Dried Lavender Shawl in Balayage
Designed by Giulia Bertelli from Un Peu Sauvage, especially for our Project Club!
The kit contains
We have provided some suggestions for colour combinations, but there are many more beautiful combinations possible. If you want to choose a different colour, select the last option in the drop-down menu and name your choice in the order comments. You can also of course send me an email or whatsapp message. Giulia and I are happy to help or advise you if you wish!
Featuring sample is made in Misti, Cusco & Cayesh.
Dried Lavender: bring on Spring!
Giulia about Dried Lavender:
"With this design I was inspired by Spring vibes and flower colours. I wanted to play with colours and simple stitches (drop stitches and eyelet lace).
In summer I like to see how all the different flowers are mixed together in a field and I like to keep with me some memory of the long days spent outside. So, I often make little sachets of dried lavender, I think it’s my favourite flower.
With all the different colours available, Balayage yarn was the perfect match for the design I had in mind. With this shawl I wanted to make something not too difficult to make, but with some fun while knitting it. I wanted something for Spring and all those days where the sun is out, but the air is still a bit cold.
Balayage yarn is lovely to knit with; the garment will be soft and warm and with all the different colours the combinations are so many. In my design I was thinking about fields of flowers, but using different tones and more dark colours, you will also have something perfect for Autumn."
Measurements (without tassels)
One size, approx 195 cm / 76.7 inches by 88 cm/ 34.6 inches.
Needles
3.00 mm / US 2.5 / UK 10, with a cord of at least 80 cm/ 32 inches to work better.
Gauge
In stockinette with 3.00 mm needles: 10 x 10 cm, 28 st x 36 rows.
About the pattern
Techniques used: Knit/purl, M1r/l, Yarn over, Drop stitch, Eyelet Lace, Applied border, making tassels (optional). The pattern includes links to youtube with tutorials.
Social media
Giulia and I would love to see your versions of Dried Lavender. Please share your palette, work in progress, how you wear it and remember to tag us:
#driedlavendershawl
Photo credits @ Giulia Bertelli "Un Peu Sauvage".