Peacefully Knitting

Centrino is a giant doily, based on a few vintage patterns I found and adore!  I’m not a doily person, neither lacey nor frilly, but the lure to begin something that starts out quite wee and grows into an abundant orb could not be refused.  ~ Laura Nelkin

Today’s featured pattern is the gorgeous Centrino shawl  by knitwear designer Laura Nelkin.   

Inspired by the vintage lace doilies of the past,  Laura created this shawl by combining the design elements from various patterns into a unique one of a kind design.   This pattern gives flexibility to the knitter by the use of yarn weight.  For a more light weight shawl, simply choose a  fingering weight yarn and for more of a blanket,  choose to use a sport weight yarn.   Whatever you choose, this pattern will be addictive and you won’t want to put it down!

This design is completely worked in the round from the center out  and will measure approximately  55” wide with an approximate circumference of 173”.  This project requires 1200 yards of light fingering weight yarn,  a set of size US 6 DPNs and a size US 6 circular needle. 

Yarn Suggestions:  Schaefer Yarn ,  Margaret Stove Artisan Yarn, Berroco Ultra Fine Alpaca, Langs Jawoll, Anny Blatt Baby Blatt or Bouton d’ Or

Centrino contains both written and charted instructions, was originally released as the September 2009 Year of Lace design and has been both test knitted, as well as test worn.  This pattern can be purchased directly from Ravelry or from Laura’s website.   Laura is releasing a pattern a week for the next six weeks.   If you purchase your pattern on Ravelry, you can Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all of her new patterns by entering coupon code  TimetoKnit.  This offer will expire 11/30/10

For further details regarding this fabulous pattern as well as many others, be sure to visit Laura’s website, her Blog and Ravelry .  Laura can also be found online at Twitter and on FaceBook.

–  Photos courtesy of Laura Nelkin of Nelkin Designs –