Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Measurements:
Width:
34 cm [13 ⅜ inches]
Shawl length (excluding cuffs):
160 (175) 185 (195) 205 (220) 230 (245) cm
[63 (68 ⅞) 72 ⅞ (76 ¾) 80 ¾ (86 ⅝) 90 ½ (96 ½) inches]
Cuff length:
26 cm [10 ¼ inches]
Gauge:
20 stitches x 26 rows in lace pattern using 4 mm [US6] needles = 10 x 10 cm [ 4 x 4 inches]
Needles:
Circular needles 3 mm [US2.5] (80 cm [32 inches])
Circular needles 4 mm [US6] (80 cm [32 inches])
Double-pointed needles if not using the magic loop technique
Materials:
The recommended yarn is by Knitting for Olive
Yarn Alternative 1:
1 strand of Pure Silk: 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) grams
held together with
1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair: 75 (75-100) 100 (100) 100 (100-125) 125 (125) grams
Yarn Alternative 2:
2 strands of Soft Silk Mohair: 150 (175) 200 (200) 225 (225) 250 (250) grams
Size Guide:
Measure yourself around the bust or the widest part of your upper body.
The sizes are designed for a bust circumference of approximately
75–84 (85–94) 95–99 (100–104) 105–114 (115–124) 125–139 (140–150) cm
[29 ½-33 ⅛ (33 ½-37) 37 ⅜-39 (39 ⅜-41) 41 ⅜-44 ⅞ (45 ¼-48 ⅞) 49 ¼-54 ¾ (55 ⅛-59) inches].
The fit is influenced by individual body proportions and the elasticity of the finished knitted fabric. The length of the shawl can easily be adjusted along the way to achieve the desired fit.
The finished measurements of the garment when knitted at gauge are listed on the first page of the pattern. Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat, after washing and blocking.
The off-white shawl is knitted using two strands of Silk Mohair (Colors: 0 and 6) by Isager. The shawl is knitted in size 2. The model has a bust measurement of 85 cm [33 ½ inches].
The dark pink shawl is knitted using one strand of Pure Silk and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair (Color: Plum Rose) by Knitting for Olive. The shawl is knitted in size 2. The model has a bust measurement of 85 cm [33 ½ inches].
