the essence of meditative knitting.
Loop after loop.
Stitch after stitch.
It’s the perfect project to work on while catching up with friends and family.
“Noella” – a French Feminine form of Noël, which means Christmas.
I love this shawl specifically for it’s simplicity. I started knit it at the end of 2012 just two days before Christmas, as a gift for my mother, and ended up giving it to her in mid March – but I think I get brownie points for it being before Mother’s Day.
That being said – if you have more than two days – this shawl makes an excellent, special, last minute gift for any occasion. And if you don’t have more than two days, it makes a great project for sitting around, hanging out, talking, laughing, and knitting.
Yarn: 2,475 yards (2,263 meters), lace weight
you’ll be holding three strands of yarn together throughout the shawl, so you’ll need 3 balls of 825 yards(754 meters). Please keep this in mind if you’re substituting yarn.
Sample Shown in:
Jade Sapphire, “Lacey Lamb”;
3 balls, 825 yards (754 meters)/ball, colorway ‘225,’ 100% merino wool
Needles: US size 6 (4.00 mm)
1 set of 5 DPNs (optional)
1 32 inch (80 cm) circular (optional)
1 40 inch (100 cm) circular
use needles needed to obtain gauge
Notions: stitch marker (1); tapestry or yarn needle
Gauge: 23 sts and 36 rounds = 4 in (10 cm); in washed and blocked stockinette stitch
Blocked Dimensions: 35 inches (89 cm) in diameter, blocked
(exact dimensions may vary depending on how aggressively the piece is blocked)