Product Description
Gauge: Honestly, for this shawl, gauge is even less important than usual for a shawl. Basically, you want a ginormous gauge on the US17 and a smaller gauge on the US10. Needles:US 17 (4mm) circular needle (24” or longer) and US 10 circular needle (24” or longer) OR sizes needed to get YOU the fabric YOU want for this shawl. Yarn: 175-230 yards of lace-weight mohair. Samples shown in Blue Moon Fiber Arts KidMo (discontinued yarn), colorway Sedona and Kid Seta Lux, colorway 206 Purple. Finished measurements: Kid Seta version: 76” wide and 22” deep at middle. KidMo version: 62” wide and 16” deep at middle Notions: stitch markers, darning needle.
This is a super light-weight, fluffy shawlette with a hint of ruffley goodness to step it up a notch. This shawlette is plain yet flouncy… There are two options in this pattern: you can choose to bind off directly after the ruffle, or knit for another few increase repeats – each gives a very differe
Slightly Flouncy Knit Shawl by Shannon Squire
What is Being Made
Slightly Flouncy is a downloadable knitting pattern for a lace-weight shawl designed by Shannon Squire. This triangular shawl features generous dimensions, with the Kid Seta Lux version measuring 76 inches wide and 22 inches deep at the middle, making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering or draping. The design emphasizes an airy, delicate aesthetic characteristic of lace-weight projects.
Techniques and Construction
The shawl employs a two-needle construction method that creates the signature flouncy quality. The pattern utilizes contrasting needle sizes to achieve distinct fabric characteristics: a larger US 17 (4mm) circular needle creates an open, expansive gauge in the upper sections, while a smaller US 10 circular needle produces a tighter, more structured gauge in the lower portions. This gauge variation is intentional and contributes to the shawl's distinctive silhouette and drape.
The construction approach prioritizes personal preference and individual yarn characteristics over strict gauge adherence. Knitters are encouraged to adjust needle sizes to achieve the fabric quality they desire, making this pattern adaptable to different yarns and personal knitting styles. Stitch markers are used throughout to help track pattern repeats and shaping.
Stitches and Pattern Details
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt, the design incorporates lace-weight knitting principles that typically involve yarn overs, decreases, and other openwork stitches characteristic of lace shawl patterns. The pattern includes increases, reflecting the advanced beginner skill level designation, which suggests knitters should be comfortable with shaping techniques and reading pattern instructions.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Yarn: The pattern calls for 200+ yards of lace-weight mohair. Shannon Squire specifically recommends lace-weight mohair as the tested fiber, having used Blue Moon Fiber Arts KidMo in colorway Sedona and Kid Seta Lux in colorway Purple (206) during pattern development. The lace-weight classification provides the delicate, ethereal quality essential to this shawl's design.
Needles: The pattern requires two circular needles: a US 17 (4mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches or longer, and a US 10 circular needle also measuring 24 inches or longer. Circular needles accommodate the shawl's width and allow for comfortable knitting of the expanding triangular shape.
Additional Notions: Stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing are necessary to complete the project.
Skill Level and Difficulty
Slightly Flouncy is classified as advanced beginner difficulty, with the pattern specifically noting that increasing techniques are involved. This designation indicates the pattern is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic knitting fundamentals and are ready to work with shaping increases and more complex pattern instructions, though it remains accessible to those progressing beyond complete beginner status.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Shannon Squire |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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