Mariposa Shawl

Introducing the Mariposa Shawl, a stunning feather and fan lace shawl that beautifully showcases the delicate qualities of a mohair blend yarn. This exquisite piece features a charming beaded border and an elegant beaded picot bind-off, adding both shine and weight to the design. Skillfully crafted in three distinct sections, the Mariposa Shawl creates a graceful shape that drapes effortlessly over the shoulders, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion, from casual outings to formal events.

Yarn: Approximately 375 yards of high-quality laceweight yarn is required to achieve the delicate and airy texture of this shawl.

Skills Required: To successfully create the Mariposa Shawl, you should be familiar with reading a knitting chart, as well as basic techniques including provisional cast on, knitting, purling, k2tog (knit two together), yarn overs (yo), and placing beads onto stitches using a crochet hook. This project is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to enhance their skills!

Additional Materials Needed: Ensure you have a steel crochet hook size 12 for bead placement, approximately 275 size 6/0 seed beads to add sparkle to your shawl, and three stitch markers to keep track of your progress. You will also need a crochet hook for the provisional cast on, waste yarn for this technique, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and blocking wires or pins for effective wet blocking to achieve that perfect finish.

Designer Note: As a designer who tends to knit loosely, I highly recommend checking your gauge before starting this project. Depending on your individual tension, it may be necessary to increase your needle size by 1 or 2 sizes to ensure a proper fit and drape. This attention to detail can make all the difference in achieving a beautifully crafted Mariposa Shawl.

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