Vintage Shawl Knitting Pattern

MATERIAL:

4 skeins of rlelsher's Shetland floss

1 pair amber needles NO.5

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 stitches. Knit back.

1ST Row-Slip 1, over, knit 3, repeat across row.

2D Row-Slip 1, draw the slipped stitch of previous row over the next 3 stitches. Knit 3, end row with knit 3.

Repeat these 2 rows until scarf is 1 1/4 yards long.

In binding off drop every 4th stitch. Ravel out to the 1st row. Draw ribbon through this space, twisting every 2 threads. Cut ribbon 1 1/2 yards long. Place a knotted fringe of 8 strands 9 inches long in the knitted stripe.

Source: Fleisher's Knitting and Crocheting Manual, 10th edition. 1912. Page 173