This document provides the pattern for a lace shawl called Larghetto. The shawl is inspired by a Chopin nocturne of the same name and transitions through three lace patterns like the music. Detailed instructions and charts are provided for the lace stitch patterns.
This document provides the pattern for a lace shawl called Larghetto. The shawl is inspired by a Chopin nocturne of the same name and transitions through three lace patterns like the music. Detailed instructions and charts are provided for the lace stitch patterns.
This document provides the pattern for a lace shawl called Larghetto. The shawl is inspired by a Chopin nocturne of the same name and transitions through three lace patterns like the music. Detailed instructions and charts are provided for the lace stitch patterns.
This document provides the pattern for a lace shawl called Larghetto. The shawl is inspired by a Chopin nocturne of the same name and transitions through three lace patterns like the music. Detailed instructions and charts are provided for the lace stitch patterns.
LARGHETTO EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts -Larghetto-
Larghetto is a musical term that means a piece should be played "slow, but not too slow." One of my favorite piano pieces by Frédéric Chopin is his Nocturne in Bb Minor, Op. 9, No. 1, and it happens to be written for a larghetto tempo. The nocturne begins with a complicated melody line that transitions to a owing middle section and ends with a restatement of the opening melody with some variations.
This shawl begins with a complicated lace pattern, which is based on a stitch from the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, vol. 5, ed. by Carla Scott. The design then transitions to a simpler lace pattern for the middle section before ending with a restatement of the opening lace motif, much like Chopin’s Nocturne. I have very fond memories of learning this nocturne during my freshman year of college, and I hope this shawl does justice to the elegance, emotion, and warmth that’s embodied in the music.
EMMA BUTRAM CHANDI AGEE
Designer Expression Fiber Arts
Ravelry: Emma L. Butram www.expression berarts.com Email: emmalswayne2@gmail.com
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Sample shown in color: I Love a Rainy Night. Three skeins needed. The sample shown used 1,070 yds (979 m) total.
MATERIALS If that color isn’t available, any from this category will work.
US size 5 (3.75 mm) needl or size needed to obtain gauge
NEEDLE
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers, two cable needles, and blocking wires (recommended)
TOOLS
30 sts and 34 rows in Exposition Lace pattern = 4" (10 cm) unblocked
22 sts and 34 rows in Development Lace pattern = 4" (10 cm) unblocked GAUGE
Advanced: For the adventurous knitter who loves to tackle something a bit more complicated. Knitters should be able to read a chart and written instructions, work basic lace stitches, and work a cable stitch that uses two cable needles. SKILL LEVEL
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e - ABBREVIATIONS-
BO bind off
CO cast on
CN cable needle
K knit
K2tog knit 2 stitches together
P purl
PM place marker
Ptbl purl through back loop
Rep repeat
RS right/front side of work
Ssk slip stitch knitwise, slip stitch knitwise, knit stitches together
St(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong/back side of work
YO yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES:
8 Stitch Cable: Sl 1 st to rst cn and hold to front, slip next 6 sts to second cn and hold to back; k1 from LH needle, (p1, k4, p1) from second cn, and then k1 from rst cn.
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fi fi - PATTERN- NOTES
• Larghetto is worked at from the bottom up. The lacy edges have been staggered, so they look symmetrical once nished. • If you wish to adjust the width of your project, cast on a multiple of 18 + 16. For example, if you want to work three repeats across, you would multiply like so: (18 x 3) + 16 = 70 stitches. • Click here to watch a video about seven of our knitted shawls that are rated from beginner level to advanced level.
PATTERN
EXPOSITION LACE Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) 3x, p to marker, (k1, p1) CO 106 sts. 3x. Setup Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, k1, *p1, k1, p1, k4, Row 3: (K1, p1) 3x, k to marker, (p1, k1) 3x. (p1, k1) 2x, p1, k4, p1, k1, rep from * to last 13 Row 4: (P1, k1) 3x, p to marker, (k1, p1) 3x. sts, p1, k1, p1, k4 (p1, k1) 3x. (PM between pattern reps.) Rep Rows 1–4, 60 times or until desired length Setup Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) 3x, p4, k1, p1, k1, is reached, ending on Row 4. *p1, k1, p4, (k1, p1) 2x, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k1, p1. RECAPITULATION LACE Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) 3x, k to last 6 sts, (p1, k1) Begin Chart A and work eight times, ending on 3x. Row 16. Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) 3x, p4, k1, p1, k1, *p1, k1, p4, (k1, p1) 2x, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, rep from * to Work Setup Rows 1–2 once more. last 3 sts, p1, k1, p1. (PM between pattern reps.)
DEVELOPMENT LACE Work Exposition Setup Rows 1–2 once.
Setup Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) 3x, k to last 6 sts, (p1, k1) 3x. Begin Chart B and work eight times, ending on Setup Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) 3x, pm, p to last 6 Row 18. sts, pm, (k1, p1) 3x. Work Exposition Setup Rows 1–2 once, and BO Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) 3x, *yo, k2tog, rep from * loosely in pattern. to marker, (p1, k1) 3x.
FINISHING
Weave in ends, and wet block. Using blocking wires will help keep the long edges straight. Enjoy!
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Chart B
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