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Umbel Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

work basic lace stitches

Pattern Description:

Umbel is a botanical term for a type of inflorescence that resembles an umbrella. I chose the name because the clusters of nupps in this stitch pattern remind me of Queen Anne's Lace and geraniums.

Umbel is a flat-knit square shawl, worked in a beautiful textured Estonian lace stitch. It is designed to stay on the shoulders, drape beautifully and keep you warm when there's a chill in the air. Instructions are provided for altering the size of the shawl, and it's possible for more advanced knitters to work this as a triangular shawl using the Fill-in-the-Blanks Shawl Design ebook.

Gauge:

- 15 sts / 20 rows over 10cm / 4in in stocking stitch after blocking.
- Gauge isn't critical, but it will affect the final size and yardage of the shawl.
- Make sure the lace looks open and clear.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Finished size is 100cm / 40in across each side of the square,
with a height of 70cm / 27.5in at the central point when worn.
Instructions are included for working a smaller or larger shawl.

Materials:

Approx. 750m / 820yds of lace-weight yarn
4mm (US 6) straight or circular needles
5.5mm (US 9) needle for binding off

You Will Also Need:

5 stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Blocking wires & pins