Valley Yarns #288 Butterfly Effect Shawl PDF

Inspired by the swallowtail butterfly, this shadow weave shawl creates the illusion of curves and movement while still creating a stable fabric with Valley Yarns Rayon Chenille yarn. The chenille evokes the velvety look of a butterfly’s wings under a microscope and is touchably soft, for a fabric you’ll want to wrap yourself in day or night. 

Weave Structure: Shadow Weave

Equipment: 4-shaft loom at least 27” wide, 2 shuttles, 2 bobbins

Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns Rayon Chenille (100% Rayon, 1,450 yds/lb, sold on 1 lb cone), Midnight 616 yds, Gold 613 yds

Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns Rayon Chenille (100% Rayon, 1,450 yds/lb, sold on 1 lb cones), Midnight 417 yds, Gold 419 yds

Warp Length: 3.5 yds of 351 ends (includes floating selvedges)

Sett: 14 epi (1-2-2-2 in an 8-dent reed), 14 ppi

Width in reed: 25”

Finished Dimensions: 22” x 70”