Darcel shawl by Petra Breakstone

Darcel shawl

Knitting
May 2025
Yarnz2go Ten-spot
Lace ?
13 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
340 yards (311 m)
90" from tip to tip and 11" in middle height
English
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Darcel is knitted with a single Ten-spot skein and it is a breath of fresh air, wonderfully lightweight and colorful. The shawl is knitted top down in a crescent shape that keeps increasing downward. There is a repeating lace pattern as well, a garter and stockinette stitch to knit.

The pattern is fully written and offers a lace chart. The blocked shawl measures 90” across the rounded bottom edge and it is 11” in middle height.

Yarn
A single Ten-spot skein. 10 color changes in lace weight yarns. 340 yards in linens and cottons. At Yarnz2go.

Notions
US size 6 (4mm) circular needle 36” (91 cm) in length.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle or crochet hook for finishing.

Gauge: 13 sts and 26 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch.

Techniques
Knitting, purling, increasing, lace knitting, stretchy bind off, weaving in ends and blocking.

Enjoy your summer shawl!