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Peacock Feather Shawl
Pure decadence with every stitch, you will love making this shawl as much as you will love wearing it. A perfect marriage of Gelato and La Boheme give The Peacock Feather Shawl a wonderful texture and gorgeous drape. Add a little shimmer and shine to your clothing ensemble.
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: approx. 23” from center top edge to bottom edge, approx. 40 (68)” wingspan; all measurements taken after blocking. Shown in large size.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Fiesta Yarns, “Gelato” (100% rayon; 260 yds, 3 oz): sugar cane #153; 1 (2) hanks.
Fiesta Yarns, “La Boheme” (47% rayon, 32% brushed kid mohair, 14% wool, 4% nylon, 3% metallic; 165 yds, 4 oz): sugar cane, #153; 2 (3) hanks.
Hook: Size US F (3.75 mm) and US H (5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: tapestry needle.
GAUGE
pre-blocked gauge:
2 st patt reps = 2.5” X 4.5” in Post Stitch patt and Gelato.
1 st patt rep = 8.5” X 9.75” in Pineapple Stitch patt and La Boheme.
blocked gauge:
2 st patt reps = 4.5” x 5.5” in Post Stitch patt and Gelato.
1 st patt rep = 10” x 13” in Pineapple Stitch and La Boheme. NOTE: Gauge will be DRASTICALLY different after blocking and it is VITAL that you take a blocked gauge to ensure the correct finished size and yarn requirements.
NOTE: Pattern is mainly in chart form with very little written instruction. The increases are charted for your convenience.
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- First published: October 2011
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