Soxette Shawl

Soxette Shawl by Brixton Purl

What is Being Made

The Soxette Shawl is a knitted triangular shawl designed by Therése Hedlund as an homage to a knitting group that meets regularly across the UK and beyond. This intermediate-level shawl features a body with a middle frill and decorative top and bottom frills, creating an elegant layering piece with romantic and airy styling.

Design Inspiration and Construction

The Soxette Shawl draws inspiration from a community of knitters who gather monthly for knitting and social connection. The designer collaborated with Vykky from West Green Loft Yarns to create a pattern that reflects an airy and romantic aesthetic. The shawl is constructed in sections, beginning with the main body and incorporating decorative frill elements that can be worked in contrasting or matching yarn colors.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Garter stitch construction for the main body
• Eyelet rows incorporating yarn overs and decreases for decorative detailing
• Increases worked throughout the body to create shaping
• Frill sections worked separately or as integrated elements
• Color work options allowing for single or multi-color construction

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Garter stitch: Forms the primary fabric of the shawl body, created by knitting every row
• Yarn overs (yo): Create openwork eyelets and lace detailing
• Knit two together (k2tog): Decreases used in eyelet rows and shaping
• Eyelet rows: Repeating sequences of k2tog and yo combinations that produce decorative openwork patterns

Yarn and Materials

The Soxette Shawl requires 2 skeins of 100g 4-ply or fingering weight yarn for the shawl body and middle frill section. An additional lace weight yarn is used for the top and bottom frills, adding delicate detailing to the finished piece. Knitters have the option to work the body and frills in two different colors as shown in the sample, or use a single color throughout for a more unified appearance.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with increases, decreases, yarn overs, and following stitch pattern repeats. The combination of garter stitch simplicity with eyelet detailing provides an accessible yet visually interesting project.

Pattern Format

The Soxette Shawl is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from Brixton Purl, allowing knitters to access detailed instructions and stitch charts for immediate use.