Fresh Prints
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A flirty triangle shawl, worked from neck to hem in two sizes (petite/tall), with a deep openwork border of overlapping leaf motifs. The easy-to-work stitch patterns and wrong-side rest rows make this piece a great first shawl project or a fun, relaxing weekend traveler for experienced knitters. Its ornate appearance belies its simplicity of construction; this piece knits up quickly and effortlessly to make a beautiful spring accessory or last-minute gift..
Shown here: Tall size in Bare Naked Wools Kent Lace Spring Fever, color Heavenly; petite size shown in G.O.A.T. Lace in Wayne
Matching Motif: Leafprints mitts and cowl set
Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools Modern Deco Sport, The G.O.A.T. Fingering, Kent Lace, Stone Soup Fingering, Seasons Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Modern Deco Lace, Finn Dandy 2-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or any fingering/light sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
22(28) inches long at center back and 54(68) inches across top edge (stretched and blocked)
Yarn Requirements:
400(750) yards
Gauge:
21 sts and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch (washed and air-dried)
Needles:
size 5US (3.75mm) circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge); DPNs same size to graft final join (optional)
Note: this pattern is an update of my Leafprints Shawlette design, originally published in 2013 and sold by Kollage Yarns. It now is available on Ravelry and includes additional sizing with an updated list of currently available yarns.