Valley Yarns #278 Touch of Lace Shawl PDF

This pattern will open up your world of weaving on a rigid heddle, using pick-up sticks and string heddles to create a sweet lace pattern in sumptuously soft Valley Yarns Charlemont. The wool offers a touch of warmth, while the silk adds sheen and drape, weaving up into a shawl you just can’t wait to wrap yourself up in. Note: Intermediate rigid heddle weavers and up. Uses multiple pick up sticks and heddle rods.

Equipment: Rigid heddle loom at least 20” wide, 12 dent reed, 1 shuttle, 4 pick-up sticks, 122 string heddles, 2 dowels at least 24” long (for heddle rods) and painter’s tape.
Warp Yarn: 696 yards Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk, 20% Polyamide, 439yds/skein), shown in Sage
Weft Yarn: 573 yards Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk, 20% Polyamide, 439yds/ball), shown in Sage
Warp Length: 108” of 232 ends
Sett: 12 epi, 12 ppi
Width in reed:  19 1/3”
Finished Dimensions: 69” x 16” plus fringe
Weave Structure: Lace with warp and weft floats