Note: This pattern was revised on 4/11/12. Please download a new PDF if your copy is an older version.
Today's free pattern is the stunning, Jasmine Shawl, in Jasmine, our 100% silk yarn.
The Jasmine Shawl is a triangular lace shawl worked from the center top to the edges.
The Jasmine Shawl has beautiful flower blooms on the edges.
We had a chance to interview the Jasmine Shawl's designer, Cheri McEwen. Cheri is a stay at home mother to a three year-old. She started designing about 2 years ago, and does both crochet and knit designs. She was nominated for 2010 Crochet Liberation Front Flamie Awards for Best New Designer and for Best Adult Accessory. Her patterns have been published in Crochetvolution and she has worked with several independent dyers to provide patterns for their yarn clubs. In addition, expect to see Cheri's work in a prayer shawl book to be published by Creative Partners, LLC in 2012. Cheri can be found on Ravelry as dartfrog911.
Galler Yarns (GY): How did you first learn to knit?
Cheri: I taught myself to knit from a book about 10 years ago. I lived in Texas for nine years and didn't really need any sweaters, so I concentrated on lace. I really love the complexity that results from simple stitches. I also crochet and have been doing that since I was about 6 years old.
GY: What was your original inspiration for publishing your designs?
Cheri: Believe it or not, I was bored one day and asked some of my Ravelry friends to describe their favorite shawl. The result was the Small Talk Shawl, which is named after the Ravelry group, Crochet Small Talkers. Everyone liked my swatches and asked me to publish the pattern. The process was interesting and I have been designing in both knit and crochet since then. That was about 2 years ago.
GY: Where do you generally find your creative inspiration?
Cheri: Inspiration comes from all over. Sometimes I see a yarn and can tell what it wants to be. Other times, it can be something as simple as a conversation or a strange shadow that sparks an idea. I take inspiration where I can find it and try to jot something down before I forget.
GY: Why did you choose Jasmine yarn for this shawl pattern?
Cheri: I designed the Jasmine shawl to take advantage of the shine of the 100% silk. The pattern is textured and lacy without overbearing the yarn. I chose to do a border of Estonian star stitches around the bottom edge to give it a touch more lace and provide a open edge. The repeats are long, but not overly complicated. I have provided written and charted directions. The shawl can be made to any size by adjusting the repeats in the body.
Thanks for stopping by the Galler Yarns blog for an interview, Cheri!
Why is the web page in Russian?
ReplyDeleteI'm not seeing it in Russian on my browser. Please email me at mariecrochetsATgmailDOTcom if you are still having this problem. Thanks, Marie
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ReplyDeleteI have the updated version that was revised on 4/11/12. Anyway I have completed the first round of 21-52 and now on my needle have 113 sts. I am abit confused on the repeats. Below I shall have the row 21 and my questions in parenthesis ( ). I should have 117 sts if every row increase is 4 stitches. I appreciate if you could help me on this.
Row 21: K3, yo, K1. *Yo, sk2p, yo, K1,** k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, ssk, K1* once. (Do I repeat this row *-* 2 times, a total of 3) Yo, sk2p. (Yo, K1) three times. Repeat from * to * once. (Do I repeat this row *-* 2 more times, a total of 3) Repeat from * to ** once. Yo, K3. (53 sts)
Thanks again
Melinda
mltai@melindatai.com
Hi Melinda! At the end of the second repeat of row 21 you will have a total of 117 sts. The repeat will be done a total of three times per half. Here it is all written out:
DeleteK3, yo, k1,( yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k1) 3 times, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, yo, K1[center stitch], yo, k1,( yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k1),3 times, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, yo, k3
When you get to the third repeat, it will be done a total of five times per half. I hope this helps to answer your question. Please let me know if you need more help!
Cheri
Thanks for responding, Cheri! As the designer, you did a much better job of explaining the pattern than I could :).
ReplyDeleteIs there anywhere I can get this GORGEOUS GORGEOUS pattern NOT in pdf???? Oh please say yes!! Jeannie oregonchild54@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannie: Sorry to disappoint but the pattern is only available as a PDF.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the number of stitch increase or decrease for each row of the edging, ie from row 48 and then each right side row of the edging?
ReplyDeleteAm I the only knitter who has had a problem with the shawl edging? I repeated from row 21 and ended with row 48 on the fourth repeat (361) stitches. I have taken out rows 9, 10 and 11 of the edging until the thread is almost worn out and still cannot make it come out right. How many stitches of increase/decrease is there beginning with row 1 of the edging from row 48 of the body of the shawl and each row of the edging after that?
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing. We haven't heard from other knitters about the edging. When you say come out right do you mean the stitch counts aren't adding up or that you don't like the look of the edging? You may also want to get in touch with the designer on Ravelry by following the links above.
DeleteI am sorry, but my understanding is a little dense. Under the special stitch instructions you say to k1, yo in the next three stitches at once. Do you mean knitting the next three stitches and in between yo's, or does one knit three at once, yo,k,yo, etc. in all three at once? (I hope the questions is not too confusing either)
ReplyDeleteHi Sonya: Here is a link to a video showing you how to do 3-into-9. This stitch is the same idea, but fewer repeats. I hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FphN-OScOaY
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