Perseverance

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.



Perseverance, the third tenet of taekwondo, is the driving force that keeps you going even when you want to quit. For me, that often means that I need to keep my goal in mind. Itʼs important to not give up just because something is too hard or will take too long. In knitting, it means knowing that Iʼll be disappointed in a shawl thatʼs too small to wear or having a lot of yarn left over if I stop prematurely. Sometimes, it means learning a new technique so I can knit a pattern with a cool detail that will make all the difference. This shawl is a top-down triangle with alternating bands of lace. It is finished with a beaded version of Bronwynʼs KFBF Bind-Off. With just a little perseverance, youʼll be so happy with the result!

27 in. (68.5 cm) deep at center

64 in. (162.5 cm) along wingspan

Quince & Co. Tern, 3 skeins, 75% Wool, 25 % Silk; 221 yd. (202 m)/50 g, or similar fingering weight yarn

Sample shown in Back Bay colorway used approximately 598 yd. (546 m)/135 g.

US Size 6 (4 mm) 32-40 in. (80-100 cm) circular needle, or size needed to achieve desired fabric

One US Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needle, or one slightly larger than main needle, for bind-off

Two US Size 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles, or same size as main needle, for working cast-on and beginning of shawl (optional)

Approximately 150 (15 g), Size 6/0 (4 mm with 1.5 mm hole) Miyuki rocaille/round glass seed beads

Device for applying beads: US Size 11 (1.10 mm) steel crochet hook, or size appropriate to allow two strands of yarn to pass through bead while on hook; or dental appliance threader, such as Oral-B Superfloss

4 stitch markers

Gram scale for estimating yarn usage

Blunt tapestry needle

The pattern is written for one size, but a gram scale and the provided calculations will help you make the most of the yarn you have.