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Lady's Circular Cape in Shell Pattern
by Jane Sowerby
Directions for this project in Victorian Lace Today, shown below. Gorgeous variation on the feather and fan stitch makes this pattern accessible to those with just a little bit of lace experience. The symmetrical wave pattern along the bottom creates a visually stunning and dramatic drape to the finished shawl. Wear it during the day and through the night for an elegant layer of warmth. Shown in Shadow Vineyard Heather.- Needles:
- Size 6: dpns, set of 2
Size 7: 32" circular or longer
NANANeed help figuring out the increases and decreases in your lace pattern? Check out our Lace Increases and Decreases Tutorial for instructions and helpful tips.
Need a hand deciphering the chart in your lace pattern? Check out our Lace Chart Reading Tutorial for instructions and helpful tips.
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Recommended Heathered Lace Weight (2/16nm) Knitting Yarn Lace Weight:
Shadow Lace Yarn
Shadow Lace Yarn Knitting Yarn
Yarn cost as little as $8.97!
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- Content:
- 100% Merino Wool
- Weight:
- Heathered Lace Weight (2/16nm)
- Gauge:
- Lace Weight
- Amount:
- 440 yards/50 gram hank
- Care:
- Hand Wash/Dry Flat
Alpaca Cloud Lace Yarn
Alpaca Cloud Lace Yarn Knitting Yarn
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- Content:
- 100% Baby Alpaca
- Weight:
- Lace Weight
- Gauge:
- Lace weight
- Amount:
- 440 yards/50 gram hank
- Care:
- Hand Wash/Dry Flat
Shimmer Hand Dyed Lace Yarn
Shimmer Hand Dyed Lace Yarn Knitting Yarn
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$6.49 / hank
- Content:
- 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk
- Weight:
- Lace Weight
- Gauge:
- Lace weight
- Amount:
- 440 yards/50 gram hank
- Care:
- Hand Wash/Dry Flat
Bare Merino Wool Yarn
Bare Merino Wool Yarn Knitting Yarn
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$4.79 / hank
- Content:
- 100% Merino Wool
- Weight:
- Lace Weight
- Gauge:
- Lace weight
- Amount:
- 880 yards/100 gram hank
- Care:
- Hand Wash/Dry Flat
