What you'll need
| Sizing: | The number of repeats of the main chart can be altered to increase or decrease the size as written |
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Dyeforwool BFL fingering - Lab Rat Knocking on Heaven's Door
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3 |
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Drops Baby Alpaca Silk -
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6 |
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Drops Baby Merino -
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6 |
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
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3 |
Product Description
Haunt the memory in this graceful shawl, ideal for lingering in the lengthening shadows.
The Haunting Shawl is a slightly heart-shaped shawl, constructed like a traditional top-down triangle shawl, but with a slightly faster rate of increase to give a wider wingspan that curves elegantly around the wearer. The directions provided make for a very large shawl. It is, however, simple to re-size, and full instructions are provided for this.
Rated as in intermediate knit, the body lace is fast and intuitive to knit for experienced lace knitters, whilst a completely custom border and crochet/knit bind off (completed on your knitting needles) provides an interesting finish.
The sample in ghostly silver-grey used 960 metres/1050 yards of DyeForWool fingering/BFL superwash in the colourway, “Lab Rat Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” This requires 3 skeins. The pink version is in the Madeline Tosh in posy.
Haunting Shawl by Elizabeth Felgate
What is Being Made
The Haunting Shawl is a slightly heart-shaped knitted shawl designed to drape elegantly around the wearer. This top-down triangle shawl features a ghostly silver aesthetic, crafted to evoke mystery and grace. The blocked finished shawl measures 173 centimeters (68 inches) wide and 105 centimeters (41.5 inches) deep, making it a very large, generously proportioned garment suitable for layering over shoulders and arms.
Construction Method
The Haunting Shawl is constructed using a traditional top-down triangle shawl method, but with a slightly faster rate of increase compared to standard triangle shawl patterns. This accelerated increase rate produces a wider wingspan that curves elegantly around the body rather than forming a standard geometric triangle. The pattern includes resizing instructions, allowing knitters to customize the finished dimensions to their preferences.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This shawl incorporates lace knitting techniques throughout its construction. The pattern requires knitters to read their knitting as they progress, meaning the ability to identify stitches and correct errors without constant reference to the written instructions is essential. The lace elements create the ethereal, ghostly quality characteristic of the design.
Skill Level and Requirements
The Haunting Shawl is rated as an intermediate difficulty project. Previous lace knitting experience is strongly recommended, as the pattern assumes familiarity with lace construction methods. Knitters without prior lace experience and the ability to read their knitting will find this pattern considerably more challenging to execute successfully.
Materials and Tools
- Needles: 4mm and 5mm circular needles (US Size 6 and 8) with a long cable
- Yarn Weight: 4-ply yarn suitable for the specified gauge
- Gauge: 3.1 stitches per centimeter or 8 stitches per inch
Design Notes
The Haunting Shawl is an independent designer pattern created by Elizabeth Felgate. The design emphasizes elegant draping and graceful curves, making it suitable for spring, summer, and autumn wear. The slightly heart-shaped silhouette and accelerated increase rate distinguish this pattern from traditional triangle shawl constructions, offering a more dynamic and flattering fit.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Elizabeth Felgate |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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