Line Art
Experience the elegance of this sideways swoop shawl, beautifully highlighted by contrasting garter lines that accentuate the clean stockinette canvas. Perfect for knitters of all skill levels, this versatile shawl allows you to choose between bold monotones or a delightful rainbow of colored leftovers to unleash your creativity. The elongated bias shape of this shawl makes it a perfect accessory for both men and women, and its customizable nature means you can easily adapt it to any size you desire.
Techniques & Skills Used: This project incorporates a variety of techniques including cable cast on (CO), knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, as well as the innovative German short rows for added depth and dimension.
Size: The finished shawl boasts an impressive wingspan of 60 inches and a depth of 16 inches, providing ample coverage and warmth. Don't worry if you have a unique yarn stash; this shawl can be creatively customized for any amount of yarn on hand, making it a fantastic scrap project.
Yarn: For this project, you'll need Spirited Fibers Fingering yarn, made from a luxurious blend of 80% superwash merino wool and 20% nylon (400 yards/366m/100g). You will require just 1 skein in the striking color Silver, plus approximately 12 yards of at least 3 contrasting color fingering weight yarns. Feel free to use any amount of main color (MC), and an infinite variety of contrasting color scraps to personalize your shawl.
Other Materials: Gather the necessary tools, including a US 6 (4mm) 32-inch circular needle, or another size that matches your gauge; a stitch marker (one is sufficient); and a yarn needle for finishing touches.
Gauge: Achieve a gauge of 19 stitches and 30 rows/4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking. While gauge is not critical for this project, be mindful that a different gauge may lead to varied yardage requirements, so adjust your yarn selections accordingly.
Get ready to enhance your knitting repertoire with this stunning sideways swoop shawl pattern—perfect for adding a touch of personal flair to any outfit!
