Grain

Discover the joy of knitting with Alexa and Emily as they guide you through creating the beautiful Grain Shawl, a stunning addition to your wardrobe. This shawl is featured in The Simple Collection, an educational knit series designed for beginners. With our excellent free patterns and easy-to-follow tutorials, you'll gain the skills to make everything from your very first scarf to cozy mittens, stylish socks, and elegant sweaters. Whether you are new to knitting or looking to refine your technique, this series equips you with everything you need to create modern, seamless knits for the whole family.

Is this your first shawl project? No worries! We have crafted a detailed, in-depth tutorial specifically designed to walk you through each step of the knitting process, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Yarn Requirements

For this project, you will need:

• 600 yards of worsted/aran weight yarn
• 700 yards of DK weight yarn
• 800 yards of sock/fingering weight yarn

(The sample shawl was beautifully knit using Sweet Fiber Cashmere Aran, comprising 1 skein of ‘moonstone’, 1 skein of ‘chartreuse’, and 2 skeins each of ‘smoke’ and ‘olive’.)

Needle Specifications

For optimal results, use the following needle sizes:

• Worsted weight: US #9 / 5.5mm 32” circular needle
• DK weight: US #7 / 4.5mm 32” circular needle
• Fingering weight: US #4 / 3.5mm 32” circular needle

(Feel free to adjust to meet your specific gauge.)

We also provide suggested substitute yarns below in worsted/aran weight, making it easier for you to find the perfect materials for your Grain Shawl. Dive into the world of knitting today and create something special that you can wear with pride!