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maggie 6:12 pm on January 25, 2011 Reply

Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl knitting pattern

Wrap yourself in this warming shoulderette shawl, bordered with a leafy pattern reminiscent of ginkgo biloba foliage. The ginkgo tree has been called a living fossil. Its form has remained virtually unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs, lending it a vast sense of eternity. Last September when I was creating this

pattern, here in New Zealand the ginkgo trees were unfurling their new spring growth, while those of you in the northern hemisphere lucky enough to live near these beautiful trees, were enjoying the golden hues of their autumn/fall foliage. This shawl is a peaceful knit zone out in meditative stocking stitch until you reach the border. Then the lace pattern is worked on both the knit and purl sides, requiring a little more concentration. :) Recommended Audio Meditation The Tree A Grounding Meditation (free audio link)

Japanese Ginkgo Trees photo by Inoc

Inspiration I first saw this lace stitch on a knitted dish cloth and envisaged it would make an attractive edging for a triangular top-down shawl. I charted the written instructions and mirror imaged the lace, adapting it to fit within a triangle shawl shape. After completing a small test knit, the edging reminded me of the ginkgo tree and its beautiful fan shaped leaves. To emphasize this, I used a stretchy bind-off, so the leaves could be blocked easily into shape. I spun the handspun version from heathered green batts created by David from Southern Cross Fibre; baby alpaca lending the fine merino wool extra warmth and a cosy halo. The gold version is from sock yarn I hand dyed.

Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl (Pattern is written in American English) Printable PDF (free download) Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl US LETTER paper size Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl A4 paper size Finished Measurements Length at center back: 22 inches (55 centimetres) Width: 46 inches (115 centimetres) Yarn Handspun version (green) 330yds/300m sportweight yarn; 330yd per 3.5oz (300m per 100g) skein Yarn used; two ply high-twist, handspun from Southern Cross Fibre Eucalyptus Grove batts, 20% baby alpaca, 80% merino. 4 oz (116g) yielded 382 yards (348m) approx. 16wpi Sock yarn version (gold) 330yds/300m sock/fingering yarn; 366yd per 3.5oz (333m per 100g) skein

Needle Size US 6/4.00mm circular needle, 24in (60cm) or longer for body, US 8/5.00mm and US 10/6.00mm circular needles of the same length, for loose edging and bind off Accessories Crochet hook for provisional cast on in a size close to needle size Waste yarn for provisional cast on Blocking wires and rust-proof pins Stitch markers, if you like to mark the center stitch or pattern repeats Gauge 22 stitches per 4in (10cm) in stockinette stitch before blocking. 17 stitches per 4in (10cm) in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Gauge is not critical, unless limited yardage is an issue. Pattern Notes Triangular shawl is worked from the center top down starting with a provisional crochet cast on. A stockinette portion is worked first, followed by a lace edging. A garter stitch border two stitches wide is worked either side of the chart. The pattern repeat is outlined in red and is worked 5 times on each half of the shawl. Increasing Shawl Size If you wish to increase the size of the stockinette section of the shawl before you begin the lace chart, you need an odd multiple of 15 stitches + 2, when these stitches are counted between the center stitch and the garter stitch border on each half of the shawl. For example, this shawl uses a multiple of (5 x 15) + 2 on each half. The next size up would require (7 x 15) + 2 on each half, so for this size you would knit in stockinette stitch until row 106, beginning lace chart on row 107.

Stitch Explanations K on RS, P on WS Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side P on RS, K on WS Purl on the right side, knit on the wrong side k2tog Knit 2 sts together; 1 st decreased p2tog Purl 2 sts together; 1 st decreased SKP Slip 1 st knitwise, then knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over; 1 st decreased SSP Slip 2 stitches knitwise, return both to left needle then purl those 2 stitches together from behind; 1 st decreased. SK2P Slip 1 stitch, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over; 2 sts decreased. yo Yarn over st Stitch Lace Border Chart

Directions Work provisional crochet cast on: Using crochet hook and the waste yarn, chain 4 sts. Using US 6/4.00mm knitting needle and main yarn, pick up and knit 2 sts through the bumps on the reverse side of the crochet chain. Knit 7 rows. Turn work 90 degrees clockwise and pick up and knit 1 st in each garter stitch ridge along the edge, picking up a total of 3 sts. Unravel the waste yarn chain. Place the 2 live sts left exposed onto the left needle. Knit these 2 sts. 7 sts total.

Begin stockinette stitch section: Row 1: k2 (garter st border), yo, k to before center st, yo, k1 (center st), yo, k to before garter st border, yo, k2 (garter st border) Row 2: k2 (garter st border), purl to last 2 sts, k2 (garter st border) Rows 3 76: Repeat rows 1 and 2. After working row 76 there should be 77 sts between the center st and the garter st border, on each half of the shawl. Total stitch count for this row is 159 sts. Begin lace border chart: Row 77: Work row 1 of lace border chart, working 5 pattern repeats (outlined in red) on each half of shawl. Continue to follow chart, continuing garter st border either side of chart. Work row 34 of chart using US 8/5.00mm needle. Chart is now complete. Bind off using US 10/6.00mm needle. You need a stretchy bind-off to block the edging into leaf shapes. I used this one: k2, insert left needle into front of these 2 sts (leave right needle in position) and k2tog. *One st remaining on right needle. K1, insert left needle into front of these 2 sts (leave right needle in position) and k2tog. Repeat from * until all sts are bound off. Finishing and Wet Blocking Weave in ends. Soak shawl for 30 minutes in water with a little woolwash if desired. To block shawl, insert a blocking wire through the column of center stitches and another through the eyelets along the garter stitch border. Stretch shawl into a triangle. Pull out the lace edging using multiple pins to form the gingko leaf shapes as per the photos. For each border leaf insert the first pin at the center leaf vein point and then use the other pins to secure the edges. If desired, use a pin to expand open the large eyelet hole near each pattern leaf. Allow shawl to dry, unpin and enjoy!

Fran at Very Pashmina 11:14 pm on January 31, 2011 Permalink | Reply Wow! The color really matches your inspiration. Beautiful work with that knitted shawl. I like it!

alex 6:24 am on February 4, 2011 Permalink | Reply

thank you so much for this pattern its so beautiful XOXO from Paris

solange cristiny 7:35 am on February 4, 2011 Permalink | Reply Muito obrigada por disponibilizar a receita. O xale maravilhoso, gostei muito. Gostei muito da cor amarela. Parabns!! Solange Cristiny (Brasil)

l'aiguille 11:10 am on February 5, 2011 Permalink | Reply Very beautiful, so delicate ! This will be the next shawl ill knit :)

thinking about casting on > actually casting on Feather and Fan 8:29 pm on February 5, 2011 Permalink | Reply [...] Ginkgo shoulderette shawl, which is free, mostly stockinette, and so gorgeous! It looks like it might be a nice one to give [...]

Kim 2:08 pm on February 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply Its so gorgeous! Thanks so much for the pattern. Ill be knitting this soon!

Maria del Valle 11:41 am on February 17, 2011 Permalink | Reply Very beautiful!! Thanks!! Maria del Valle

Suzanne 3:52 pm on February 17, 2011 Permalink | Reply Oh! So beautiful! But I cant get the pdf links to work. :-(

maggie 3:15 am on February 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply For anyone experiencing problems downloading the pattern PDF files, please check that you have the current version of Adobe Reader installed: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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Paula 6:59 am on March 1, 2011 Permalink | Reply Thanks a lot for sharing such a beautiful pattern!

Sandi S 10:43 pm on March 9, 2011 Permalink | Reply Its gorgeous, but I have a brain recognition problem that makes it impossible to see the symbols on the chart. Is there a written out version of this pattern? I sure hope there is

colleen 10:29 am on March 16, 2011 Permalink | Reply What a beautiful, stunning, breathtaking shawl. Lovely the way its been photographed to show it to best advantage. Your work is lovely, and I want to make this one myself. Thank you for your inspiration story with it, and the photo of the trees.

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debbie 2:15 pm on April 15, 2011 Permalink | Reply Hello!!!! This is soooooooo GORGEOUS I cannot wait to make itand I am hoping it comes out as beautiful as yours!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful pattern..I will surely let you know when I finish it!!! DEB :)

ulusoydantel 3:33 pm on April 19, 2011 Permalink | Reply beautiful shawl:)

dora wang 9:37 am on April 21, 2011 Permalink | Reply It is the most beautiful shawl I,ve ever seen, Thank you for sharing such wonderful pattern

Deepa 12:16 pm on April 21, 2011 Permalink | Reply I found your beautiful pattern from the comments section on the Yarn Harlots blog. It is utterly gorgeous. Thank you for your generosity in sharing with the knitting community!

tmiles 1:23 am on April 25, 2011 Permalink | Reply Is it possible to increase the size of this shoulderette by working additional lace repeats? I love the look of the lace and would like to make this larger, but with more of the lace rather than the st stitch.

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Sanna 10:27 am on May 9, 2011 Permalink | Reply Thanks.

Rosa 11:25 pm on May 14, 2011 Permalink | Reply Love this pattern but Im not an experienced knitter. A little confused about the pattern repeat. Could you explain? Im counting 51 stitches on each side of the chart .

LaDonna 11:31 pm on June 6, 2011 Permalink | Reply Maggie, I am knitting your beautiful shawl and I have a question. I would like to add pattern repeats (at least 2, maybe 3 on each side). HOw much more yarn do I need for each repeat? I dont know how to estimate increases and I could really use as much input as you can provide.

Kiki 4:23 am on June 23, 2011 Permalink | Reply Just found this pattern through Ravelry its absolutely perfect for that one skein of scarlet red Malabrigo lace I wasnt sure what to do with. Cant wait to have it done!

Kjord 3:30 am on July 1, 2011 Permalink | Reply Beautiful! Thank You for it! I got excited to knit it :)

selma tozan 11:50 am on July 30, 2011 Permalink | Reply ok gzel model tebrikler:)

Susan 1:22 am on August 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply Lovely pattern. I have this on my needles right now. Im almost done and its looking great. Thank you for sharing this pattern.

tanna 6:48 am on August 15, 2011 Permalink | Reply Thank you so much for this pattern! I LOVE the outcome! Made it in a Noro Shirakaba. Was a little worried that the inconsistencies of the yarn would detract too much from the beautiful pattern, but it is one of my favorite things to wear that I have made!! Thank you again! Blessings ~ tanna

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Sue 3:43 pm on August 25, 2011 Permalink | Reply Oh so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Stacey 9:50 pm on September 10, 2011 Permalink | Reply Beautiful! Planning on casting on tonight!

Judi 1:59 pm on September 25, 2011 Permalink | Reply How are the yos at the end of rows done?

Claire 5:54 pm on September 25, 2011 Permalink | Reply This is a beautiful pattern, thank you so much for sharing it! I just finished it up yesterday and it turned out great. This is the most complex pattern Ive tried to date and I found it to be a really relaxing and enjoyable knit. Youre very talented! Thanks again! ~CMM

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