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This shawl is worked in rows, but it is recommended to use circular needles, as these will make the provisional cast-on and working out from the centre easier. It is worked in two identical sections o

CABLE TRIM PATTERN Row 1 (RS): P2, *K4, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2: K2, *P4, K2; rep from * to end. Row 3: P2, *C4F, P2; rep from * to end. Row 4: K2, *P4, K2; rep from * to end. Using 2.75mm needle

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 84/89cm (33/35 ins), 94/99 (37/39), 104/109 (41/43), 114/119 (45/47), 124/129 (49/51). Actual size: 99 cm (39 ins), 109 (43), 119 (47½), 130 (52), 140 (56). Length: 54 cm (2

1x1 RIB PATTERN Row 1: P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form the pattern and are repeated. LACE RIB PATTERN (multiple of 16 sts + 1) Row 1: K1, *yo,

INCREASES Increase 1 st by making 1 yarnover, which is worked through the back loop on the next row/round to avoid a hole. DECREASES Decrease 1 st on each side of the marker as follows: Work to 3 sts

(both alike) Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 77 (87:97:107:117:127:137:147:161) sts. Work in patt as folls: Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: K4 (3:2:4:3:2:4:3:4), *yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, K3; rep from * to last 7 (6