This is The Third One. The rectangle sister of The Second One.
Copyright to pictures:
Photo 1 and 2: Irina Shaar (shawl)
Photo 3 and 6: MoniqueB (in between)
Photo 4 and 8: MoniqueD (shawl)
Photo 5: GerthaS (scarf)
Photo 7, 9, 10 and 11: SusanG (shawl)
Photo 12: SandyH (shawl)
Photo 13: DebbieC (shawl)
This design is a combination of shawls I saw on the Shetland Museum and Archives website and the cover of the Unst Heritage Center booklet of 2014.
I did some minor alterations, made a new edge pattern and made sure the pattern came out as a balanced piece.
There was quite a lot of discovery, how to unravel a pattern like the tree. It looked so easy but it took me several attempts in both writing and swatching before I got it right.
Both borders are, compared to my other designs, extremely long. A bit more than 220 rows each. So, that leaves a bit less for the centre. Initially I had planned for 9 repeats, but 7 was already enough.
Due to the construction of the shawl, it is easy to omit a repeat or 2 from the center. The edge is worked continously, and for the end size, it doesn't need adapting.
But, it does a bit in the width, so I gave the design 3 options. A shawl, a scarf and in between.
The testknitters have worked very hard to make this all possible.
The testknitters have worked very hard to make this all possible.
Many, many thanks to Irina, Gertha, MoniqueD, Sandy, Debbie and Susan. Thank you.
Info on the pattern:
Notions: stitch markers (5 - 6), suitable detergent, blocking kit and T-pins, towels, blocking location, tapestry needle.
Not all given needle sizes are needed.
US0, US4 and US00
Testknitter: Susan G (shawl, gold)
Yarn: The Gossamer Web “Phoenix” hand dyed by Susan in
“Golden Pear”, 2/52NM cash/silk/merino (available on Etsy!)
Needle size: US0 or 2mm (circular)
Shawl size: 193cm x 91cm / 76” x 36”
Weight: 83gr 2158m
Testknitter: MoniqueD (shawl, lapis blue)
Yarn: Great British Wool “Lofty Lace” in lapis blue 2/30NM wool, mohair, silk
Needle size: US0 or 2mm (circulars)
Shawl size: 230cm x 105cm / 90.5” x 41.3”
Weight: 147 gr
Testknitter: Irina Shaar (shawl, light lavender) (photo on the cover)
Yarn: Colourmart 2/52NM 100% merino colour 027439 (it may not be available in this colour).
Needle size: US00 or 1,75mm (circulars)
Shawl size: 210cm x 105cm / 82.6” x 41.3”
Weight: 85gr 2210m
And of the other testknitters and myself the info is in the pattern so you can make an informed choice.
The scarf is worked with sock yarn and US4 or 3,5mm needles.
