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Shawls & CapesBY VALERIE LENTON

A collection of 5 exclusive online designs using Softknit Cotton, Truesilk & Kidsilk Haze

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The Collection • Lochindorb 6 • Lochdhu 8 • Sweetheart Wrap 10 • Mayvala 12 • Lochloy 14The Yarns • Softknit Cotton 18 • Truesilk 20 • Kidsilk Haze 22

The Patterns • Lochdhu 28 • Lochindorb 29 • Lochloy 30 • Mayvala 31 • Sweetheart Wrap 32 Credits 35

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Shawls & CapesBY VALERIE LENTON

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The Collection…

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LoChindorbusing Softknit Cotton

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LoChdhuusing Softknit Cotton

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sweetheart wrapusing Truesilk

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MayvaLausing Kidsilk Haze

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LoChLoyusing Kidsilk Haze

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The Yarns…

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softknit Cotton

92% cotton 8% polyamide 10 x 50g balls per pack

approx 105m (115yds) per ball

A wonderful, cotton drape yarn which showcases texture and cable detail perfectly. Softknit Cotton is also interchangeable with Handknit Cotton.

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White588

Cream570

Sand571

Silver586

Lupin575

Tea Rose576

Aged Rose583

Sunset Red582

Burnt Orange577

Noir589

Walnut584

Indigo Blue585

Pacific578

China573

Marina580

Seaweed581

Dark Lime579

Willlow587

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truesiLk

100% silk10 x 50g balls per pack

approx 150m (164yds) per ball

Truesilk is made with 100% mulberry silk, making it light with a natural sheen that is found in silk. The yarn is a chainette type construction which means the knitted garments hold their shape and drape gracefully on the body.

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Seren330

Hush333

Calm337

Happy334

Sweet345

Malachite340

Blackout342

Whisper332

Sleep339

Joy338

Warmth346

Peace331

Bliss336

Sugar335

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kidsiLk haze

70% mohair 30% silk 10 x 25g balls per pack

approx 210m (230yds) per ball

Our ever popular Kidsilk Haze is a beautiful and versatile fine yarn made from a blend of super kid mohair and silk.

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Strawberry614

Rosso661

Candy Girl606

Blood627

Marmalade596

Fudge658

Liquer595

Blushes583

Vanilla670

Orange Musk673

Sweet608

Splendour579

Dewberry600

Ultra659

Royal613

Turkish Plum660

Atlantic609

Anthracite639

Peacock671

Essence663

Jelly597

Fern629

Forest Green651

Drab611

Mahogany610

Velvet607

Wicked599

Smoke605

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Alhambra666

Trance582

Heavenly592

Steel664

Hurricane632

Pearl590

Cream634

Ghost642

Majestic589

Grace580

Shadow653

Hibiscus665

Degas669

Agra672

White612

Blackcurrant641

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The Patterns…

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YARNSoftknit Cotton 8 x 50gm(photographed in Silver 586)

NEEDLES5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle, at least 100 cm long

BUTTONS – 2 x 23mm multi-coloured buttons.

TENSION 18 sts and 27 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 5mm (US 8) needles.

LoChdhuby Valerie Lenton

LochdhuBy Valerie Lenton

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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

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Softknit Cotton

5 5 6 6 7 x 50gm(photographed in Indigo Blue 585)

NEEDLES

1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles

BUTTONS – 2 x 25mm metal buttons.

TENSION

16 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over g st using 5mm (US 8) needles.

LoChindorbby Valerie Lenton

LochindorbBy Valerie Lenton

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YARNTruesilk 5 x 50gm(photographed in Joy 338)

NEEDLES4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needle, at least 100 cm long

TENSION 19 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm measured over patt (AFTER BLOCKING) using 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

LoChLoyby Valerie Lenton

LochloyBy Valerie Lenton

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YARNKidsilk Haze 3 x 25gm(photographed in Grace 580)

NEEDLES5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle, at least 100 cm long4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needle, at least 150 cm long

TENSION 18 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 5mm (US 8) needles.

MayvaLaby Valerie Lenton

MayvalaBy Valerie Lenton

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YARNTruesilk 7 x 50gm(photographed in Warmth 346)

NEEDLES 1 pair 4.5mm (no 7) (US 7) needles

TENSION 17 sts and 291/2 rows to 10 cm measured over patt (AFTER BLOCKING) using 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

sweetheart wrapby Valerie Lenton

Sweetheart WrapBy Valerie Lenton

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“My mother and maternal grandmother were both expert knitters, and I learnt the craft at around age 4 or 5. I taught myself to crochet at age 8. As a left-handed person, I carefully watched my right-handed grandmother as she worked and then adapted her technique to suit my own needs. I began by designing and making clothes for my doll. Later, I progressed to making sweaters etc for myself and close friends and family, and eventually for my own children. I have only recently begun to share my designs on a commercial basis.”- Valerie Lenton

All right reserved. Reproduction in whole or any part of all material, including illustrations, in this publication is strictly forbidden. No part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the copyright owners having been given in writing. The designs in this publication are copyrighted and must not be knitted for re-sale. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright and is sold on the condition that it is used for non commercial purposes. Yarn quantities are approximate as they are based on average requirements. Please note images are for guidance only. Colours may not display accurately on screen or in printed format. Contact your local stockist to view a fringed (not digital reproduction) yarn shade card.

First published in Great Britain 2015 by Coats Crafts UK LTD Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, HD9 2DX E-mail: mail@knitrowan.com Web: www.knitrowan.com © Copyright Coats 2015

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