Quince & Co Padparadscha - PDF

uDesigned by

Nadya Stallings

Both form and function are celebrated equally in Nadya’s shawl, knit in fingering-weight Finch. Bold garter stitch frames delicate lace, while subtle short-row shaping makes for a beautiful fit. Choose from one of Finch’s sixty-five colorways to cast on this gorgeous design.

Finished Measurements:

58" [147.5 cm] wingspan, 28" [71 cm] deep at center / Sample shown on a 5' 6" [167.5 cm] tall model

Yarn:

finch / 5 skeins Sedum 142

Needles:

40" circular needle in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

Gauge:

20 sts and 38 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern, after blocking.

Construction:

Triangular shawl is worked from bottom up with gradual increases along both sides. The top portion of the shawl is slightly shaped with a few short rows. A sewn bind off is used to ensure a flexible top border.

Skills Required:

Long tail cast-on, wrap-and-turn short rows, sewn bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.