Olivijn

Introducing the stunning Olivijn Shawl, a crescent-shaped shawl designed specifically for knitters who love working from the top-down. This delightful pattern beautifully showcases your favorite skein of fingering weight yarn through its elegant stockinette body, while the intricate lace edging brings a touch of opulence to your finished piece.

The Olivijn shawl begins with a garter stitch tab, setting the stage for a sophisticated project. As you work through the pattern, you'll find that the lace in the border is knit on both right-side and wrong-side rows, offering a satisfying challenge for your skills. To cater to different knitting preferences, the instructions for both the body and the border are provided in fully charted format, as well as written out in detail. This ensures that every knitter can successfully follow the pattern, regardless of their preferred method.

Difficulty Level

The Olivijn Shawl is designed for intermediate to advanced knitters, featuring a variety of stitches that include knit, purl, k2tog, skp, yo, p3tog, and a centered double decrease. Each stitch helps elevate your knitting experience, making this pattern a perfect fit for those looking to refine their skills while creating a gorgeous accessory.

Pattern Details

This elegant shawl is crafted with a gauge of 18 stitches and 23 rows equaling 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette after blocking. Although gauge is not critical for the design, achieving a loose gauge is highly recommended to ensure the shawl drapes beautifully. The recommended yarn for this project is 440 m (480 yds) / 110 g of Siidegarte Siide-Quirlig, which is composed of 70% silk and 30% SeaCell, and comes in the enchanting color "Hirtetäschli." However, feel free to substitute any fingering weight yarn with a high silk or bamboo content to achieve a similar luxurious result.

With its captivating design and exquisite detailing, the Olivijn Shawl is sure to become a treasured addition to your knitting collection. Whether you are preparing for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, this pattern is an ideal choice for creating a stunning, wearable work of art.