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Designed by
Hiroko Payne
Portinscale Pattern
Portinscale is an obtuse triangle knit from tip to tip, with a self finishing edge. Sharing some of the same motifs of the larger scale Lingholm shawl, Portinscale proposes a simpler yet similarly elegant scarf option. Originally designed by Hiroko Payne in the now discontinued Road to China Lace,...
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
Portinscale is an obtuse triangle knit from tip to tip, with a self finishing edge. Sharing some of the same motifs of the larger scale Lingholm shawl, Portinscale proposes a simpler yet similarly elegant scarf option. Originally designed by Hiroko Payne in the now discontinued Road to China Lace, this beautiful shawl has been reimagined in The Fibre Co.’s Meadow. The scarf is knit in stockinette lace, with a purl ‘rest row’ between work rows.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen, 498 m (545 yd) per 100 g hank) in Cosmos – 2 hanks.
Gauge:
24 sts and 48 rows to 10 cm (4 in) in Mesh Lace, using 3 mm (US 3) needles, firmly blocked and allowed to relax slightly once completely dry.
Sizes and measurements:
192 cm (78 in) wingspan along top edge and 45.5 cm (17 in) depth
Needles and notions required:
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3mm (US 3) 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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2 stitch markers, 15 removable stitch markers (optional)
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Darning needle