Expert: Marla - 6/4/2009

Question
I made this shawl back in the 70's from a magazine, I saved it but can't find it.  The main shawl was a mesh design and the border was a knitted design with big multicolored flowers.

It starts with about 180-220 chains, then turn and DC in 9 chain, sk 3, DC, chain 5, sk 3, continue to end.  

The problem I'm experiencing is I'm having trouble with the deceasing.

Do you know where I could find this pattern?.?.?

I found a few patterns on the net, however, they aren't the same one I used to have, when I first made it I didn't have any problems.  I don't knit so I just added fringe to the two sides, and shell border to the top.

Answer
Hi!
Thanks for asking. The 70's was full of flowers, wasn't it? I remember it well. The chance is very slim, but I do have a few magazines from the 70's. Do you remember if it was like, a McCalls, or Good housekeeping? Was it one of those huge magazines which is now normal size now? I don't have a lot of knitting books unless crochet is with them. I'll look and see if I have something like the pattern. If all you are having trouble with is the decreasing, I could help you with that, too.

Marla