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Cockleshell Fichu
A fichu.
/ˈfiːʃuː/
noun: fichu; plural noun: fichus
A small triangular shawl, worn around a woman’s shoulders and neck (From Oxford Languages).
I was a bit stuck looking for a name for my little shawl and then I found this, isn’t the internet a wonderful place? I love how this fichu is so luxurious and soft, adding a bit of glamour to a casual or elegant outfit.
Worked from the bottom up, the fichu is started with one repeat of the main stitch pattern, a traditional Shetland lace pattern called “Cockle shell”. After completing one motif, two more are added on either side by backwards-loop cast-ons of 19 stitches; this process is repeated after completing each “Cockle Shell” pattern vertically.
Here is the story behind the design: https://youtu.be/0jvg7nsja5A
Materials: 1 skein of Louie & Lola Yarns Merino Silk Cashmere 4 ply (fingering weight) - 70% Superwash Merino / 20% Silk / 10% Cashmere (400 metres/437 yards per 100grams). Pictured in Rouge and Fern.
Gauge : 24 stitches & 54 rows = 10 cm (4”) in garter stitch. As it is a free-form item with a lace texture, gauge is not essential and can be adjusted according to the desired finish.
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- First published: November 2021
- Page created: November 27, 2021
- Last updated: November 15, 2024 …
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