Iolanthe
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Iolanthe is a contemporary, Estonian-inspired triangular lace shawl with beautiful star stitch motifs that add elegance and textural interest. There are tiny star stitches in the geometric body pattern; larger stacked 3-into-3 star stitch clusters forming faux cables on the fancy spine and repeated on the mesh edge; and dramatic 3-into-7 star stitches forming the border flowers. Because the traditional border pattern of wide leaves and small flower clusters resembles delicate African violets with their rounded, fuzzy leaves, I named the shawl Iolanthe, which is a Greek name meaning violet flower.
Directions are included for both a full-sized shawl (pictured in red-orange) and a one-skein shawlette (pictured in taupe). The size is very easy to customize further by changing the number of body and/or border repeats worked, by using a different yarn weight, or both.
While dimensions and yardage are provided for fingering weight, Iolanthe could effectively be worked in other yarn weights. Try lace weight for a more delicate look or sport weight for even more texture!
The Iolanthe pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
65 x 28” (165 X 71 cm) for shawl size / 50 x 21” (127 x 53 cm) for shawlette size; adjustable to other sizes
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 600-675 yds (549-617 m) for shawl size / 350-400 yds (320-366 m) for shawlette size
YARN
Shalimar Yarns Breathless; 75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% silk; Cayenne colorway (shawl size)
The Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet; 90% Merino, 10% Nylon Bisque colorway (shawlette size)
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 32” (80 cm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
4.5 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) stockinette stitch, blocked. Note that gauge is not critical but will affect the finished size and yardage requirements.
DELIVERY FORMAT
This product is a downloadable PDF of the instructions to make this design, not the item itself. Upon completed purchase, you will be able to download the pattern immediately from the payment window. You will also receive an email with a download link. Please see the FAQ for more details.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
This original pattern is intended for the purchaser’s personal use only. Copying and then distributing or sharing the pattern in whole or part including text, charts or photographs is prohibited without my written consent. All rights reserved.
Directions are included for both a full-sized shawl (pictured in red-orange) and a one-skein shawlette (pictured in taupe). The size is very easy to customize further by changing the number of body and/or border repeats worked, by using a different yarn weight, or both.
While dimensions and yardage are provided for fingering weight, Iolanthe could effectively be worked in other yarn weights. Try lace weight for a more delicate look or sport weight for even more texture!
The Iolanthe pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
65 x 28” (165 X 71 cm) for shawl size / 50 x 21” (127 x 53 cm) for shawlette size; adjustable to other sizes
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 600-675 yds (549-617 m) for shawl size / 350-400 yds (320-366 m) for shawlette size
YARN
Shalimar Yarns Breathless; 75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% silk; Cayenne colorway (shawl size)
The Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet; 90% Merino, 10% Nylon Bisque colorway (shawlette size)
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 32” (80 cm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
4.5 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) stockinette stitch, blocked. Note that gauge is not critical but will affect the finished size and yardage requirements.
DELIVERY FORMAT
This product is a downloadable PDF of the instructions to make this design, not the item itself. Upon completed purchase, you will be able to download the pattern immediately from the payment window. You will also receive an email with a download link. Please see the FAQ for more details.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
This original pattern is intended for the purchaser’s personal use only. Copying and then distributing or sharing the pattern in whole or part including text, charts or photographs is prohibited without my written consent. All rights reserved.
