Night Storm

Night Storm Shawl by The Velvet Acorn

What is Being Made

Night Storm is a knitted shawl designed by Heidi May of The Velvet Acorn. This is a beginner-friendly shawl pattern available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for knitters new to shawl construction who want to create a finished garment with visual interest and color variation.

Craft and Technique

This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The shawl is designed to be knit flat, meaning it is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This flat knitting approach makes the pattern particularly suitable for beginners, as it eliminates the complexity of circular knitting techniques while still producing an elegant finished piece.

Stitches and Pattern Details

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided content, the pattern incorporates color work as a central design element. The shawl is worked using four distinct colors that are strategically placed throughout the design, creating the visual effect suggested by the name "Night Storm." The color blocking technique adds depth and sophistication to what remains an accessible beginner project.

Materials Required

Needles: U.S. 7 (4.50 mm) circular needle in 24-inch length, knit flat, or straight needles as preferred.

Yarn: LaBienAmiee Merino Singles, which is 100% Merino wool. The pattern calls for fingering weight yarn held double strand throughout the project. Approximate yardage requirements in single strand are:

• Color A (Bois Flote'): 400 yards
• Color B (Peerie Voe): 390 yards
• Color C (Eshaness): 375 yards
• Color D (Undergrowth): 380 yards

Yarn Weight and Alternatives: The pattern is written for 4-ply fingering weight yarn held as a double strand. The designer notes that the shawl can alternatively be worked in single-strand DK weight yarn; knitters choosing this option should divide the listed yardage amounts in half to determine required materials.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are new to shawl patterns or color work. The flat knitting construction and straightforward approach allow beginners to gain confidence while creating a sophisticated finished garment.