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La Cumparsita Shawl Pattern
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KnittingType:
Special OccasionFit:
Plus-sized, Tall, Petite, WomenItem:
ShawlSkill Level:
Advanced
Basic Skills Necessary:
- knit
- purl
- yarn over
- decrease
- increase
- cast on
- bind off
- work from a chart
- blocking lace
Pattern Description:
La Cumparsita is one of the most well known tangos and means 'the little parade.' This delicate lacy shawl is composed of two complimentary lace patterns and a simple border with an easy picot bind off. Worked in superwash merino wool, it's surprisingly durable and ready to be worn over a flirty ruffled dress or slung round your neck as a elegant scarf.
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- One Size: 62"/157.5 cm wide by 31"/79 cm deep
Materials:
- 560 yds/512 m Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Blonde Superwash Sock
- US size 5/3.75mm (or size to obtain gauge) circular needles 32"/80cm length
- NOTE: Yarn estimate is exact, you may wish to buy extra to be safe.
You Will Also Need:
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- blocking supplies
- Optional: cotton thread for lifelines
La Cumparsita Shawl Pattern
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About the Designer
I have a non-crafty day job, but in my off time, I am an independent knitting pattern designer, Production Assistant at http://twistcollective.com and all purpose crafty person. Over the past year, I've taken up sewing in earnest and am doing my best to get gooder at it. It's going wellishly.
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