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Foothills Shawl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Shawl

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knitting
purling
reading charts
casting on
binding off
yarn overs
decreasing

Pattern Description:

This triangular shawl is more textured than airy, and is bordered with a deep fluted ruffle. Wet block it as far as it will let you for more drape (shown) or steam block it lightly for a cushier and denser shawl. This is my favorite sized shawl. It can be wrapped around the neck and tucked into a jacket when you are out in the elements, then unfurled, to gracefully adorn your shoulders, once you are inside. Worked in Tern, the wool makes it sturdy and durable while the silk makes it graceful and refined. A real workhorse of a shawl, all around.

Gauge:

18 sts x 26 rows over 4" / 10cm in Stockinette stitch after
blocking
Note: gauge is approximated here and is not instrumental to the success
of this shawl but may impact the finished size and yardage required
for your piece. Yardage has been slightly over estimated to account for
swatching and variation in gauge.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Finished size - 60" [152 cm] wingspan, 30" [76 cm] depth after wet blocking.

Materials:

4 skeins of Quince & Co. Tern (75% American wool, 25% silk) - 221 yd / 202 m per 1 3/4 oz / 50 g in color Boothbay Blue 145
US 5 / 3.75mm circular knitting needle, at least 36" / 91 cm long

You Will Also Need:

stitch markers
tapestry needle

Suggested yarn:

884 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Quince and & Co. Tern

Colorway:

Bloothbay Blue