Monday, September 19, 2011

Hydra Shawl


This comfy shawlette is knit with increases made at the center, which forms a diamond shape; the top of the diamond is folded inwards to make a triangle, giving the scarf extra warmth. 
The lacey, zigzag patterning on the shawl adds some texture, but is easy-to-memorize. The fringe is constructed of very simple crochet stitches and adds some fun pizzazz, especially when worked in a contrasting colour. Securing the shawl with marvelous buttons on either side means it won’t lose shape while you’re wearing it!

This is a 3-page, $3.00 CAD pattern including full written instructions and a chart.

Craft: knitting and (basic) crochet

Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills: knit, purl, yarn over, K2tog, ssk, K3tog, sssk, chain, single crochet, bind off 

Size: one size

Yarn: 100 g, 400 yds (366 m) fingering weight sock yarn; 50 g, 105 yds (96 m) worsted or dk weight yarn in contrasting colour

Suggested Brands: 1 skein Bohoyarns, Mountain Colors Bearfoot or Madelinetosh sock; small ball of stash yarn for CC

Needles: 3 mm 24" or longer circular

Other Materials: one ring marker, 2 x 1.25” buttons (size of button is fairly flexible), tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook


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