Sceal Gra Pattern by Ailbiona McLochlainn

Scéal Grá 
{a love story}

We say that knitting is a labour of love. And at no time do I feel this more keenly than when working lace into a garment. The care, the trust, the commitment, the passion — they all must be present, and sustained, for the needles to work their magic and yield a wearable piece of my heart.

An ode to this process, Scéal Grá (pronounced scale grah) is Irish for ‘love story.’

Worked seamlessly from the top down, this lightweight, easy-to-wear top is constructed with fitted 3/4 sleeves, relaxed bodice, and flounced hemline. The circular yoke features a delicate lace motif of drooping blossoms, elements of which are also echoed in the sleeves. All edgings are finished with i-cord, for an airy, elegant aesthetic.

Scéal Grá is suitable for adventurous advanced beginners, with some experience in lace knitting.this pattern is suitable for a variety of fingering-weight yarns, in solid, semi-solid, or lightly variegated colourways.

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MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Townhouse Yarns Olla, 400m (440y) / 100g (3.5oz) 
shown in the Embrace colourway 
225g (250g, 275g, 300g, 350g, 400g) 

 
Needles 
Circular lace-tipped needle, 3mm (US 2.5) in diameter 
 
(or as needed to meet gauge - typically from 2.75mm to 3.25mm)

Notions 
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn

Gauge 
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 27 sts x 35 rounds, in stockinette

Sizing 
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference: 
83cm (91cm, 95cm, 100cm, 112cm, 117cm) 
33.25” (36.5”, 38”, 40”, 44.75”, 47”) 
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details (pattern includes schematic).

Fit 
Scéal Grá is designed to be fairly fitted at yoke and sleeves, and relaxed throughout bodice. Models are shown wearing garment with 2” and 3” of positive ease at bust.

Special Techniques 
short rows, lace, provisional cast-on, i-cord 
Pattern includes lace chart, as well as line-by-line written instructions for working lace.