Alpages

Discover the enchanting Alpages shawl, a stunning bottom-up design featuring a delicate lace border and a relaxing garter stitch short row body.

With this shawl, I aim to pay homage to the breathtaking mountains, the gentle sheep, and the untamed natural beauty that surrounds us, enabling us to fully embrace our beloved craft of knitting.

Alpage (masculine noun) refers to a high mountain pasture where cattle and sheep spend their sunny summer months, blissfully indulging in fresh, lush grass. This shawl captures that spirit of freedom and connection to nature.

The Alpages shawl is an exquisite piece that is knitted from the bottom up. Its intricate lace border is designed to be crafted without any shaping, ensuring ease of work for knitters of varying skill levels. Once the border is complete, you can settle into a meditative state, enjoying the soothing rhythm of garter stitch as you let your thoughts roam free like a sheep in its idyllic alpage.

Skills Required: (Highlighted skills are detailed in the pattern): Lace knitting techniques, including basic increases, decreases, yarn overs, and nupps; Simple short rows, along with a Knitted Cast-On method for a polished finish.

Yardage Requirements: You will need approximately 700-730 meters (765-798 yards) of fingering weight yarn, thoughtfully divided between the shawl’s lace border and the soothing body.

Sample Yarns: For your Alpages shawl, consider using Dream in Color Jilly in the beautiful colorway Get Down Greeny, which is 100% Merino wool, featuring 402 meters (440 yards) and 113 grams per skein. This yarn offers both durability and softness, perfect for a cozy shawl.

Embrace the beauty of nature and the art of knitting with the Alpages shawl, a piece that not only enhances your wardrobe but also celebrates the tranquil landscapes that inspire our craft.