Dainty Chevrons

If you're passionate about knitting, you'll love creating the stunning Sabal shawl, a beautiful design that has inspired a series of shawls. This particular shawl is the second in this exciting collection, showcasing intricate lace patterns and delightful construction methods that will challenge and satisfy knitters of various skill levels.

Skills Required:

• Working increases and decreases
• Mastering lace techniques
• Ability to work from charts and written instructions
• Understanding the blocking process for optimal finishing

Gauge:

• 22 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches/10 cm in the beautiful Dainty Chevron stitch pattern, blocked
• 25.5 stitches and 45 rows to 4 inches/10 cm in garter stitch stripes, blocked for added texture

Essential Tools:

• *A total of 47 stitch markers to keep your project organized
• *A tapestry needle for seamless finishing
• *Pins and blocking wires for perfect shaping
• *Unwaxed dental floss for lifelines to safeguard your hard work

Yarn Required:

You will need 1,320 yards/1,206 meters of luxurious MCN (merino, cashmere, nylon) fingering weight yarn, which has a gauge of approximately 7-7.5 stitches per inch (2.5 cm). Additionally, gather 440 yards/402 meters of each of three contrasting colors: Color A, Color B, and Color C.

Sample Yarn Used:

This shawl is shown in the beautiful Plucky Knitter ‘Primo Fingering’ yarn (440 yards/402 meters; comprised of 75% merino, 20% cashmere, and 5% nylon; 4.06 oz/115 grams per skein). For this shawl, you will need one skein each of three distinct colors to truly make your project pop.

Colour A: Homebody — a cozy and inviting hue

Colour B: House of Bourbon — rich and sophisticated

Colour C: Cuddlebug — soft and warm, perfect for snuggling

This beautifully constructed shawl not only provides a rewarding knitting experience, but also results in a versatile accessory that can elevate your wardrobe. Whether you are looking to expand your skills or create a chic piece for yourself or a loved one, the Sabal shawl will not disappoint. Dive into this knitting adventure today and discover the joy of creating a unique shawl that combines artistic style with practical function!