Campfire

Campfire Shawl by VERSACIKNITS

What Is Being Made

Campfire is a triangular knit shawl designed by VERSACIKNITS. This intermediate-level project features a three-color construction that creates visual interest through strategic color placement. The finished shawl measures 56 inches (142 centimeters) across the wingspan with a center depth of 34 inches (86.5 centimeters), making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering or draping.

Construction Method

The Campfire shawl is worked from the top down, beginning with a stockinette stitch tab at the center top and continuing to the bottom edge. The construction method creates a classic triangular silhouette through strategic increases worked on every right-side row. Four yarn-over increases are incorporated into each right-side row—one between the main fabric and the integrated I-cord edge at each end, and one on either side of the center stitch. This increase pattern generates the triangular shape characteristic of the design.

Stitches and Techniques

This project employs several key knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric of the shawl
• Yarn-over increases (yo) create the decorative lace elements and shaping
• Integrated I-cord edge finishes the top edge seamlessly as part of the overall construction
• Elastic bind-off completes the bottom edge with flexibility and drape
• Blocking is essential to set the finished measurements and even out the fabric

Yarn and Materials

The Campfire shawl is designed for sport-weight yarn, requiring approximately 945 yards (865 meters) total. The sample shown uses Cashmere People Cashgora, a luxury fiber blend comprising 100% Cashgora fiber. The yarn is divided evenly among three colors—Midnight (A), Marigold (B), and Pamirs (C)—with one skein of each color used. Each skein provides 315 yards (290 meters) per 100-gram weight. Construction requires US size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles in a 32-inch (80-centimeter) length.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch after blocking. While exact gauge is noted as not critical to the overall design, variations in personal gauge will affect both the yardage requirement and the finished measurements of the completed shawl. Blocking is essential to achieve the specified finished dimensions.