Wake up the Queen
Create a stunning shawl that expresses the queen within you with our enchanting knitting pattern, "Wake Up the Queen!" This exquisite design blends two luxurious colors of fingering-weight yarn to form eye-catching cables, sophisticated lacework, and a feminine picot edging that will elevate your knitting projects.
Worked from the tip to the edge, this shawl's unique construction allows for a seamless progression of intricate designs, showcasing your knitting skills in the most beautiful way. Plus, you'll find that the cables can be expertly crafted without the use of a cable needle, making this project both accessible and enjoyable for knitters of all levels.
The pattern file includes detailed written and charted instructions for making the shawl, ensuring you have all the guidance you need to bring your masterpiece to life. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting your journey, this pattern offers a fulfilling challenge!
Yarn Requirements: You will need two different colors of **fingering-weight yarn**: 320 m / 350 yds of color A and 347 m / 380 yds of color B. For our sample project, we used Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre Blend 4-ply, a delightful mix consisting of 30% wool, 18% Teeswater wool, 18% Wensleydale wool, 17% Leicester Longwool wool, and 17% Cotswold wool, which provides exceptional quality and warmth (347 m / 380 yds per 100 g skein). For this design, we chose 1 skein in Red River (color A) and 1 skein in Camel (color B).
Skills Required: This pattern is ideal for those who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques. To successfully complete "Wake Up the Queen," you should be familiar with the following skills: • knitting and purling • increasing and decreasing • slipping stitches • and, of course, cable knitting. If you’re ready to challenge yourself and create a luxurious accessory, this shawl is the perfect project for you!
Transform your knitting experience and showcase your talent with this regal shawl! Perfect for gifting or as a treat for yourself, the "Wake Up the Queen" shawl will undoubtedly become a cherished addition to your wardrobe.
