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Vendanges Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Plus-sized, Petite, Women, Girls

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Increase/decrease using M1R and k2tog.
Knit / purl
Working short rows
Bind off / cast on

Pattern Description:

Vendanges, the French word for grape harvesting in a vineyard, was inspired by my parent's vineyard and the beautiful scenery I have the chance to witness every year at this very special event. As this event takes place during the Fall, I always need to cover my shoulders as the evening sets in. This simple yet pretty shawl was inspired by such need, with just the right touch of feminine rusticity.

This design comes in two classic shapes and yarn weight. The triangular shape uses a heavier DK weight yarn and more yardage while the crescent shape uses a lighter sport weight yarn and less yardage.

The pleats in this design are shaped with short rows, and may constitute the perfect first short row project for the knitter wanting to try this essential technique.

Gauge:

20 sts over 28 rows blocked in garter stitch over 4 inches square

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Triangular shape : 52'' long by 20'' wide
Crescent shape : 60'' long by 11'' wide

Materials:

Triangular shape: 450yds of DK or wool OR 2 skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh DK (DK weight, 100% superwash merino, 225 yds per 100gr skein). Sample shown used 'Dusk'.
Crescent shape: 360yds of Sport weight wool OR 1 skein of Madelinetosh Pashmina (sport weight, 75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yds per 100gr skein). Sample shown used 'Amber Trinklet'.

You Will Also Need:

Needles : US size 6 (4mm) long straight or circular 29 inches or longer
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers

Suggested yarn:

360 yards of Sport weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Madelinetosh Pashmina

Colorway:

Amber Trinklet