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Annas Shawl

By Jenny CoombeA comforting crochet, this

shawl was designed as agift for a friend who was

going through a difficult

time. Crocheted using100% wool in a soft

heathered pink, this shawl

works up fast using simplechains and increases to

create a modern lace knit

shape. Make one foryourself or for a friend who

may just need a little

comfort in her life.

Finished Size: 45 inches wide (wingspan), 24.5 inches long (pre-

blocking); 52.5 inches wide (wingspan), 33 inches long (post-blocking)

Materials:

Yarn: 3 Skeins Patons Classic Merino Wool, 233 yards per 3.5 ounceskein, color Woodrose Heather

Hook: Size I crochet hook

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Blocking wires/suppliesfor blocking

Gauge: 12 sc/17 rows = 4 inches (post-blocking). Make sure youblock your swatch the way you will block your shawl for a more

accurate gauge. If it isnt draping (too stiff), go up a hook size.

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Body:

Row 1: Ch 6. 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in

next ch (center sc created), ch 2, skip next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Ch 1,turn.

Row 2: 2 sc in each of the first 2 sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc incenter sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 2 sc in each of the last 2 sc. Ch 1,

turn.

Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across to last sc before first ch-2

sp, 2 sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in center sc, ch 2, skip

next ch-2 sp, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in lastsc. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-50: Repeat Row 3, ending on a WS row. Turn. Do NOTFasten off.

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Finishing:Weave in ends using Tapestry hook, weaving them throughthe stitches themselves, not just the holes.

To Block: Wash shawl in mildly hot soapy water, being careful not toagitate. Let soak for 5-10 minutes.

Rinse in warm water to remove suds. Damp dry with a towel.

Pin shawl out to finished measurements, or to necessary widths/lengths,

on blocking boards or other blocking surfaces. Start with the top andbottom center and pin out as far as you can stretch it. Then pin out the

tips of the wings, as far as you can stretch them. Pin each Ch-4 loop

out. Once it has been all pinned, now the piece has had time to settle alittle bit, so take all the pins and stretch it out one last time. This will

allow the lace to show beautifully and give you more width/length.

Let air dry until completely dry. Unpin and wear!

2011 By Jenny Coombe/Kounting Sheep Designs: kountingsheep.blogspot.com Forpersonal use only. Although this is a free pattern, do not distribute in bulk withoutwritten consent of the designer. Do not sell finished items from this pattern.