ISNELLO - an elegant shawl in aran-weigt silk/cotton in a simple pattern with the main motiv "Tree of live". You can use many
types of yarn for this design but a finer yarn makes the central motif more narrow as a stronger yarn makes it wider.
A triangular shape. Well explained written pattern with chart. Worked flat.
Required skill level from 1 (basic) to 5 (advanged): 3. Sizes: one size.
The measurements given troughout the pattern are all in cm as well as inches.
Size in the pattern: one size Measurements of the item: Width ca.: 132 cm (52 in) Length ca.: 94 cm (37 in) Yarn: this design applies to a silk/cotton, 50 g = ca. 85 meters. To use 500 g. The original model was made in
CABLÈ, 100 % cotton (300 g), worked together with
SETA, 100 % bourette silk (200 g). Both yarns are from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence, Italy.
Also suitable in a DK-weight wool. But various weight of yarn could be suitable. For further information regarding pattern and yarn - please make contact details here. Needles: no 4½ mm Tension/gauge in stocking sts: 17 sts (wool: 19 sts) on needles no 4½ mm = 10 cm (4 in). Suggestions of yarn alternatives (silk/cotton blend): Lana Grossa 365 Seta, Debbie Bliss Sita. More patterns for silk/cotton - look here.
