35 g laceweight yarn (more yarn needed for nupps)

175 beads
32 US 7 circular needles
34 markers

Indian Feathers

Lace Shawl

Cast on: 411 sts. (33 repeats 34 feathers).

k - knit stitch

Use method that stretches very well, single cast on (thumb cast on) was used for this shawl. Place markers every repeat.

Lace: Knit rows 1-28. Purl all WS rows. Work repeat between ** 33 times. At the end you will get 207 sts.

m sl - slip stitch

Row 1:
sl, ssk, k4, yo, k1, *yo, k4, dbl dec, k4, yo, k1*, repeat **, yo, k4, k2tog, k1
Row 3:
sl, ssk, k3, yo, k2, *k1, yo, k3, dbl dec, k3, yo, k2*,repeat **, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1
Row 5:
sl, ssk, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, yo, k2, dbl dec, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1*,repeat **, yo, ssk, yo, k2, k2tog, k1
Row 7:
sl, ssk, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, *k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1, dbl dec, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2*,repeat **, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 9:
sl, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, nupp, *k2, yo, ssk, yo, dbl dec, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, nupp*, repeat **, k2, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 11: sl, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, nupp, k1, *nupp, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, nupp, k1*,repeat **, nupp, k2, yo, ssk, k2
Row 13: sl, ssk, yo, k2, nupp, k2, *k1, nupp, k2, yo, dbl dec, yo, k2, nupp, k2*,repeat **, k1, nupp, k2, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 15-19: sl, ssk, yo, k5, *k4, yo, dbl dec, yo, k5*,repeat **, k4, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 21: sl, k2, yo, ssk, k3,*k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3*,repeat **, k2, k2tog, yo, k3
Row 23: sl, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2, *k1, k2tog, yo, k1, dbl dec, k1, yo, ssk, k2*,repeat **, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 25: sl, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k1, *k2tog, yo, k1, dbl dec, k1, yo, ssk, k1*,repeat **, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 27: sl, ssk, k1, yo, dbl dec, *yo, k1, dbl dec, k1, yo, dbl dec*, repeat **, yo, k1, k2tog, k1

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ssk - slip one stitch as if to knit, Slip another stitch as if

to knit. Insert left-hand needle into front of these 2 sts
and knit them together

k2tog - knit two stitches together as one stitch

dbl dec - slip first and second stitches together as if to

v knit. Knit 1 stitch. Pass two slipped stitches over the knit
stitch.
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no stitch

Short rows: Fill crescent with stockinette, picking stitches along lace strip. Slip 1st stitch in every row (it will be counted as knit st).
Row 1(RS)
Row 2(WS)
Row 3(RS)
Row 4(WS)

knit 110 sts (18 feather + spine after). Turn.

purl back 2 feathers + spine after = 13 sts. Turn.
knit until slipped st, ssk slipped st with next one, k3. Turn.
purl until slipped st, p2tog slipped st with next one, p3. Turn.

Repeat rows 3-4 until 1 st remains unworked on each side.

RS row: Sl 1, *yo, k2tog (or ssk)*. Repeat between **
WS row: purl

Bind off: loosely using method you prefer, JSSBO or I-cord bind-off methods are recommended.
Finishing: weave in yarn ends. Soak shawl in water adding soap appropriate for fiber for 30 minutes.

Rinse. Wrap in towel to blot out water. Lay flat and pin into shape. Leave in place until
thoroughly dry. Trim yarn ends.

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Indian Feathers Lace Shawl 2011 by Alina Appasova

This pattern is for personal, noncommercial use only. All other uses require prior permission of the author. This uncludes translation and distribution of this pattern through electronic or print media. You may print copies of this pattern for personal use, but do not re-sell them. Alina Appasova

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