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KNITTING

$6.00

Wide and rambling lace edges a gently curving shawl or stands alone as a delicate scarf.

Size
Scarf: 8 1/2”/21.5 cm wide and 60 1/2" /153.5 cm long.
Shawl: Approximately 58 1/4”/148 cm wide along top edge and
19”/ 48 cm deep at widest point

Yarn + color(s)
Nabi Wool Studio’s 70% Superwash BFL/20% Silk/10%
Cashmere in Albertine. 437yd [400m]/ 100 g [3.53 oz]. 1 (2)
skein(s) for scarf (shawl).

Gauge
One rep of Shawl Border (57 sts and 36 rows)= 8”/20 cm wide; 5”/13 cm long
26 sts and 36 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette St.
Adjust needles as needed to match gauges.

Needles & Notions
One US 4 [3.5 mm] 24-30” circulars
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)

Pattern Notes
Shawl is worked border first, with stitches picked up along flat edge and worked with short rows to shape body.

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SEWING

Ms. Billingsley Apron Kit and Pattern

from $9.00

There’s no better place to display your embroidery than the kitchen, especially when it’s worn! This one-size-fits-most apron, named after Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver herself), is an easy way to turn your hoop art into wearable art and is simple enough for the beginning sewist.

Pattern includes template for Bowl of Cherries embroidery and is a perfect companion to any of the 6” hoop designs or kits available at MsCleaver.com.

Not into embroidery? Use the pocket to display an 8” square quilt block or panel of a favorite fabric.

The Ms. Billingsley Apron Kit provides you with all the materials* to make a cheery vintage-inspired apron just like in the photos!

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COMPLETE* APRON KIT

8-page illustrated printed pattern booklet
Template for Bowl of Cherries Embroidery Design
1/2 yard Robert Kaufman Red Carolina Gingham
1/2 yard Robert Kaufman Essex Linen Blend in Jade
Fat Quarter of Robert Kaufman Essex Linen Blend in White
2 1/2 yards red rick rack trim

You can elect to add a Bowl of Cherries Embroidery Kit for 25% the individual embroidery kit price.

The embroidery design and apron pattern are also available a PDF patterns.

*You will need to provide thread. Fabric and embroidery floss for the center panel will be required if the embroidery kit option is not selected.