Designed by Lana Jois
Sizing S (L)
Shown in S, see schematic for finished measurements
Yarn used
Mabel & Ivy Coast Ombre shade pack
1 pack in number 8 colourway Ecru (A), Aconite (B), Amber (C), Rosehip (D) & Lead (E)
About the yarn
2-ply; 140m per 20g; 55% lambswool, 45% cotton
Tension
20 sts x 26 rows = 10cm measured over St st
Needles used
4mm circular, 100cm
Abbreviations
kyok: [k1, yo, k1] into next st. 2 sts inc'd
LANA SAYS "This shawl, with its richly- patterned border of colourful lace motifs and dropped stitches, mimics the fine print and embroidered look of traditional Indian textiles and uses the exact hues found in every Indian kitchen’s spice box".
STITCH PATTERN
Border Lace
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 2: K2, kyok, k to last 3 sts, kyok, k2. 4 sts inc'd
Row 3: K2, yo, k to last 2 sts, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each st, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 4: K2, kyok, k to last 3 sts, dropping extra wraps, kyok, k2. 4 sts inc'd
Row 5: K2, yo, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 6, 8, 10, 12, & 14: K2, kyok, p to last 3 sts, kyok, k2. 4 sts inc'd
Row 7: K2, yo, *k1, yo, k4, cdd, k4, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 9: K2, yo, k5, *yo, k3, cdd, k3, yo, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 11: K2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, *yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to last 9 sts, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k2, ssk, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 13: K2, yo, k1, yo, k1, cdd, k1, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1, cdd, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 15: K2, yo, k1, *k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts inc'd
Row 16: K2, kyok, p to last 3 sts, kyok, k2. 4 sts inc'd
Rep these 16 rows for patt.
The shawl is worked from the top down with increases at the edges. The lace pattern may be worked from the chart or written instructions. Stitches worked by wrapping the yarn twice around the needle count as 1 st throughout.
With B, cast on 5 sts.
Set-up Rows
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k1, yo, k2. 7 sts
Row 2: K2, kyok, p1, kyok, k2. 11 sts
Row 3: K2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 13 sts
Row 4: K2, kyok, p to last 3 sts, kyok, k2. 17 sts
Rep rows 3-4 thirteen (nineteen) more times. 95 (131)
Border
Work Border Lace patt from chart or written instructions changing colours as follows:
First Rep: Work rows 1-2 with E, rows 3-4 with A and rows 5-16 with A. 143 (179) sts
Second Rep: Work rows 1-2 with C, rows 3-4 with A and rows 5-16 with B. 191 (227) sts
Third rep: Work rows 1-2 with D, rows 3-4 with A and rows 5-16 with C. 239 (275) sts
Fourth rep: Work rows 1-2 with E, rows 3-4 with A and rows 5-16 with D. 287 (323) sts
Fifth rep: Work rows 1-2 with B, rows 3-4 with A and rows 5-16 with E. 335 (371) sts
Lower edge
With C, rep rows 1-2 of Border Lace patt. 341 (377) sts
Change to A and rep Row 3 of Border Lace patt. 343 (379) sts
Change to C and cast off as follows: P1, *p1, sl both sts to LH needle, p2tog; rep from * to end, fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to measurements given in schematic.