Virevolte: Espace Tricot // Shawl // Fall 2021

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Completed
Started	5/24/2021 ish
Completed	8/23/2021
Pattern Name	Virevolte
Designer	Espace Tricot
Yarn	Malabrigo Lace Weight // Pearl	2-3 skein // 3rd skein needed for tassels
Needles	US 7 (4.5mm)	40" Circular

NOTES

GAUGE: 23 stitches & 34 rows = 4 inches; I had to go up three needle sizes to get a swatch near gauge, I erred the side of creating an oversized shawl.

CONSTRUCTION: This shawl is constructed from side-to-side. Due to the lace yarn and large needles, any mistakes are very noticeable.

RESOURCES

• No resources used except the free pattern.

Final Thoughts

• I only added fringe on one side of the shawl.

• This is now my most worn shawl. It is cozy, very large, and warm. The neutral color goes with almost every outfit.

• Next time:

  • I would omit the fringe - for variety sake.

  • I would consider knitting in lace weight Alpaca (update: yarn purchased for 2nd Virevolte shawl, Knit Picks, Alpaca Cloud, Jane, 2 skeins).

Lace Sweater // Clover Pattern

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Completed
Started	1/27/2020
Completed	2/9/2021
Pattern Name	Lace Sweater - Clover Pattern
Designer	Me
Yarn	Malabrigo Lace // 100% Baby Merino Wool // 17 Pink Frost	3 skeins
Needles	US 4 (3.5mm)	40" Circular

NOTES

GAUGE: 30 stitches & 43 rows = 4 inches

CONSTRUCTION: Bottom-Up

RESOURCES

• Tin Can Knits // Strange Brew Sweater Pattern - I did not follow this, but I used the tips and tricks to help inform the construction.

• Clover Pattern // Leisure Arts Learn to Knit booklet

Final Thoughts

• I really enjoyed this project, and I love how light and airy the final sweater is.

• Next time:

  • I would aim for a looser drape.

  • I would use tubular cast off / cast on for neckline, sleeve and hem (though, the seed stitch was interesting and different).

  • I would make a 3/4 to long-sleeve version.