Dried Lavender Shawl Balayage

Dried Lavender Shawl in Balayage

Designed by Giulia Bertelli from Un Peu Sauvage, especially for our Project Club!

The kit contains

• 6 balls of Balayage (MC 3 balls, CC1 2 balls, CC2 1 ball);
• English pattern (PDF, at half price €3,50).

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:

@unpeusauvage

@yarnznl

#driedlavendershawl

Photo credits @ Giulia Bertelli "Un Peu Sauvage".