Hello, my dazzling diamond! This week I want to share with you a beautiful knitted shawl pattern called Acalypha. This beautiful shawl was designed by Janica York Carter, and it was inspired by the acalypha plant.
Acalypha are copperleaf plants native to Fiji and neighboring South Pacific islands. This semicircular shawl features several leaf-themed stitch patterns.
Acalypha begins with a garter tab at the top center, progresses from simple increases and stockinette stitch to various lace stitches, and finishes with a knit-on leaf border. Just five increase rows are spaced throughout the body so that you can enjoy the lace knitting without worrying about an ever-changing stitch count.
We have filmed a video tutorial for you showing you how to work the leaf border on this pattern. Take a look:
This Intermediate level pattern contains written instructions only.
I just love the combination of colors and lace patterns in this shawl. It is such a great addition to any wardrobe!
Download Acalypha here today!
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XOXOXOÂ Chandi
You’re going to think I’m nuts, but I was looking for a half circle shawl this week and, LO, not only is this shawl that particular shape, but it’s colors are absolutely autumn-y! Autumn is my favorite season as well!
In the past (like yesterday or possibly early this morning) I have tended to avoid what seem to my easily whelmed (the tipping point between overwhelmed and underwhelmed) mind to be too complex. However, while I was listening to you patiently calling out the stitches as you did them, I realized that I have been doing that lately! I can do this shawl, although I’m not sure what colors I’m going to be using! That and using stitch markers faithfully!!! Fall is a-riot with colors from which to choose….especially here in the Northeast….
Smiles a LOT!
Please thank Janica for her inspired pattern! And thank you, as ever, for everything you do!
Bright blessings to you!
That is amazing! 💕 I will let Janica know how much you like the pattern. 💕💕
Wow, cool beans! is the pattern free? Where do i get it?
Most of our patterns are free for a limited time immediately after we release them. You can find Acalypha here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/acalypha.html