Chrysalis

CHRYSALIS
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
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Inspired by the beautifully complex butter y life cycle, don’t let this shawl fool you! Using ve stitches only – knit,
purl, yo, k3tog, and sk2p – you can create this with minimal effort. As you knit, you'll be captivated by the way the
simple stitches combine to form a unique, intricate pattern, and with a purl row every other row, Chrysalis is a breeze
to knit. Like the chrysalis itself, this shawl symbolizes growth and change and is a beautiful re ection of your own
knitting journey.

K AY L A B A L D W I N CHANDI AGEE

Designer Expression Fiber Arts

Instagram: natural.knits www.expression berarts.com
Ravelry: Kayla Baldwin

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SIZE: 105'' x 16'' (267 cm x 41 cm), blocked

DIMENSIONS

Expression Fiber Arts Sugar Fluff Fingering (364 yds/333 m per 3.5 oz/100 g)
Shown in colors: A) Cherry Chew, B) Blueberry Taffy, C) Candy oss, D) Lavender
Macaron; One skein of each color needed.
If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.
MATERIALS

US size 5 (3.75 mm) straight or 24-32” circular knitting needles, or size

needed to obtain gauge

NEEDLE

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers

TOOLS

26 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Chrysalis lace stitch, blocked

GAUGE

Adventurous Beginner - For knitters who are ready to learn some new
skills or stitch combinations. Stitches include lacework and decreases using
k3tog and sk2p.
SKILL LEVEL

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BO bind off

CO cast on

K knit

K3tog knit 3 stitches together (2 stitches decreased)

P purl

Rep repeat(s)

RS right/front side of work

Sk2p slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit next 2 stitches together (k2tog), pass the slipped stitch
over the k2tog and off the needle (2 stitches decreased)

Sl slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front

St(s) stitch(es)

WS wrong/back side of work

YO yarn over (1 stitch increased)

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NOTES

• The sample shown used approximately 1,289 yds/1,179 m total: Color A: 262 yds/239.5 m, Color
B: 288 yds/263.5 m, Color C: 298.5 yds/273 m, and Color D: 273 yds/250 m.
• This shawl is worked from end to end with RS rows having lace stitches and WS rows purl stitches.
• Follow chart or written instructions according to your preference.
• This rectangular shawl uses 25 repeats of the main section (Rows 7 - 30). For a longer shawl, work
more repeats of the main chart section. For a wider shawl, cast on additional multiples of 18
stitches. Each repeat measures 2.7” (7 cm) in width after blocking.
• The border of this shawl is knitted in Garter Stitch (knit all stitches) for an easy, versatile edge.
• For a neater edge, slip the rst stitch as if to purl.
• Click here to watch a video showing how to knit the rst few rows, which include all the stitches
you’ll need to know to make this shawl.

PATTERN

Using Color A, CO 98 sts using Twisted • 1 chart rep, using Color C for 4 rows and
German CO or your favorite stretchy CO. Color B for 2 rows.
• 6 chart reps, using Color C.
Border • 1 chart rep, alternating Color C and D every 2
Rows 1 - 6: K until end of row. rows.
• 1 chart rep, using Color D for 4 rows and
Main Repeat Color C for 2 rows.
Continue knitting the rst and last 4 stitches • 6 chart reps using Color D.
for the Garter Stitch border edges, and work
the chart section a total of 5 times across each Work Border Rows 1 - 6 in Color D.
row.
Chart Written Instructions
Chart is located on page 7 of pattern. Row 1: K5, k3tog, (yo, k1) x 3, yo, sk2p, k4.
Row 2 and all even rows: P18.
Color Sequence Row 3: K3, k3tog, (k1, yo) x 2, k3, (yo, k1) x 2,
Work colors as follows to achieve the gradient sk2p, k2.
shown in sample: Row 5: K1, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo,
k2, sk2p.
• 6 chart reps using Color A. Row 7: K5, k3tog, (yo, k1) x 3, yo, sk2p, k4.
• 1 chart rep, alternating Colors A and B every Row 9: K3, k3tog, (k1, yo) x 2, k3, (yo, k1) x 2,
2 rows. sk2p, k2.
• 1 chart rep, using Color B for 4 rows and Row 11: K1, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo,
Color A for 2 rows. k2, sk2p.
• 6 chart reps using Color B. Row 13: (K1, yo) x 2, sk2p, k9, k3tog, yo, k1, yo.
• 1 chart rep, alternating Colors B and C every Row 15: K2, (yo, k1) x 2, sk2p, k5, k3tog, (k1,
2 rows. yo) x 2, k1.

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Row 17: K3, yo, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k1, k3tog, k2, Row 24: P18.
yo, k1, yo, k2.
Row 19: (K1, yo) x 2, sk2p, k9, k3tog, yo, k1, yo. Border
Row 21: K2, (yo, k1) x 2, sk2p, k5, k3tog, (k1, Rows 1 - 6: K until end of row. BO using a
yo) x 2, k1. stretchy bind off of your choice. Sample was
Row 23: K3, yo, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k1, k3tog, k2, made using a Suspended BO.
yo, k1, yo, k2.

FINISHING

Weave in ends with tapestry needle. Soak shawl in lukewarm water for 15 - 20 minutes. Press out
water with a towel. Block to open up lace, and allow to air dry.

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