Butterfly Shrug
Discover the joy of knitting with our delightful pattern for a stunning handspun butterfly shawl! This versatile knitting project features two easy-to-knit sizes, making it perfect for showcasing your beautiful handspun yarn. The innovative shaping highlights the unique characteristics of handspun materials, creating a lovely butterfly-like shape with elegantly pointed edges. Whether you’re using super bulky or bulky weight yarn, this pattern is designed to accommodate a range of yarn options and styles.
Each version of this design requires between 50 to 200 yards of yarn, which makes it ideal for utilizing your art and novelty yarns, coil handspun creations, and various other handspun yardages. The shawl is not only beautiful but also functional, providing a lovely accessory for layering or wearing on chilly days. The pattern comes as a detailed 4-page PDF, which guides you through the knitting process step by step.
**Size Specifications:**
- **Super Bulky Version:** 25 inches wide, 8 inches long.
- **Bulky Version:** 33 inches wide, 12 inches long.
**Skill Level:** Intermediate - This pattern is perfect for those who have a basic knowledge of knitting. You should be familiar with fundamental techniques such as knit, purl, increase, and decrease stitches. Additionally, the bulky version contains i-cord details, so some experience with that technique is also beneficial.
**Gauge Required:**
- **Super Bulky Yarn:** 2 stitches per inch.
- **Bulky Yarn:** 3.5 stitches per inch.
**Materials Needed:**
- **For the Super Bulky Version (white):**
- 50 yards of super bulky weight handspun yarn (2-4 wraps per inch).
- Size 15 (10mm) circular needle.
- **For the Bulky Version (indigo blue):**
- 200 yards of bulky weight handspun yarn (4-6 wraps per inch).
- Size 10 (6mm) circular needle, along with double-pointed needles (optional, for i-cord).
- **For All Versions:** Tapestry needle for finishing touches.
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the endless possibilities of colors and textures with this beautiful butterfly shawl pattern. Enhance your crafting repertoire with this unique project that celebrates the art of handspun knitting!
