Dowland
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Dowland is a top-down, half pi lace shawl features two classic traditional lace patterns—horseshoe and diamond laces. I named the shawl after my favorite Renaissance composer and lutenist, John Dowland. I became aware of his work when I studied classical guitar, as many of his compositions have been transcribed for that instrument. I’ve enjoyed playing his music over the years and find it very inspiring to listen to while I work and knit.
For my Dowland, I decided to try to interpret the music into a shawl design. The swirly horseshoe lace carries the main melody, with the counterpoint of the diamonds dancing around and in between the horseshoe motifs, changing size and rhythm as the song progresses. A more literal inspiration can be found in the center section diamonds, as musical notes at that point in history were diamond shaped rather than rounded as they are now.
While dimensions and yardage are provided for fingering weight, Dowland could effectively be worked in other yarn weights. Solid or tonal yarn is recommended in order to show off the design to its best advantage. The size may be increased slightly by working addition repeats of the final section or using a heavier weight yarn.
A link to many hours of Dowland’s music is included in the pattern for your listening pleasure.
The Dowland pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
60 x 26” (152 x 66 cm), adjustable
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 700 - 760 yds (640 - 695 m)
YARN
Artist’s Palette Yarns Smoothie Sock; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; Mermaid’s Blush colorway
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
2 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
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.
For my Dowland, I decided to try to interpret the music into a shawl design. The swirly horseshoe lace carries the main melody, with the counterpoint of the diamonds dancing around and in between the horseshoe motifs, changing size and rhythm as the song progresses. A more literal inspiration can be found in the center section diamonds, as musical notes at that point in history were diamond shaped rather than rounded as they are now.
While dimensions and yardage are provided for fingering weight, Dowland could effectively be worked in other yarn weights. Solid or tonal yarn is recommended in order to show off the design to its best advantage. The size may be increased slightly by working addition repeats of the final section or using a heavier weight yarn.
A link to many hours of Dowland’s music is included in the pattern for your listening pleasure.
The Dowland pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
60 x 26” (152 x 66 cm), adjustable
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 700 - 760 yds (640 - 695 m)
YARN
Artist’s Palette Yarns Smoothie Sock; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; Mermaid’s Blush colorway
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
2 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
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.
