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Discover the captivating art of blending different yarns with this beautifully designed shawl pattern, perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills. This shawl features a harmonious combination of fingering and lace weight yarns, creating a striking visual contrast and textural delight. The shawl is worked top down, starting with a garter tab, and utilizes increases on every second row to achieve its elegant shape.
The sturdy body of the shawl is crafted using a fingering yarn, employing a simplified brioche stitch that my mother lovingly taught me years ago. This unique stitch technique gives the shawl a resilient yet soft feel, while the airy border is knit-on sideways using a luxurious lace weight yarn. Notably, the body of the shawl requires no purl stitches, making it feel almost like traditional garter stitch, which is perfect for knitters looking for a smooth knitting experience. To complete the design, the border incorporates short rows, providing a sophisticated finish.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate (skills required include knit, purl, brioche stitch, short rows, and creating a knit-on border).
Yarn Recommendations: For this stunning shawl, the main color is designed using Knit Picks Chroma Fingering, which consists of 70% wool and 30% nylon, offering an impressive 362 meters (396 yards) per 100 grams (3.53 ounces). You will need 2 balls of this lovely yarn. For the contrast color, we recommend Lana Grossa Silkhair, a sumptuous blend of 70% mohair and 30% silk, available in 209 meters (229 yards) per 25 grams (0.88 ounces). You will only need 1 ball of Silkhair for this project. Our sample used 366 meters (400 yards) of Chroma (just a smidge over 1 ball for ample coverage) and 209 meters (229 yards) of Silkhair to bring this shawl to life.
This pattern is an ideal choice for those looking to explore innovative techniques and yarn combinations while creating a versatile accessory that's perfect for any season. Whether you're enhancing your knitting repertoire or gifting a handmade shawl to a loved one, this pattern promises a satisfying knitting journey. Get ready to wrap yourself in the beauty and warmth of your own creation!
