A Study in Botany (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

A great project for beginner lace knitters! This shawlette is created with increases happening every other row. It begins with subtle 4-stitch increases over the first chart, followed by the repeat chart which increases by 8 stitches. This creates a unique elongated triangle shape. The shawlette can easily be lengthened into a shawl with more repeats. A stretchy yarn-over bind-off finishes off the edge, allowing the lace to expand and grow with blocking. Pattern includes charts and separate written instructions. All stitch repeats appear in bold text for easier reading.

Yarn
Note: Yardage does not include a gauge swatch
Approx. 270 yards of Lace weight yarn (Shown in Knit Picks Voliere in “Cockatoo”.)

Needles
Shawl: US #4/3.5 mm circular needles, 40”/101.5 cm or longer for working back and forth
Bind Off: (1) US #6/4 mm needle or needle 2 sizes larger than the size you make gauge in

Notions
(4) Stitch markers, to separate chart sections
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Materials

Gauge
(worked flat & blocked)
Worked on US #4/3.5 mm needles in lace pattern
18 stitches & 24 rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm

Finished Measurements
Laying flat, blocked
40”/101.5 cm wide at top, from point to point and 21”/53 cm depth, top edge to center point

Stitches Used
Cdd – Slip 2 stitches together knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitches over knit stitch.

Techniques Used
Garter Tab
Yarn Over Bind Off