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My Place Shawl
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Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift
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Product Description
This pattern was an entry into the KDD “my place” design competition in 2020. My pattern was not selected but I had a lot of fun designing it and learnt a lot. "My Place" is the hebridean Isle of Islay, where my mum's family are from, and where I have had holidays all my life. The shawl depicts a sandy cove with a beach and the changes in colour of the sea fading into the sky, and the grassy wildflower meadows surrounding the beach. It is knitted in KDD Milarrochy tweed but could be knitted in any 4ply yarn in similar colours. The pattern is described in both charted and written format.
My Place Shawl by Kate Harvie
Design Inspiration and Concept
The My Place Shawl is a knitted shawl pattern inspired by the Isle of Islay, a Scottish island off the west coast where designer Kate Harvie's mother's family originates. This pattern was created as an entry for the KDD "my place" design competition in 2020. The shawl represents a coastal cove on the island, capturing the dramatic interplay of natural elements found along Islay's rugged shoreline where rocky coves, golden sandy beaches, rough grassy dunes, and great cliffs converge.
Color Palette and Artistic Vision
The shawl's colorwork is designed to evoke the stunning visual transformation of the sea and landscape as viewed from these coastal coves. The color progression represents the vivid turquoise waters found in shallow bays, which shifts abruptly to deep purple where seaweed takes over the sandy bottom. Moving toward the horizon, the sea fades to soft grey and blends seamlessly into the sky, creating the impression of an endless ocean. The design also incorporates elements representing the grassy banks and wild flowers that enclose these scenic coastal areas.
Knitting Techniques
This is an advanced-level knitting pattern that employs sophisticated colorwork techniques to achieve its landscape-inspired aesthetic. The pattern uses 4-ply yarn weight, which provides excellent stitch definition and allows for the intricate color transitions necessary to represent the subtle shifts in the coastal scenery. The construction technique creates a shawl silhouette that showcases the designer's artistic vision of Islay's natural beauty.
Materials and Specifications
- Craft: Knitting
- Yarn Weight: 4-ply
- Difficulty Level: Advanced
- Format: Downloadable PDF pattern
Pattern Details
This downloadable PDF pattern provides detailed instructions for experienced knitters. The advanced difficulty rating reflects the complexity of executing the colorwork elements that bring the coastal landscape to life. The use of 4-ply yarn allows for fine detail work and smooth color transitions that capture the nuanced beauty of the Isle of Islay's seascapes.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kate Harvie |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | This pattern has a lot of colours but some are just "splashes" and only need about 3-4 metres |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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