Got a special occasion to attend this summer, the this shawl is for you. Flicker is a shawl with garter stitch and simple lace. And no purling!
The garter stitch body knits up quickly, and beautiful lace diamonds decorate the border. Picot bind-off completes the delicate look.
You could knit this beauty in so many yarns. Studio Donegal Darnie would be stunning, offering a selection of gorgeous shades with a subtle tweed that would complement any outfit effortlessly. Or, opt for a playful, colourful piece with one of John Arbon's Exmoor Sock Yarn's beautiful hues. Each colour in the range would enhance the intricate lace pattern. Alternatively, consider a blend of Wee County Yarns Kinross 4ply and De Rerum Natura's Berenice for an indulgent creation. Such a mix of exquisitely soft yarns will craft a luxurious shawl that's sure to be the centrepiece of any gathering.
So for this kit I'm going to opt for the Kinross 4ply and Berenice option.
I have 6 colour suggestions to choose from but as ever feel free to chose your own combination just pop in the special instruction box at the check out.
1. White - Snowdrop & Orgeat
2. Pink - Seashell & Avoine
3. Yellow - Gorse -& Dore
4. Grey - Pewter & Crepuscule
5. Brown - Otter & Chocolat Chaud
6. Blue - Inveraray & Iroise
Kit includes: - 2x Kinross 4ply and 2x Berenice in chosen colour, an electronic pattern and sachet of Eucalan delicate wash for blocking your shawl.
YARN meterage
approximately 361 m / 395 yds of similar fingering weight yarn.
NEEDLES
Size 4 mm / US 6 circular needle or size to obtain pattern gauge
This shawl is worked flat, but I recommend using an 80-100 cm / 32-40 inch circular needle to accommodate the growing number of stitches.
FINISHED SIZE After blocking
Width 172 cm / 68 in, depth 56 cm / 22 in
STITCHES USED
k: knit
kfb: knit to front and back loop of the same stitch
yo: yarn over
k2tog: knit two stitches together
ssk: slip, slip, knit; slip one stitch knitwise, slip another stitch knitwise, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops
sl1k2togpsso: slip one stitch knitwise, knit two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over
TYPE OF INSTRUCTIONS
This pattern has both written and charted instructions.
Detailed stitch counts, blocking instructions and a schematic are also included.
