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Ginkgo Shawl

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This shawl is divided into Section 1, section 2, and tassels. Color changing is needed during the process.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Susan's Family Alpaca

Hook: 3.75 mm Circular needle

Chart Key

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K on RS, P on WS: knit on right side, purl on wrong side
P on RS, K on WS: purl on right side, knit on wrong side
yo: yarn over
k1tbl: knit stitch through back loop on right side, purl stitch through the back loop on wrong side
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together on right side, purl 2 stitches together on wrong side
skp(o): on right side, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over; on wrong side, change the place of first 2 loops, purl 2 stitches together
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inc 3 sts: work knit, yarn over and knit into the same stitch
M1BL: make one backwards loop
double stitch: double legs slip stitch, slip the stitch purlwise and bring the yarn to the back and pull it tightly, so that both legs of the stitch in the row below are on the needle
LLI: left lifted increase

Note:
1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 
2. The chart represent the right side of fabric, so check the key to see how to work a certain symbol on the right side and on the wrong side.
3. The chart only shows the right side.  For the wrong side, we should  need to knit the opposite stitch.

Part 1 Section 1A​ 00' 48'' ​

Section 1 will do cable cast on, and work back and forth, to form two types of patterns . We'll make leaves at the end of the pattern on the right. We also need to change colors during the process. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

The chart for the remaining part of Section 1

Part 2 Section 2B​ 54' 26'' ​

Section 2 is worked back and forth after section 1. We continue to increase on the left. And do short rows to decrease on the right. And do short rows to decrease on the right. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part3 TasselsC​ 70' 39'' ​

Lastly, we make the tassels. Sew the tassels to the beginning of Section 1 and the end of Section 2. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

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