Shopping list for December’s free pattern project

I hope that the shift in schedule to do lace ribbons in November has helped those who needed to get their gifts ready for mailing early. My original idea of having the small ribbon project in December was so that you (and I) would not be overwhelmed by a too-large project in the midst of the holidays. I was happy to accommodate the schedule change (after all, that is the meaning of “tentative” – right?). But then that sort of left me in a dilemma of what then to do for December.

After tossing around several possibilities, I came up with what I call a “Goldilocks” project. It’s not too big. It’s not too small. And I hope you will agree that it’s “just right”.

And so … tah-da … the December project will be A Bit of Lace Dolly Shawl. The focus is an introduction to attaching a knitted edging to knitted fabric using an attach-as-you-knit method. We’ll also cover the basics of shaping a top-down Faroese-style shawl.

A Bit of Lace Dolly Shawl will be a great way to have fun learning on a small shawl before putting the time into a larger shawl. Even if you aren’t into this for the learning, you can make the little shawl as a delightful gift for a lucky doll or teddy bear lover!

Finished Size
Approximate 8″ center back length. For example, the size is suitable for 18″ dolls and teddy bears. Length is easily adjusted by knitting longer than suggested (just remember to allow for additional yarn!).

Tools and Supplies
Approximately 100 yards of any fingering weight or light sport weight yarn.
Size 7 or 8 US (5 mm) needles.
4 markers, 1 of which is a different color.

Gauge
Approximately 18 stitches = 4″ in garter stitch

Miss Teddy Bear is waiting for me to knit her shawl

I’ll post the pattern for A Bit of Lace Dolly Shawl in the Free Membership Pattern area on December 1^st.  Shop or stash-dive now so you can get started as soon as the pattern is ready. What yarn is your dolly or teddy calling for you to make their shawl?