...recently a new trinity stitch pattern prayer shawl has been started....
...this simple knit project is worked in the evenings...
...an easy handwork that doesn't require following a strict pattern...
I wanted this particular prayer shawl to be approximately 48-50" wide...
...so I cast on 99 stitches...
...knit 3 - purl 3 repeating pattern....
...always begin and end each row with a knit 3....
...again, using Homespun Lion Brand yarn
...#315 tudor color was chosen...
...which is working up into a striped design...
...anticipated more of an overall mottled look, but this is pretty too...
...am just having to be careful about keeping the striped design when changing skeins of yarn...
...so it takes a little bit more planning...
Using size 13/9.0mm needles....
...cast on 99 stitches...
...1 skein of yarn knitted @10" of length...
....this will be knitted to @64" long- before fringing...
...I plan on fringing this like the simple knit prayer shawl...
...so am already looking at other colors to add to the fringe....
...will let you know what is chosen...
...and when it's complete...
In Summary:
Trinity Stitch Pattern Prayer Shawl 50" x 64"
Finished prayer shawl: approximately 50" x 64" (before fringing)
Needles: 9.0 mm/size 13
Yarn Used: Homespun Lion Brand
Color: #315 Tudor
Skeins of yarn needed: 5- (I purchased 8 skeins for choices in matching colorways in striping; if using a non-striping colorway, only need 5 skeins)
Cast on: 99 stitches
Repeating pattern: knit 3 - purl 3 (always begin and end each row with a knit 3)
Work pattern until prayer shawl is desired length. Bind off. Fringe. See a simple knit prayer shawl and printer-friendly link for more information.
Note: This prayer shawl modifies the simple knit prayer shawl pattern by casting on more stitches to obtain a wider finished prayer shawl. The other instructions are the same.
~Lisa
UPDATE 6.19.2012 ~ This prayer shawl completed beautifully, only using 5 skeins of yarn.
The #315 tudor colorway 'stripes' on its own as you knit, as you can clearly see in the photo above, so I was glad I'd purchased 8 skeins, as it gave me more choices matching up the striping when changing skeins as each skein begins and ends with a different part of the coloring. I used the same yarn colorway for the 10" double-strands of fringe and it was pretty with all the different colors in the yarn adding to the 'fringe' effect. The completed project notes can be found here that includes photos, notes and a link to my ravelry project page. I still used straight needles, even though I cast on 99 stitches, and it worked well for me.
I hope all this makes sense, but if you should have any questions, or need more clarification, please feel free to drop me a note at [email protected]. ~Lisa
UPDATE 6.19.2012 ~ This prayer shawl completed beautifully, only using 5 skeins of yarn.
I hope all this makes sense, but if you should have any questions, or need more clarification, please feel free to drop me a note at [email protected]. ~Lisa
Oh, how soft and lovely that looks!
ReplyDeleteHi Mama Pea ~ you are right.... that Homespun Lion Brand Yarn is so incredibly soft. It is interesting how this one is knitting up.
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This is really beautiful! I’m interested in starting making prayer shawls for our church. You’ve given me inspiration. Thank you!
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