Urbanity Shawl

Introducing the Urbanity Shawl, a stunning arc-shaped accessory designed to wrap gracefully around your back and drape elegantly over each shoulder. This unique shawl highlights a visually striking stairstepping edge on the front, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Knit from the top down, Urbanity features a beautiful garter stitch that frames the skyline-inspired tiers, giving it a contemporary flair.

In this captivating knitting pattern, you'll discover a specially crafted method to bind off each tier and seamlessly pick up stitches for the next, resulting in a distinctive chain-like edging that adds both texture and sophistication to your piece. Perfect for knitters of various skill levels, Urbanity offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your knitting repertoire.

Exciting techniques you’ll learn while creating the Urbanity Shawl include:
* **Creating drop stitches** that start at different levels to form an intricate skyline effect.
* **Twisted stitches** that elegantly define the paths of the drop stitches, adding depth and dimension.
* **Expanding tiers** that create a beautiful stairstep effect along the shawl's sides, making this accessory truly stand out.
* **Chained edges** between tiers via an innovative method of binding off and picking up stitches, ensuring a polished finish.

This stunning shawl pattern comes complete with both charted and written instructions, catering to your personal knitting preferences. Whether you love following charts or prefer detailed written guidance, Urbanity ensures a fulfilling knitting experience. Don't miss out on the chance to knit this head-turning accessory!

Initial exclusive release for Urban Fiber Arts in Portland, OR, during the Rose City Yarn Crawl (March 1-4, 2012). Make sure to grab this pattern and showcase your knitting skills while creating a beautiful statement piece!