Penelope Creed
Introducing the Penelope Shawl, an exquisite knitting pattern designed for crafters who enjoy creating unique, stylish, and functional accessories. Knitted from the top down, Penelope features a beautifully curved top edge, making it a perfect long shawl that you can effortlessly wrap around your neck and shoulders for warmth and elegance. This shawl can be knitted until your yarn runs out, allowing you to fully utilize a lovely skein of vibrant, multi-coloured yarn for a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Designed specifically for variegated fingering weight yarn, Penelope offers the flexibility to experiment with any fingering weight yarn that has excellent blocking properties. This means you can achieve the best drape and finish, whether you prefer luxurious merino, soft bamboo, or any other delightful fiber blend.
The construction of the Penelope Shawl is refreshingly unusual, featuring lifted increases on both the right and wrong sides for added texture and visual interest. The techniques involved in this pattern include knit, purl, yarn over (yo), slip stitches, and both left and right make stitches in both purl and knit, catering to knitters with varying levels of experience.
This shawl is named after Penelope Creed, a captivating character from Georgette Heyer's beloved novel The Corinthian. In the story, Penelope breaks free from her constrained, stuffy existence, embarking on a whirlwind of adventures filled with unsavoury characters, thrilling stagecoach escapes, and, naturally, a charming hero. The Penelope Shawl would serve as an ideal neckerchief for a bold young lady on the run, keeping her warm in a draughty stagecoach while exuding style and charm.
With its unique design and practical functionality, the Penelope Shawl knitting pattern is the perfect addition to any knitter's collection. Whether you're looking to create a fashion statement or a warm accessory for chilly days, this shawl is sure to impress. Don't wait to start your next knitting adventure—download the Penelope Shawl pattern today and transform your knitting experience!
