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Free Beginner Lace Shawl Workshop
Learn to knit your first shawl
Let our free shawl knitting workshop carry you through the soothing rhythm of the stockinette centre and simple lace pattern of the Ishbel shawl; the triangle shawl can be knit up in 4 different sizes and 2 yarn weights, making this the ideal first shawl project to undertake with guidance and ease.
How will I access the course
Over the course of 5 days you'll receive a daily email, walking you through each step of the shawl, from cast-on to blocking. All you need is a copy of the pattern and your materials – if you're not sure what to use the first email will guide you through everything you need. If you're already subscribed to the newsletter please enter your email to access the free pdf, you won't be subscribed twice!
First released in 2009, the love for the Ishbel shawl pattern is still going strong, and it remains one of the most popular shawl patterns of all time!
What Will I learn
How to swatch for the Ishbel shawl
Casting on
Yarn overs
Working the lace pattern either from written instructions or the chart
How to use a lifeline
SK2P decreases
Troubleshooting any issues you come up against
How to pick up a missed yarn over
2 types of bind off
Blocking your shawl
Plus lots of tips and tricks as we go through!
Who is it for?
The shawl workshop is perfect for new lace knitters, due to the simple and repetitive pattern of the Ishbel shawl.
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