Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair is a stunning half-circle shawl pattern, expertly designed to be worked from the bottom up. This versatile pattern features intricate designs on both the right and wrong sides, making it an exquisite project for knitters looking to showcase their skills. The pattern includes comprehensive charts and detailed written directions, ensuring clarity and ease of use for all levels of knitters. If you’d like to add a touch of sparkle, the instructions also guide you on where to place beautiful beads throughout your shawl.
Suggested Yarn: For this enchanting shawl, we recommend using Rendezvous Treasure or any quality fingering weight yarn. The sample was beautifully crafted in the Rampion colorway, which you can conveniently purchase from my Etsy store. Choosing the right yarn is crucial for capturing the delicate drape and intricate details of this lovely shawl.
Yardage Required: Whether you're knitting a size S, M, L, XL, or XXL, you'll need the following yardage of Rendezvous Treasure: 397 (566, 831, 1081, 1358) yards / 363 (517, 759, 988, 1241) meters of fingering weight yarn. Ensure you have enough yarn on hand to complete your project without any interruptions.
Essential Notions: To complete your shawl, gather your essential knitting notions, including a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, blocking pins for achieving that perfect shape, and a size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for bead placement (optional). You will also need approximately 12 stitch markers to help keep track of your progress and stitches.
Beads: For those who wish to enhance their shawl with a touch of elegance, you’ll need 198 (252, 574, 697, 820) pieces of size 6/0 glass seed beads. Adding these beads is completely optional but will certainly elevate the overall look of your shawl and make it a unique piece of wearable art.
Embark on your knitting journey with the Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair shawl pattern and create a beautiful, flowing accessory that will be cherished for years to come!
