Knitted Beautiful Drape

Ah, the knitted beautiful drape - a true masterpiece that adds warmth and elegance to any room! The intricate stitch work and carefully selected yarn create a cozy yet stylish statement piece that captures both attention and admiration. Whether draped over a couch or elegantly displayed on a wall, this knitted creation not only showcases the skill and creativity of the maker but also brings a touch of charm and comfort to its surroundings. It's the perfect blend of functionality and beauty, making it a must-have for anyone looking to add a cozy and inviting touch to their living space!

SIZE
One.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

20 inches wide, 87 inches long.
"Frills" measure approximately 7.5 inches long at each end.

MATERIALS

Mandarin Petit by Sandnes (100% egyptian cotton; 180m per 50g ball); Variegated; 4 balls

Two 24-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needles
Yarn needle

Optional:
302 translucent irridescent seed beads - size 6,
Thread, wire or dental floss threader (purchased at drug store) to thread beads onto yarn

GAUGE

Stitches: 3 body pattern reps = 4 inches, slightly stretched.
Rows: 4 body pattern reps = 3.5 inches, slightly stretched.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Threading beads onto yarn

Using thread or dental floss (you will need a needle that is small enough to go through the hole of the bead to do this). cut a piece of thread or dental floss a few inches long.

Thread both ends through the eye of the needle, leaving a loop sticking out.
Holding the two ends of the thread or dental floss firmly, insert the end of your knitting yarn through the loop.
Pull the two ends of the thread or floss, bringing the knitting yarn against the eye of the needle.
Holding the needle thread or floss and the knitting yarn together tightly, pick up the beads with the working end of the needle and slide them onto the knitting yarn.
Cont sliding beads down the thread until you have strung the desired amount of beads.

Using a dental floss threader
A dental floss threader is what people use to thread floss around their dental bridges. It is semi-rigid and has a loop and a "joined" part.
Thread the knitting yarn through the loop, pick up the beads with the working end of the needle and slide them over the loop and onto the knitting yarn.

DIRECTIONS

First Frill:

If using beads, thread 151 beads onto yarn.

Using a long-tail cast on, CO 152 sts, slipping one bead between each CO stitch.

Row 1: P1, k1 tbl, *p2, k1 tbl. Rep from * across row.

Row 2: P1, *k1 tbl, k1, p1. Rep from * to last st, end with k1 tbl.

Rep these two rows 17 times.

Next row: P1, k1 tbl, * drop 1 st off needle, p1, k1 tbl. Rep from * across row. (102 sts).

NOTE: the dropped stitches will unravel down to the CO row. Don't be nervous, this is what creates the lovely drape of the frill!

Next 2 rows: * P1, k1 tbl. Rep from * across row.
Dec Row: P1, k1, *p2tog, k2tog. Rep from * to last 4 sts. End with p2tog, k1, p1. (53 sts).

Body:

Prep row: K3, *YO twice, k2tog, k3. Rep from * across row.
Row 1: K5, *drop 1 loop off needle, YO twice, k2tog, k3. Rep from * to last st, end with k1.
Row 2: K3, *drop 1 loop off needle, k2, YO twice, k2tog, k1. Rep from * across row.
Row 3: K3, *drop 1 loop off needle, YO twice, k2tog, k3. Rep from * across row.
Rep Rows 1 to 3 120 times.
Break yarn and set stole aside, leaving sts on the needle.

Second Frill:

If using beads, thread 151 beads onto yarn.
With 2nd circular needle and long tail cast on, CO 152 sts, slipping one bead between each CO stitch.
Work as for first frill, leave sts on the needle.

FINISHING

Line up the live sts of the body to those of the second frill and graft together using Kitchener stitch.
If they haven't already unravelled on their own, unravel dropped sts all the way to the CO row. Marvel at the extra length that is suddenly yours to play with!
Weave in ends.
To block, thread nylon cord or fishing line through edges of shawl body, excluding frills.

Stretch cord and pin ends tightly. Dampen or mist shawl and block to measurements.