14 Triangular Shawl in Lana Grossa Silkhair - Downloadable PDF
By Lana Grossa
14 Triangular Shawl in Lana Grossa Silkhair – Free Knitting Pattern Summary
This free downloadable PDF from Lana Grossa presents Design 14 from the Filati Tücher & Co. 02 collection — a beautifully elegant triangular shawl knitted in the luxurious Lana Grossa Silkhair yarn. The finished shawl measures an impressive approximately 180 cm wide by 95 cm long, making it a generous, wrap-worthy accessory suitable for all seasons. The design is worked in a soft Turquoise (colour 120) colourway that showcases the delicate halo of the Silkhair yarn to stunning effect.
What Is Being Made
The project is a large triangular shawl — a classic and timeless accessory in the knitting world. Triangular shawls are shaped to drape gracefully across the shoulders or wrap around the neck, and their pointed silhouette makes them a versatile wardrobe staple. This particular design achieves its triangular shape through symmetrical increases worked on each side, building outward from a central starting point at the top of the shawl and growing steadily wider with every right-side row.
Construction and Techniques
- Top-down, point-up construction: The shawl is worked from the top point upward, with increases placed on each side to create the triangular shape. This method allows the knitter to easily adjust the final size if desired.
- Symmetrical side increases: Stitches are added on each side of the work to widen the shawl progressively, a technique that produces clean, mirrored edges and a balanced silhouette.
- Held double strands: The pattern is worked with two strands of Lana Grossa Silkhair held together throughout most of the project, which adds body and warmth while maintaining the yarn's characteristic softness and halo. Notably, after row 24, an additional strand of yarn is added, meaning the final section is worked with the yarn held in a specific configuration as directed — a detail that may subtly affect drape and texture in the lower portion of the shawl.
- Blocking: The finishing process involves pinning the piece to its final measurements and blocking, which is especially important with a silk-blend yarn like Silkhair. Blocking opens up the fabric, evens the stitches, and allows the shawl to reach its full 180 cm width and 95 cm length.
- Weaving in ends: The pattern instructs knitters to carefully weave in all ends after blocking for a neat, professional finish.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch pattern throughout the shawl. Stockinette is worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. It creates a smooth, flat fabric on the knit side that beautifully highlights the lustrous quality of the Silkhair yarn and allows the mohair halo to bloom softly on the surface.
- Chart pattern: The pattern references a chart, suggesting there is at least one charted stitch or lace section incorporated into the design, adding visual interest beyond plain stockinette.
- Bind off: A standard bind off is used to finish all stitches once the shawl reaches its full stitch count of 237 stitches.
Materials
- Yarn: Lana Grossa Silkhair — a luxurious blend of 70% superkid mohair and 30% silk, with a yardage of 210 metres per 25 g. The pattern calls for 100 g in Turquoise (colour 120). This yarn is renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight feel and the beautiful halo that mohair produces, while the silk content adds a subtle sheen and drape that elevates the finished fabric.
- Needles: Size 6 mm knitting needles are used throughout the project.
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 24 rows =
Specifications
| Brand: | Lana Grossa |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |