Shawls & Capes

Shawls & Capes

BY VALERIE LENTON A collection of 5 exclusive online designs using Softknit Cotton, Truesilk & Kidsilk Haze 1

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Shawls & Capes

BY VALERIE LENTON

Contents The Collection • Lochindorb • Lochdhu • Sweetheart Wrap • Mayvala • Lochloy The Yarns • Softknit Cotton • Truesilk • Kidsilk Haze

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The Patterns • Lochdhu 28 • Lochindorb 29 • Lochloy 30 • Mayvala 31 • Sweetheart Wrap 32 Credits 35

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The Collection‌

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Lochindorb using Softknit Cotton

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Lochdhu using Softknit Cotton

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Sweetheart Wrap using Truesilk

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Mayvala using Kidsilk Haze

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Lochloy using Kidsilk Haze

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The Yarns‌

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Softknit Cotton 92% cotton 8% polyamide 10 x 50g balls per pack approx 105m (115yds) per ball A wonderful, cotton drape yarn which showcases texture and cable detail perfectly. Softknit Cotton is also interchangeable with Handknit Cotton.

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White 588

Cream 570

Sand 571

Tea Rose 576

Aged Rose 583

Sunset Red 582

Walnut 584

Indigo Blue 585

Pacific 578

Seaweed 581

Dark Lime 579

Willlow 587

Silver 586

Burnt Orange 577

China 573

Lupin 575

Noir 589

Marina 580

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Truesilk 100% silk 10 x 50g balls per pack approx 150m (164yds) per ball Truesilk is made with 100% mulberry silk, making it light with a natural sheen that is found in silk.The yarn is a chainette type construction which means the knitted garments hold their shape and drape gracefully on the body.

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Seren 330

Hush 333

Calm 337

Happy 334

Sweet 345

Malachite 340

Blackout 342

Whisper 332

Sleep 339

Joy 338

Warmth 346

Peace 331

Bliss 336

Sugar 335

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Kidsilk Haze 70% mohair 30% silk 10 x 25g balls per pack approx 210m (230yds) per ball Our ever popular Kidsilk Haze is a beautiful and versatile fine yarn made from a blend of super kid mohair and silk.

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Strawberry 614

Rosso 661

Candy Girl 606

Blood 627

Marmalade 596

Fudge 658

Mahogany 610

Liquer 595

Blushes 583

Vanilla 670

Orange Musk 673

Sweet 608

Splendour 579

Velvet 607

Dewberry 600

Ultra 659

Royal 613

Turkish Plum 660

Atlantic 609

Anthracite 639

Wicked 599

Peacock 671

Essence 663

Jelly 597

Fern 629

Forest Green 651

Drab 611

Smoke 605

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Alhambra 666

Trance 582

Heavenly 592

Steel 664

Hurricane 632

Pearl 590

White 612

Cream 634

Ghost 642

Majestic 589

Grace 580

Shadow 653

Hibiscus 665

Blackcurrant 641

Degas 669

Agra 672

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The Patterns‌ 27

Lochdhu

by Valerie Lenton YARN Softknit Cotton

8 x 50gm (photographed in Silver 586)

NEEDLES 5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle, at least 100 cm long

BUTTONS – 2 x 23mm multi-coloured buttons.

TENSION 18 sts and 27 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 5mm (US 8) needles.

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Lochdhu

By Valerie Lenton

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Paid Pattern Online Exclusive Download

Lochindorb

by Valerie Lenton SIZE S M To fit bust 81-86 91-97 32-34 36-38

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102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARN Softknit Cotton 5 5 6 6 (photographed in Indigo Blue 585)

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x 50gm

NEEDLES 1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles

BUTTONS – 2 x 25mm metal buttons.

TENSION 16 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over g st using 5mm (US 8) needles.

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Lochindorb

By Valerie Lenton

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Lochloy

by Valerie Lenton YARN Truesilk

5 x 50gm (photographed in Joy 338)

NEEDLES 4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needle, at least 100 cm long

TENSION 19 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm measured over patt (AFTER BLOCKING) using 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

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Lochloy

By Valerie Lenton

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Mayvala

by Valerie Lenton YARN Kidsilk Haze

3 x 25gm (photographed in Grace 580) NEEDLES 5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle, at least 100 cm long 4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needle, at least 150 cm long TENSION 18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 5mm (US 8) needles.

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Mayvala

By Valerie Lenton

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Sweetheart Wrap

by Valerie Lenton YARN Truesilk

7 x 50gm (photographed in Warmth 346)

NEEDLES 1 pair 4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) needles

TENSION 17 sts and 291/2 rows to 10 cm measured over patt (AFTER BLOCKING) using 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

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Sweetheart Wrap

By Valerie Lenton

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“My mother and maternal grandmother were both expert knitters, and I learnt the craft at around age 4 or 5. I taught myself to crochet at age 8. As a left-handed person, I carefully watched my righthanded grandmother as she worked and then adapted her technique to suit my own needs. I began by designing and making clothes for my doll. Later, I progressed to making sweaters etc for myself and close friends and family, and eventually for my own children. I have only recently begun to share my designs on a commercial basis.�

- Valerie Lenton

Photographer Art Direction & Stylist Design Layout Hair & Make Up Models Location

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Vicky Sedgwick Gemma Atkinson Rowan Diane Fisher Ruth Fradgley (Nevs) Homfirth & Marsden

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The designs in this publication are copyrighted and must not be knitted for re-sale. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright and is sold on the condition that it is used for non commercial purposes. Yarn quantities are approximate as they are based on average requirements. Please note images are for guidance only. Colours may not display accurately on screen or in printed format. Contact your local stockist to view a fringed (not digital reproduction) yarn shade card.

First published in Great Britain 2015 by Coats Crafts UK LTD Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, HD9 2DX E-mail: mail@knitrowan.com Web: www.knitrowan.com © Copyright Coats 2015