Raj Shawl

The Raj Shawl features lace designed with double yarnovers for a bold, dramatic effect. The photo to the right shows it knit with Country Silk fingering-weight yarn (discontinued) for a light, airy effect. The shawl was also designed for Raj Silk, a recycled sari silk, also discontinued. Recycled sari silk substitutes could be used if they match the yardage / weight per skein of Raj Silk (4 skeins at approx. 100 gr / 150 m).

The shawl is started at the middle top and increases at the sides and middle to create a triangular shape. Lace is worked on one side only. The bottom lace edging is created with a series of four-times yarnovers which are then cast off. Recommended for Advanced Beginner/Intermediate lace knitters.

Recommended yarn:

Approximately 450 m fingering-weight yarn (our sample worked in a 50% wool, 30% silk, 20% nylon blend; 50 g / 160 m)

Finished size:

Approx. 70 inches across top and 36 inches deep

Needles:

5 mm (US 8) to 5.5 mm (US 9) 32-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge