Ysolda Teague - Damson Shawl

Damson is a pretty, simple little shawl, requiring just one skein of sock yarn, that’s fun to knit and easy to wear.

 

Working two columns of paired yarn over increases that radiate from the centre neck cast on creates a curved shape that drapes perfectly around your shoulders. Increasing at the edges on both right and wrong side rows creates long points that also make Damson perfect to wear as a scarf. The large scale of the lace creates a dramatic scalloped edge, finished with a deceptively simple looped edging.

Both written and charted directions are provided for the lace.

Materials

440 yds / 402m fingering (4ply) weight yarn.

Shown in Malabrigo Sock (100% merino, 440 yards / 402 meters, 3.53oz /100g) in Eggplant.

Size 6 US / 4mm circular needle (24” / 60cm or longer).

Gauge

24 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10cm in st st.

Matching exact gauge isn’t crucial, but your gauge will obviously affect the finished size.

Size

Approx 22” from centre to point and 12” from centre to bottom edge.