Vintage Shawl

Upper Scalloped Edge

Step 2. Begin mounting 2 cords at a time, using the Buttonhole Scallop Mounting Technique. 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 first Double Half Hitches. The second cord should be centered, and placed to the right of the first cord.

Step 3. Using the upper segment of the left strand as your working cord, make five Larks Head knots to create the first buttonhole scallop. After you form the loop, mount both cords again with DHH, placing them to the right of the first ones.

Step 4. Using two cords at a time, repeat steps 2 and 3, progressing left to right. Mount half of the remaining 3-yard cords, followed by half 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 inch segment of the holding cord you left free in step 1 (left end). 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.

Body of Shawl

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, with two working cords and two fillers.

Identify the cords in the center of the shawl (counting the scallops helps). It is here that the knots will change from side to side. Tie regular left facing Square Knots on the left half, and right facing Mirror SK on the right half of the Vintage Shawl.

Row 1: Arrange the knots so they rest 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 approximately 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 approximately 1 inch between the rows.

Lower Edge Design

Step 10. Now it’s time to finish the lower edge of 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, resting on top of the other strands. Secure it with tape or pins.

Step 11. Beginning at the upper left, attach the cords in groups of two, with DHH. Use the first strand to tie 5 Larks Head knots onto the second. Form the scallop, then attach both cords again with DHH. It’s the same as the mounting procedure; except there is only a single row of DHH along the edge.

Step 12. Next, direct the holding cord diagonally to the right upper edge of the Shawl. Beginning at the center, repeat step 11 with all the remaining strands, creating the remaining scallops.

Finishing Touches

Step 13: Flip the Vintage Shawl over to make the finishing knots. Tie a tight Barrel knot in each cord close to the bar and scallops. Cut off the remaining material, 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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