Fabergé
If you're a knitting enthusiast like I am, you'll surely appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the Scale Quilting stitch. I first fell in love with this intricate technique over a decade ago while creating a Learn-to-Knit Afghan from Barbara Walker’s iconic book. Fast forward 12 years, filled with countless afghans, shawls, and sweaters, and I'm revisiting this stunning stitch pattern to design a feminine, two-color shawl that’s perfect for various occasions.
Techniques Used: This project involves a series of engaging techniques including decreasing, horizontal braid, slipped stitches, and beading. While none of these skills are particularly difficult, some can be a bit fiddly, and counting errors will be glaringly obvious, making this shawl an intentional and focused knitting experience—far from mindless knitting!
To help you get started, I've included instructions for a small swatch that utilizes all the stitch patterns. This swatch serves as a wonderful opportunity to familiarize yourself with the techniques and experiment with your color choices before diving into the full shawl project.
Yardage Requirements:
- Kerchief Size: 200 yards of ruffle/overlay color, 220 yards of background color – total yardage 420 yards.
- Medium Shawl: 290 yards of ruffle/overlay color, 340 yards of background color – total yardage 630 yards.
- Large Shawl: 405 yards of ruffle/overlay color, 420 yards of background color – total yardage 825 yards.
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this shawl will challenge your skills while enhancing your knitting repertoire. Dive into this captivating two-color shawl pattern and enjoy the process of creating a beautiful accessory that you’ll cherish for years to come!
