Contains:
- Step-by-step instructions
- Many pictueres to explain technical Details
- Included tutorials: increases, decreases, crocheted bobbles, attached i-cord (improved method)
- Chart for colour testing
Materials you need at home:
- The yarn I used DEBBIE BLISS Angel (76% Mohair, 24% Seide, LL 210 m / 25 g) 1 skein each in Orange (Flame Fb 40), Petrol (Kingfisher Fb 023), Bright blue (Aqua Fb 009), Red (Ruby Fb 44), Aubergine (Claret Fb 43)
- Alternative Yarns > LANA GROSSA silkhair (210 m / 25 g) > ROWAN Kidsilk Haze (210 m / 25 g) > AUSTERMANN Kid Silk (225 m / 25 g) > WILLOW & LARK Plume (210 m / 25 g) > ITO Sensai (240 m / 20 g)
- Long circular needle and set of dpn in size US 4, 5 or 6 / GB 9 or 8 / metric 3.5 to 4.0 mm
- Crochet hook in size US E, F or G / GB 9, 8 or 7 / metric 3.5 to 4.5 mm
Treat yourself to a luxury crescent shaped shawl in precious mohair and silk that stands out with a dramatic color combination and unusual details. You wonder about the name? The colors remindend me of the necklesses the old pharaos wore, so I borrowed the name of the legendary lady pharao Hatschepsut. I am sure she would have loved the shawl – desert nights can be very chilly! You would prefer other colors? Please have a look at the pictures – there are other color combinations in the picture gallery!
Please mind: I developed this pattern exclusively for mohair lace yarn. There are irregular increases that remain invisible in mohair, but the increases may show in a smooth yarn. Your yarn should have a halo.
Skill level medium. The shawl is rather easy to knit, but the mohair yarn is a challenge due to the fact that you have a very hard time when you want to unravel it. It might be too much of a challenge for a beginner.
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