Cardinham

Create Your Own Stunning Cardinham Shawl: A Unique Knitting Pattern

Introducing the Cardinham shawl, a captivating and stylish accessory designed for knitters of all skill levels. This beautifully crafted shawl is worked from tip to the lace edging, blending garter stitch with large eyelets and delicate mesh lace to create a striking asymmetrical triangular shape. The Cardinham shawl is finished off elegantly with a beaded picot cast-off, adding a touch of sophistication to your ensemble.

Adding Beads Made Easy!
Enhance your knitting project by incorporating beads using the crochet hook method. For a comprehensive video tutorial demonstrating this technique, please [click here.][1]

Materials Needed for Your Cardinham Shawl:
To embark on your Cardinham shawl adventure, gather the following materials:
- 1 skein of Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (4ply/fingering weight; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 361m/395yds per 100g) in the vibrant shade: Flashdance
- 2 skeins of Koigu KPPPM (100% Merino Wool; 160m/175yds per 50g) in the eye-catching shade P123B165
- A 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needle, measuring 80cm (32in) in length
- 32 6mm miracle beads in the striking Turquoise color
- A 0.75mm (US 13) crochet hook to facilitate the beading process

Skill Level:
This knitting pattern is classified as Easy, making it an ideal choice for beginners as well as seasoned knitters looking for a relaxing project.

Dimensions of the Finished Shawl:
- Length (along the top edge): 122cm/48in
- Depth: 94cm/37in

Tension:
Achieve a perfect fabric with a tension of 20 stitches and 30 rows over 10cm/4in in garter stitch after blocking. While exact tension is not mandatory, variations may impact the final size and the amount of yarn required.

Unleash your creativity and fashion your very own Cardinham shawl that’s perfect for draping over your shoulders or gifting to a loved one. This pattern provides all the guidance you need to create an exquisite piece of knitwear. Happy knitting!