Cedar Leaf Shawlette
I am so happy to announce that my Cedar Leaf Shawlette pattern is now available for purchase.
This is a tiny crescent shaped shawlette that drapes beautifully around your shoulders and looks absolutely stunning wrapped around your neck as a scarf.
This design marries my two favorite things in the whole world. The color green and knitted leaves. I couldn't love it more!
The curved stockinette st body is created through the use of short rows, and the beautiful leafy border is knit onto the body of the shawlette after its completed.
I found the construction to be very easy. No seaming. No picked up stitches.
As you can see, the shawlette is quite versatile. It can be successfully worn several different ways.
I wore mine out for the first time today. It was wonderfully soft and it added a vibrant accent to my winter outfit. I really want to wear it every day. Would people think I was weird?
Good thing I'm starting on another. That way I can switch off colors at least.. :)
I wore mine out for the first time today. It was wonderfully soft and it added a vibrant accent to my winter outfit. I really want to wear it every day. Would people think I was weird?
Good thing I'm starting on another. That way I can switch off colors at least.. :)
Here is some pattern information for those of you interested:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 54 inches from end to end.
Width: measures approx 8 inches at widest point of center including leaf border.
MATERIALS
Handmaiden Lady Godiva [50% Silk, 50% Wool; 273 yd/250m per 100g skein; color: Cedar; 2 skeins or approx 350 yards of a dk weight wool blend. Alternate yarn: Fleece Artist Woolie Silk 3 ply, Malabrigo Silky Merino, or Manos Silk Blend. (You'll want a yarn with plenty of drape)
1# US #7/ 4.5mm double pointed needle for leaf edging
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
20 sts/36 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch on size 7 needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
This pattern includes instructions for short row shaping. I found a couple of good instructional videos highlighting this method here and here.
You can also find a great video showing how to hide the wraps on the purl side here.
(This illustrates how the leaves are knitted on)
Cedar Leaf Knit Kits are available here through One Planet Yarn and Fiber.
I really hope that you enjoy knitting up a Cedar Leaf Shawlette of your very own. Im going to be starting my second one shortly and invite you all to knit-a-long with me here on Ravelry.
Hope to see you there!
Pattern is now available in French! Click here to purchase the french translation.
Pattern is also now available in Dutch! Click here to purchase the dutch translation.