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Dashael
DASHAEL
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
Dashael
Dashael is a triangular shawl that uses knits, purls, slip stitches, yarn overs, psso's (pass slip stitch over), and simple
kfb increases. The name was inspired by my husband's Irish heritage and the dashes within the body of the shawl. I
chose this particular yarn for its softness and bold colors, as it really shows each stitch in exquisite detail.
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DIMENSIONS
US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Use
40” to 60” (101-150 cm) cord to accommodate stitches.
NEEDLE
TOOLS
Adventurous Beginner: This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with
knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques.
Skills include faux cables, increases, color changes, and blocking. SKILL LEVEL
k knit
LH left hand
p purl
pm place marker
rep repeat
RH right hand
rm remove marker
sl slip
sm slip marker
st(s) stitch(es)
yo yarn over
[] stitch grouping
SPECIAL STITCH:
BEC - Baby Eyelet Cables: Slip next 3 sts purlwise onto RH needle; pass the 3rd (rightmost) of these
stitches over rst 2 (as if binding it off); slip remaining 2 sts purlwise back onto LH needle, then k1, yo,
k1.
• The sample shown used approximately 1249 yds/1142 m total: Color A: 246 yds/225 m, Color B:
256 yds/234 m, Color C: 251 yds/230 m, Color D: 244 yds/223 m, and Color E: 252 yds/230 m.
• All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise with yarn in back.
• When working Baby Eyelet Cables, keep working yarn to WS (back) at all times.
• Between Rows 66 and 380, only the odd rows are written out. The even rows are all repeats of
Row 66. Color changes are written within odd row instructions to avoid confusion.
• When working through color changes, trap the non-working yarn behind the second stitch (from
the end) of the working color to avoid loose strands carried up the sides.
• Color changes are created by a gradual increase of the new color and gradual decrease of the
previous color. You can change more or less frequently, as desired.
• When cutting yarn to end a color, leave a 5-6” (12.5-15 cm) tail for weaving.
• The body of the shawl is worked in 12-row repeats, with increases on each odd row within. To
decrease the length of the shawl, remove groups of 12 rows prior to Row 380 (such as ending
after Row 367 or 355). To increase the length, add groups of 12 rows (such as repeating Rows
368-379). You will need to end on a row that nishes with "k3, p1, kfb" for the border rows to line
up. You can then proceed to Row 380. NOTE: the stitch counts will be different if you alter the
number of body rows worked. Adjusting the length will adjust the width proportionally.
• The designer chose Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. However, any stretchy bind off will
work.
• Click here to watch a tutorial on how to work the kfb, pfb, and Baby Eyelet Cable stitches.
PATTERN
Hand wash shawl in cold water with small amount of wool wash. Allow to soak for 30 minutes. Press
out water with a towel. If you are concerned about the colors bleeding, pin and spray block instead.
Use pins, combs, or blocking wires to open the side border and force the Garter Stitch edge to lie
at. Allow to air dry.
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