SIZE: 13” (33 cm) and 72” (183 cm) long.
Shawl can be adjusted, but requires extra yardage.
MATERIALS:
Expression Fiber Arts CashSilk Sock yarn
Shown in colors : Fawn (A), Icy (B), and Moon (C).
1 skein of each color.
If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.
The sample shown used approximately 984 yards total. However, additional rows and repeats can be easily added but will require more yardage.
Hook:
Any size that is appropriate for the yarn selected. Refer to the tag/label for the recommended sizes.
The sample shown was worked with a US size F-5 (3.75 mm) hook.
SKILL LEVEL:
Adventurous Beginner - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and easy shaping.
Notes From the Designer:
Nothing says new beginnings like a butterfly. If you have observed one up close, you have experienced their beauty first hand, and if you have been lucky enough to see a flutter of butterflies, it is awe inspiring indeed! Palometa is a large, striped shawl featuring the double crochet puff stitch shaped to resemble butterflies in flight.
Choose your colors and get ready to create so you can wrap yourself in the comfort of your Palometa shawl as you keep moving forward on your own beautiful journey in life.
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Designed by Kristina Smiley
Enjoy your crocheting!
Chandi
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“Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” -Henry David Thoreau