Ruffle

Pattern Booklet: 
Norah Gaughan, vol. 02
Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Project Type: 
Shawls/Wraps

A feminine wrap of conjoined circles with a lush ruffled edge.

Pattern Corrections: 

Ruffle

circles (make 2)

With circular needle, cast on 380 sts.  Join, being careful not to twist sts.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Knit 7 rnds.

Dec rnd 1: * k8, k2 tog, rep from * around – 342 sts.  Knit 6 rnds.

Dec rnd 2: * k7, k2 tog, rep from * around – 304 sts.  Knit 6 rnds.  In this manner, continue to dec 38 sts on the next rnd, then every 7th rnd 5 times more, knitting 1 less st between decs each time – 76 sts.  Knit 6 rnds.  When there are to few sts to fit comfortably on circular needle, divide sts as evenly as possible on 3 dpn’s.

Dec rnd 9: * k2 tog, rep from * around – 38 sts.  Knit 6 rnds.

Dec rnd 10: * k2 tog, rep from * around – 19 sts.  Knit 6 rnds.

Dec rnd 11: k1, * k2 tog, rep from * around – 10 sts.  Break off yarn leaving a long end.  Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles.  Pull up tightly, secure and fasten off.