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    Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns
    Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns
    Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns
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    Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns

    By Louisa Harding

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    Whether you are looking for a simple scarf, chic evening wrap, or classic shawl, this book by Louisa Harding, one of the world's most influential designers, will inspire you to create beautiful hand-knitted garments. Harding's signature feminine style is showcased in this beautiful collection. Beginners will appreciate the simple and delicate stitch pieces, which result in surprisingly sophisticated fashions. Intermediate and advanced knitters will value the projects that involve more complex techniques incorporating lace, cable, and beading.
    Each design features a brief introduction that reveals the creative inspiration behind it and unlocks some of the secrets of the artistic process. Step-by-step instructions for each shawl, wrap, and scarf are accompanied by gorgeous color photographs of the finished work. With its blend of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities, Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves will appeal to knitters who want to learn new skills and to those looking for fresh ideas and creative inspiration.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateJan 15, 2020
    ISBN9780486846040
    Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns

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      Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves - Louisa Harding

      SHAWLS WRAPS AND SCARVES

      Copyright

      Copyright © 2020 by Louisa Harding

      All rights reserved.

      Design & Editorial

      Louisa Harding

      Photography & Design Layout

      Stephen Jessup

      Bibliographical Note

      Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns is a new work, first published by Dover Publications, Inc. in 2020.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Harding, Louisa, author.

      Title: Shawls, wraps, & scarves Louisa Harding.

      Other titles: Shawls, wraps, and scarves

      Description: Mineola : Dover Publications, Inc., 2020. | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: Whether you are looking for a classic shawl, chic evening wrap, or simple scarf pattern, this pattern book by Louisa Harding, one of the world’s most influential designers, will inspire you to create beautiful hand-knitted garments. Knitters of all skill levels will value the simple and delicate stitch patterns, which result in surprisingly sophisticated styles. More advanced knitters will appreciate the projects that introduce more complicated techniques involving lace, cable, and beading— Provided by publisher.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2019037898 | ISBN 9780486839998 (trade paperback)

      Subjects: LCSH: Knitting—Patterns. | Shawls. | Scarves.

      Classification: LCC TT825 .H3825 2020 | DDC 746.43/2041—dc23

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019037898

      Manufactured in the United States by LSC Communications 83999001

      www.doverpublications.com

      2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1

      2019

      CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      SHAWLS

      MIRA

      LARK’S ALVINA

      LIANA

      NUALA

      EVANTHE

      ROSELLA

      WRAPS

      ARIELLA

      ROSHNI

      OSPREY

      TANSIE

      GINERVA

      RAIZEL

      CRISTANA

      SCARVES

      LALITA

      OLENA

      PAVANA

      ASHNA

      ILARA

      FLORIE

      DULCIE

      APOLLINE

      ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY

      GENERAL INFORMATION

      YARN INFORMATION

      WASHING AND WET BLOCKING

      PROJECT ILLUSTRATIONS

      INDEX

      AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      CONTACT

      INSPIRATION

      INTRODUCTION

      SHAWLS, WRAPS, AND SCARVES…

      In this book, the hand-knit projects are categorized into three sections: shawls, which are triangular in shape, rectangular knitted wraps, and oblong-shaped scarves of varying lengths and construction. Traditionally, these items of clothing are knitted and worn to provide warmth. However, for the hand-knit designer, they provide the ideal design canvas. With the canvas established, which element comes first with a hand-knit design? The shape?The ya n? The c eative idea?

      As a design student, you are taught that every project starts with visual research work. Having been trained in this way I am constantly absorbing images, originally captured in note form in a sketchbook that traveled everywhere with me, and more frequently now as photographs on my phone. Often when sketching out design ideas, I am amazed to see what has inspired me.

      As an introduction to each project, I detail an element of my design process. For Lark’s Alvina, shape was my starting point. I wanted to create a triangular shawl that had a repetitive stitch pattern, easy to memorize, but when tied around the neck I wanted it to lie flat So I constructed a pointed edging, like a clipped curve in dressmaking. This allows the shawl to lie flat

      Ginerva wrap combines two design elements: yarn and creative inspiration. I found a stunning plant-dyed kid silk mohair and wanted to combine it with a lace weight cashmere. The colors are similar, but the kid silk mohair behaves in a different way when knitted: light and flyaw y. Looking back at photographs I had taken while on a spring walk, I came across an image of unfurling bracken, which appeared as opening hearts. I looked for a stitch pattern that represented this image and would work well with both yarns to create an ethereal design.

      The creative inspiration for Raizel was to design my own interpretation of the Paisley shawl. I had the idea for the motif shape using the Fair Isle knitting technique. When I originally swatched the design, I realized I wanted the hem to echo the bottom of the paisley outline. So I reswatched the design using a feather and fan stitch edging, which gave me the undulating hem. Thecolors I had originally selected did not provide enough contrast and again I looked to my visual resource images to find the ideal oatmeal and charcoal combination.

      My aim for this collection of patterns was to have a balance of projects: some stitch patterns simple to memorize and other designs more challenging and involved. One of the highlights of knitting a shawl, wrap, or scarf is unlike knitting a garment that needs to be fitted together like a jigsaw, you can combine yarn types and contrast stitches. The photographed projects have been designed to use specific yarns and colors. However, the knitting gauge is less of a constraint and is the perfect opportunity to try out unusual or precious yarns. I do hope you find patterns to inspire you on your creative knitting journey.

      SHAWLS WRAPS AND SCARVES

      SHAWLS

      SHAWLS

      MIRA

      FLUTTERING LACE EDGE SHAWL

      An elegant triangular shawl knit in lace weight yarn is the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

      Inspired by Victorian pocket handkerchiefs with delicate crochet details, this pretty lace edging undulates at the shawl’s hem and flutters as it catches the breeze.

      SHAWL

      Triangular shawl knitted from the bottom up

      Wet blocking dimensions

      Approximate length at center: 20 inches (51 cm)

      Approximate wingspan: 44 inches (112 cm)

      YARN

      Knitted in lace weight yarn

      Approximately 464 yards (425 m)

      Photographed in Yarntelier Cashmere Lace

      1 x 50g ball color 108 Fireside

      NEEDLES & NOTIONS

      US 6 (4 mm) 24 inches (60 cm) circular knitting needle

      12 stitch markers

      GAUGE

      20 stitches x 26 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) square measured over stockinette stitch, once washed and wet blocked

      NOTE

      Because of the large number of stitches cast on, I suggest using a circular needle.

      Place a marker every 20 stitches cast on. This helps to keep count of the stit hes.

      Remove the stitch markers on the first ow.

      MIRA

      SHAWL

      Using US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, work picot cast on as folls:

      *Cast on 7 sts using the cable cast-on method, bind off 2 sts slip st on RH needle back on to LH needle* (5 sts now on LH needle), rep from * to * until there are 290 sts on needle, cast on 3 sts. (293 sts)

      Work 2 rows in garter st.

      Next row (RS)(place SM): K4, place a SM, (K26, place a SM) 11 times, K3.

      Next row: K3, (SSM, K26) 11 times, SSM, K3.

      Work 8 rows lace patt from written instructions as folls:

      Row 1 (RS): K4, SSM, (K6, K3tog, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S2K1P2, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S1K2togP, K7, SSM) 11 times, K3.

      Row 2 and 2 foll WS rows: K3, (SSM, K1, P10, K1, P3, K1, P10) 11 times, SSM, K4.

      Row 3: K4, SSM, (K4, K3tog, (K1, yo) twice, K2, yo, S2K1P2, yo, K2, (yo, K1) twice, S1K2togP, K5, SSM) 11 times, K3.

      Row 5: K4, SSM, (K2, K3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K3, yo, S2K1P2, yo, K3, yo, K1, yo, K2, S1K2togP, K3, SSM) 11 times, K3.

      Row 7: K4, SSM, (K3tog, K3, yo, K1, yo, K4, yo, S2K1P2, yo, K4, yo, K1, yo, K3, S1K2togP, K1, SSM) 11 times, K3.

      Row 8: K3, (SSM, K1, P10, K1, P3, K1, P10) 11 times, SSM, K4.

      Now work from written instructions decreasing sts as indicated.

      Row 9 (dec): K4, remove SM, S1K2togP, yo, K8, yo, S2K1P, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S1K2togP, K7, SSM, (K6, K3tog, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S2K1P2, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S1K2togP, K7, SSM) 4 times, K7, yo, K3tog, place a SM, K1, yo, S2K1P, yo, K1, place a SM, S1K2togP, yo, K8, SSM, (K6, K3tog, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S2K1P2, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S1K2togP, K7, SSM) 4 times, K6, K3tog, (yo, K1) twice, yo, S2K1P2, yo, K8, yo, K3tog, remove SM, K4. (289 sts)

      Row 10: K4, P9, K1, P3, K1, P10, SSM, (K1, P10, K1, P3, K1, P10, SSM) 4 times, K1, P9, SSM, K1, P3, K1, SSM, P9, SSM, (K1, P10, K1, P3, K1, P10,

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