Vintage Shawl

Cut the cords to the following lengths:

Designing the Upper Scalloped Edge

Step 2. Begin mounting 2 cords at a time, using the DHH Mount. The first of the two strands needs to be 4 inches off center, with more of it above the holding cord. Take care to use the bottom segment of each strand to make the knots. The second cord should be centered.

Step 3. Using the long segment on the left as your working cord, make 5 Larks Head knots to make the first buttonhole scallop. After you make the loop, mount both cords again with DHH.

Step 4. Using two cords at a time, repeat steps 2 and 3, heading left to right. Mount ½ of the remaining 110 in. cords, followed by ½ of the other lengths, so that the longest ones are in the center.

Step 5. Mount the remaining cords in the same manner, reversing the order, so the shortest strands end up on the far right of the Vintage Shawl pattern.

Creating the Clasp

Step 8. Take the 12 in. segment of the holding cord you left free in step 2. Make a short chain of Overhand Knots (4-6). Add a button, and secure it with a tight Overhand knot. It will serve as a fastener for the Vintage Shawl. Make sure it fits through the sideways scallop before attaching it.

Designing the Body

Step 9. The body of the Vintage Shawl is made with Square Knots, using the Alternating V Pattern, technique #1. Each of the knots is made with four (4) strands.

Identify the center of the cords you have mounted. (Counting the scallops helps). It is here that the knots will change from side to side. Tie regular Square Knots on the left half, and the “Mirror” version on the right half of the Vintage Shawl.

Row 1: Make the knots firmly against the bar above them.

Row 2: Omit the first 2 cords from both sides. Tie the knots slightly lower on the holding cords so there is approx. ½ inch of space between the two rows.

Rows 3 thru completion: You will now omit six (6) cords from both sides as you start each new row. The knots should be tightened lower on the filler cords so there is approx. 1 inch between the rows.

Making the Lower Edge Design

Step 10. When you are done, randomly choose groups of 4 cords (adjacent to one another), to make the Square Knot Buttons. Position them so they rest next to the knots along the edges of the “V”. You can make several, or very few, depending on your preferences.

Step 11. Now it’s time to finish the Vintage Shawl. Unroll the long strand you used as your holding cord. Position it next to the knots along the edge. It should run from the left edge to the center point, over all the other strands. Secure it with tape or pins.

Step 12. Beginning at the upper left, DHH the cords in groups of two.
The first strand will next tie 5 Buttonhole knots onto the second. Form the scallop, then DHH both cords again to the holding cord. It’s the same as the mounting procedure; only the buttons took the place of one row of DHH knots.

Step 13. Next, run the holding cord diagonally up to the right edge of the Shawl. Beginning at the center, repeat step 12 with all the remaining strands, as you head to the top right edge.

Finishing Touches

Step 14. Flip the Vintage Shawl over to make the finishing knots. Tie a tight Overhand knot in each cord close to the bar and scallops. Cut the remaining cord off and apply glue to each knot to prevent it from untying. Allow the glue to dry, and you’re finished.

Tip: 100% Cotton can shrink, so if it gets dirty, make sure you hand wash the shawl and allow it to air dry.

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