Rameau D'olivier Shawl
Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Graphic chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rameau D’olivier shawl is a large symmetrical triangle shawl. This unique accessory features non-repeat olive branch pattern, reversible front and back in two colors and invisible seams. Rameau D’olivier shawl can be easily styled with hair clip or brooch to give a formal look. It also wears lovely on its own.
Rameau D’olivier shawl is worked bottom up in 2-color double knitting in flat.
SIZES
One Size
MEASUREMENTS
Width: 135 cm 53.1 inches]
Height: 80 cm [70.9 inches]
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (100 or 120 cm [40 or 48 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
KNITTING DENSITY
In 2-color double knitting using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles
18 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Color A:
Cardiff, Classic Cashmere, Col.501 — [25 gr. / 112m] x 6
Color B:
Cardiff, Classic Cashmere, Col.543 — [25 gr. / 112m] x 6
Knit the shawl with 1 strand of color A and 1 strand of color B.
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any sport (5 ply) yarn OR pair 1 strand of any fingering (4 ply) yarn with 1 strand of any lace (2 ply) yarn.
POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
2-color double knitting