Streamline Moderne
Discover the charm of this easy bottom-up garter stitch shawl, which features beautiful scalloped edges accentuated by vibrant stripes. This stunning design draws inspiration from the elegant lines of Streamline Moderne architecture, known for its smooth, curvy forms. The color palettes of Streamline Moderne buildings range from simplistic monochrome schemes to the dazzling hues found in iconic Miami Beach structures, allowing you the freedom to personalize your shawl with as many colors as your creativity desires!
Both shawl samples utilized just two colors, but feel free to unleash your imagination by incorporating a variety of shades to create your unique masterpiece. The delightful aspect of this shawl is its construction; since it’s worked from the bottom up, you can continue knitting until you run out of yarn or until your shawl reaches your desired size.
Although the provided samples were knitted using sport and worsted weight yarns, this versatile pattern is suitable for an array of yarn types ranging from fingering to worsted weight, making it perfect for crafters of all skill levels.
Gauge: For Sport weight yarn: expect to achieve 17.5 stitches and 36 rows in a 4” square of garter stitch. For Worsted weight yarn: aim for 13 stitches and 30 rows in a 4” square of garter stitch.
Materials:
Sport weight:
- Colour A: 260 yds/238 m
- Colour B: 425 yds/389 m
Worsted weight:
- Colour A: 150 yds/137 m
- Colour B: 335 yds/306 m
Get started today and create a shawl that not only showcases your knitting skills but also serves as a warm and stylish accessory, perfect for any wardrobe. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner, this shawl pattern is a delightful project that combines creativity and comfort!
