Ysolda Teague's Ishbel is a simple shawl pattern that can be worked in
two sizes and two different yarn weights. The smaller, fingering weight version
makes a cozy scarf while the larger, lace weight version can be worn as a scarf
or draped elegantly around the shoulders. The solid stockinette center lends
simplicity to the design and adds extra warmth when knitted in thicker yarn.
Ishbel is edged with a beautiful vine pattern and finished with elegant
scalloped points. The shawl begins at the center and is worked outwards to the
edging. Working increases at both ends of every row, rather than every second,
creates a relatively shallow triangular shawl that makes it the perfect shape
to wear as a scarf. Either size can be worked in either yarn weight. The lace pattern is
charted and written out.
Size: S (L)
Finished Measurements: Approximately 48½ (66)” wide and 14½ (19½)” long at the center
Yarn Requirements: Approximately
330 (610) yards of lace or fingering weight yarn such as Malabrigo Baby
Silkpaca Lace (70% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Silk; 50g/420yds) or Valley Yarns Charlemont (60%
Fine Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% Silk/ 20% Polyamide; 100g/439yds)
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm)
24" circular
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
PDF updated 10/15/2012.
