Whiskey on the Rocks

Whiskey on the Rocks Shawl by Susanne Visch

What is Being Made

Whiskey on the Rocks is an asymmetrical triangle shawl, also known as a "boomerang" shawl, designed to showcase a single skein of fingering weight yarn. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a versatile scarf or shawl that works beautifully as a statement piece or practical layering garment. The design features easy-to-remember shaping with adjustable sizing options, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to use up premium yarn in a sophisticated construction.

Construction and Shaping Techniques

The shawl is worked sideways on the bias in one continuous piece, which creates the distinctive asymmetrical triangle silhouette. The pattern employs strategic increases worked on both right-side and wrong-side rows to build the triangular shape, while decreases are incorporated once every six rows to maintain balance and control the fabric's drape. A two-stitch garter stitch edging is maintained throughout the body of the shawl, providing a clean, finished frame for the central pattern.

Stitch Patterns and Details

The body of Whiskey on the Rocks features a simple eyelet patterning that adds visual interest and texture to the finished piece. Pattern instructions are provided in both charted and written-out formats, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the design. The pattern concludes with a loopy i-cord bind off, which is specifically designed to use up remaining yarn and odds and ends, eliminating waste and adding a decorative finishing touch to the shawl edges.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn: Tosh Merino Light by Madeline Tosh (100% merino wool; 384 meters or 420 yards per 100 grams) in the colorway "Whiskey barrel"
• Yardage Required: Approximately 384 meters (420 yards) of fingering weight yarn
• Yarn Weight: 4-ply fingering weight

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

Rated as an intermediate knitting project, Whiskey on the Rocks is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle shaping techniques and stitch patterns. The easy-to-remember construction makes it accessible despite the intermediate rating, while the combination of increases, decreases, eyelet work, and specialty bind-off techniques provides satisfying skill development.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern designed by independent designer Susanne Visch of La Visch Designs. The digital format allows for immediate access and printing, making it convenient for knitters ready to begin their project right away.