Ipanema

Ipanema is a top-down, crescent-shaped shawl worked in two colors of DK weight yarn. This contemporary design features a border of bold stripes of geometric horseshoe lace nestled in between graceful waves of garter ridges. The centered double decreases used for this lace pattern add a contrasting vertical design element. And the wingspan tips will fall into pretty curls if you block to the recommended shape. The end result is a versatile shawl with beautiful, clean lines and loads of texture that is easy to wear and relaxing to knit. 

The end result is a versatile shawl with clean lines that is easy to wear and relaxing to knit, suitable for knitters of all levels. In particular, Ipanema is a wonderful shawl for newer knitters who would like to try their hand at some easy lace while knitting familiar and relaxing garter stitch in between. Detailed descriptions and video links guide you through techniques required to knit this shawl. 

Note that all garter stitch sections are worked with Color A; the lace stripes are worked with Color B.  Although I chose to work my lace stripes all in the same color, you could grab some partial skeins and work each stripe in a different color, or work the first and last lace stripe in one color and the middle stripe in a coordinating color. Or use a gradient for all three stripes. This is a great stash busting opportunity! 

The size is very easy to customize by adjusting the garter body prior to beginning the border. Full details are provided, including how to recalculate stitch counts, and size/yardage estimates.

The Ipanema pattern includes both charts and full written instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.

SKILL LEVEL 

Advanced Beginner

FINISHED SIZE     

78 x 16” (183 x 41 m),  adjustable

YARN WEIGHT     

DK

YARDAGE     

420-450 yds (384-411 m) of Color A and 175-190 yds (160-174 m) of Color B.

If you choose to work the lace stripes with different colors, make sure you have a minimum of 65 yards (59 m) of each color.

YARN                        

Hazel Knits Lively DK; 90% Merino, 10% Nylon; “Butterscotch” colorway – Color A

Dream in Color Cosette; 70% Merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; “Cotton Wick” colorway – Color B

NEEDLES      

US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 32” (80 cm) long--or longer if you prefer

NOTIONS               

Locking stitch marker (optional), blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends

GAUGE                    

4.0 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

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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.