Secret Society
Secret Society Shawl: A Beautiful Triangular Lace Design
Introducing the Secret Society Shawl, a stunning bottom-up triangular shawl that captures the essence of nature and artistry. This unique design was inspired by the fascinating rocks found in The Burren, Ireland, which evoke imagery akin to the Eye of Horus and the eye depicted on the American Great Seal. As part of the captivating Northern Landscapes collection, this shawl pattern will appeal to knitters looking to explore rich cultural inspirations in their projects. Look forward to part one being released mid-August, followed by part two at the end of 2015 and part three in spring 2016.
Gauge Information:
Lace Weight Gauge: Achieve 23.75 stitches and 40 rows to a 4-inch (10 cm) square in Chart C1, once blocked for perfect stitch definition.
Fingering Weight Gauge: For fingering weight, aim for 24.5 stitches and 37.75 rows to a 4-inch (10 cm) square in Chart C1, blocked to enhance the lacework.
Yardage Requirements:
Lace Weight Yarn: You will need approximately 675 yards (617 meters) for smaller sizes and up to 1,185 yards (1,084 meters) for larger sizes of lace weight wool yarn that knits at 6-7 stitches per inch.
Fingering Weight Yarn: For fingering weight, gather around 850 yards (777 meters) for smaller sizes and up to 1,410 yards (1,289 meters) for larger sizes, also knitting at 6-7 stitches per inch.
Skills Required:
- Reading Lace Charts
- Lace Knitting on Every Row
- Working Stitches Through the Back of the Loop
- Effective Blocking Techniques
Yarn Recommendations:
This beautiful shawl is showcased using Bare Naked Wools ‘Mrs. Lincoln’s Lace,’ which includes 675 yards (617 meters) of exquisite yarn made from 70% Black Lincoln wool and 30% Black Rambouillet wool, packaged in a convenient 3.99 oz (113 grams) skein. For the fingering weight option, we recommend Bare Naked Wools ‘Stone Soup Fingering’, providing 450 yards (434 meters) per skein, consisting of 80% wool, 15% alpaca, 3% other fibers, and 2% plant fiber, with 2 skeins needed in the elegant Pumice colorway.
Embark on a knitting journey filled with inspiration and beauty with the Secret Society Shawl pattern, perfect for knitters of all levels. Add this exquisite design to your collection today!
