Photos: Mrs Peacock
Mrs Peacock was the second shawl I ever knit in this semi-circular/crescent type shape that I simply fell in love with (the first was Zodiac le Plume) and have used a bunch since (Tumbling Deco, Mirror World, Ponycorns and Rainbow Fragments, and #2 the one with a million beads). I think this shape also started my interest with less traditional shawl shapes, (the 3/4 square, squares and circles with slits in them, etc.). I think they tend to stay on better, lay a bit nicer, and tend to be a bit more intriguing to knit and design.
And thus ends the almost full month of photos of shawls on a mannequin. Thanks for sticking around. 🙂
Photos: Gene Tierney, the divine
Originally published in partnership with The Sanguine Gryphon (sadly, no longer in existence) as part of their Film Noir line (hence the name), I knit this sample almost a year ago exactly (I think it was knit in July, but maybe August) mostly while in the Adirondacks. I love the way that the diamonds all fit inside one another and mirror each other, but then if you shift your focus the large diamonds become Xs and the focus is driven to the points where the lines cross instead of separate.
The pattern was just re-released about a week ago, along with the patterns for Zodiac le Plume and Parterre Garden, in case you missed it and are interested.
Dragons Ruff
Dragons Ruff is now available for purchase as a download, for $6.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog … buy now
Inspired by the ruff many dragons are depicted with, this shawl consists of a background of garter stitch mesh interspersed with strips of stockinette that add depth. It’s finished off with a deep garter stitch border that grounds the entire piece.
Knit in one piece from the top down, this shawl begins by casting on 9 stitches at the back of the neck and increasing 7 stitches every other row to shape this shawl into 7/8ths of a circle that stays draped elegantly over the shoulders. Finally, an eyelet-increase row is worked just before the garter stitch border, and just before the bind off to ensure that a thorough blocking is possible.
Yarn: Madelinetosh ‘tosh lace,’ 950 yards (968 meters), 100% superwash merino, 1 skein, shown in ‘nebula’
Needles: US size 2.5 (3.00 mm) 40 inch (101 cm) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: 7 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 6.5 sts/inch; 12 rows/inch (6.5 sts/2.5 cm; 12 rows/2.5 cm) in washed and blocked garter
Blocked Dimensions: 24 inches (61 cm) from center back to each point along the hem
Skills Used: casting on, binding off, knitting, purling, k2tog, yarn over, weaving in ends, blocking lace
