Outlander tassels shawl

Outlander Tassels Shawl by Lilith Creation

What Is Being Made

The Outlander Tassels Shawl is a large triangular knit shawl designed by Lilith Creation. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a generous wrap-style shawl with decorative tassels. After wet blocking, the finished shawl measures approximately 188 cm (74 inches) wide at the top and 84 cm (33 inches) long at the mid-back, making it a substantial accessory suitable for layering or wrapping.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project that combines multiple yarn weights and fiber types held together as one strand to create visual interest and texture. The pattern employs wet blocking as a finishing technique to achieve the final dimensions and shape. The shawl incorporates tassel embellishments that add movement and visual appeal to the completed piece.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this shawl is Garter Stitch, which is created by knitting every row. Garter Stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges and is an excellent choice for beginners and those seeking a meditative, straightforward knitting experience. The gauge for this project is 8 stitches by 14 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Stitch.

Materials and Yarn

The Outlander Tassels Shawl is worked using three different yarns held together simultaneously:

• Drops Eskimo (Color No. 23 Tan Mix) from Garnstudio — 6 skeins of 100% Wool in 14 ply / super bulky weight. Each skein provides approximately 55 yards (50 meters) per 1.8 oz (50 g).
• Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (Color No. 05 Beige) from Garnstudio — 2 skeins of 77% Alpaca and 23% Silk blend in 10 ply / aran worsted weight. Each skein provides approximately 153 yards (140 meters) per 0.9 oz (25 g).
• Drops Fabel (Color No. 650 Forest) from Garnstudio — 2 skeins of 75% Wool and 25% Polyamide in 4 ply / fingering weight. Each skein provides approximately 224 yards (205 meters) per 1.8 oz (50 g).

Needles

This pattern requires US 17 / 12 mm circular needles or long straight needles sized to accommodate all stitches comfortably. The choice between circular and straight needles allows flexibility based on personal preference and the number of stitches in progress.

Difficulty Level

The pattern is rated as beginner to intermediate in difficulty. While the Garter Stitch technique is fundamental and accessible to newer knitters, the project's scale and the coordination of holding three different yarn strands together simultaneously may present a moderate challenge. The straightforward stitch pattern makes this an ideal project for building confidence and developing consistent tension with bulky and mixed-weight yarns.