Triangle Shawl with Fringe
Shared ~ Rita Albarano at rita1@suscom.net
For Bulky and Midgauge Machines. (See Rita's notes at the end for making this with the standard machine)
You will start at Left end and increase at the right side. E-wrap the first 2 needles. Leave 7 needles out of work
(fringe), and e-wrap the next two needles. Knit 2 rows, bring next needle on right into work (do not full fashion increase). Continue knitting 2 rows,
bring 1 needle into work until you have used all needles on the bed. End with
carriage on the left side.
Set for partial knitting. Bring last needle on right into hold. Knit 2 rows.
Continue pulling 1 needle to hold every 2 rows until all needles are in hold but the fringe needles. (Fringe needles are never used). End with carriage
on the left. Return l needle to work every 2 rows until all needles back to
work position. End with the carriage on the left.
With 1 prong tool, decrease one stitch on the right side every 2 rows until you are back to the last needle below fringe. Pull through the last stitch
below fringe. Unravel the 2 loops of the fringe all the way down. Cut
fringe if desired. (I like it loopey)
Very simple, fast, and easy. I suggest you knit at 1 or 2 stitch sizes larger than you normally would for the yarn to get a nice drape.
Enjoy. Rita
PS You will have a lacey hole design down the center of the shawl. This comes from not wrapping
needles returned to work.
Rita added: If you do make my shawl on you LK150, I would only use about 120 to 130 needles. If you are not as tall as I am, the proportions would be smaller. The number of needles used also determines the width from side to side. As you knit along, you would have a better idea of how big it is getting.
I think the same would hold true for the Brother 355 since it is the same gauge.
This shawl can easily be knitted on the standard gauge machine ~ using all the needles on the bed. Knit at top tension with any yarn than can be "killed" with a steam iron. You will have a soft, drapey shawl that is perfect for Spring or Summer
wear.
Thanks so much, Rita for the additional information!