This piece is knitted from the center going out. It has 9 sections of swirls. The number 9 is divisible in parts by 3.
The symbolism represented by this piece is that on the first time you learn, on the second, you master, and on the third you create.
All of the components of the shawl can be divided by 3…
Number of Sections---9
Number of Pattern Sequence---3
Number of Stitches in the round---1260
Number of Points---45
Needles:
3 mm / 2 US dpns (bamboo or wood as they are lighter and won’t slip as much)
3 mm / 2 US circular needles
3.5 mm / 4 US circular needles
Yarn requirement:
300 gm of Fibre-Isle Kami Bison lace weight yarn.
2400 meters/ 2640 yards
Finished size:
1.6 m in diameter / 66 inches in diameter
Gauge:
With 3.5 mm needles / 4 us
28 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches
Notions:
9 stitch markers: 1 to mark beginning of the round and 8 to mark sections of repeats.
Inspired by the words of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, my life can be defined in very few words:
Don’t let your life consume your passion… but let your passion consume your life.
In the spring of 2009, I was invited by Women’s Work(s) to contribute a piece for the upcoming charity auction in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
I was honoured to be included, and gladly created and introduced Women’s Energy to the auction.
The charity chosen was the PEI Family Violence Foundation, Anderson House. It is a group of caring individuals counselling, and aiding PEI families that have fallen victim to family violence. Those who have been physically, mentally or emotionally abused by a member of their own family reach out to Anderson House for help, guidance and support.
Family Violence is not restricted to our little Island. It is found in every community, town and city in the world. Helping create awareness and raising funds will help those in need of counselling and the many benefits of these great programs.
We have chosen the Women’s Energy Pattern to be our charity pattern with all proceeds going to PEI Family Violence, Anderson House.
As we feel that family violence is a global issue, we would like to encourage you to consider donating to your own local Family Violence programs.
Thank you for the donation you have made to this cause by purchasing this pattern.
We wish you much success with any charity you may wish to engage in.
Together through the art and joy of knitting, we can help empower those affected, and support the programs that reduce the prevalence of global family violence in our communities.
Wishing you passion in your life.
