Fairmont Shawlette
Discover the joy of knitting with this cozy two-color shawlette, a delightful project that is designed to be worked in progressively smaller sections, ensuring a fun and fast knitting experience for enthusiasts at every level.
FINISHED SIZE: This beautiful shawlette measures approximately 55" wide by 21" deep, making it the perfect accessory to wrap yourself in warmth.
YARN: For this pattern, you will need fingering weight wool or a wool blend. The yarn requirements include Main Color: 365 yards and Contrasting Color: 300 yards. The sample uses Spirited Fibers Fingering Weight, a luxurious blend of 80% wool and 20% nylon. The selected colors are MC: Silver Dollar and CC: Malbec, but feel free to express your creativity with your own color choices!
NEEDLES: To achieve the desired gauge, you'll need a U.S. size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, at least 32" (80cm) in length or longer. A circular needle is essential for accommodating the large number of stitches involved in this project. Adjust your needle size as necessary to ensure accuracy in gauge.
SKILL LEVEL: This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. You will employ various knitting techniques, including long tail cast on, decreases, picking up stitches, m1 increases, and simple slip stitch methods, all of which make this shawlette both enjoyable and educational.
CONSTRUCTION: The construction begins with a beautifully shaped center diamond, crafted using double decreases. Subsequently, stitches are picked up for the outer triangles, shaped through single decreases, followed by the addition of garter stitch borders at both the top and bottom. This eye-catching design is not only striking but also enhances your knitting skills.
PATTERN: Available as a 4-page PDF, this pattern is easy to follow and packed with clear instructions to guide you through each step of the process.
Get ready to enjoy the delightful process of creating your very own shawlette! Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, this project is sure to become a cherished addition to your wardrobe. Happy knitting!
