Product Description
Available individually and as part of the Myths and Fairytales eBook.
A lovely fringed shawlette accented with leaves and eyelets. Perfect for reminding the unicorn turned lady of her forest home and for staying warm in King Haggard’s drafty castle. You don’t have to be in a fairytale to add this beautiful accessory to your wardrobe! This pattern was inspired by one of my favorite books as a child (and animated films), The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle.
This pattern is worked from side to side, with increases and decreases along the bottom edge of the shawlette body to form a shallow curved shape. A leaf pattern with dropped stitches creates a beautiful fringed edge. It is easy to customize the size of this shawlette by adding or subtracting repeats in any section. Just be sure to use the same number of repeats for the Increase and Decrease Sections.
Additional Materials: Yarn Needle Stitch markers
Skill Level: Easy
Notes: The size given used exact
Amalthea Knitted Shawlette by Tori Gurbisz
What is Being Made
Amalthea is a fringed knitted shawlette designed by Tori Gurbisz and presented by Lachesis and Co. This intermediate-level accessory features decorative leaf motifs and eyelets throughout, creating an elegant layering piece perfect for adding warmth and style to any wardrobe. The shawlette measures approximately 66 inches across the top with a depth of 9.5 inches, excluding the fringe detail that adorns the finished piece.
Design Inspiration and Style
The Amalthea shawlette draws inspiration from The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, capturing the enchantment of this beloved fairytale in wearable form. The combination of leaf accents and eyelet details evokes a forest aesthetic, making this shawlette an ideal accessory for those who appreciate literary-inspired knitwear and nature-themed designs.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs several key knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters:
- Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch used throughout the shawlette, providing a smooth, classic fabric base
- Eyelet Details – Decorative openwork elements that add visual interest and delicate texture
- Leaf Motifs – Shaping techniques that create botanical-inspired design elements
- Fringe Finishing – A decorative edge treatment that adds movement and dimension to the completed shawlette
- Post-Blocking – Essential finishing technique to achieve the specified gauge and final measurements
Materials and Tools Required
The Amalthea shawlette is worked in DK weight yarn, specifically Malabrigo Silky Merino, a luxurious blend of 50% silk and 50% baby merino wool. The yarn is yardage-efficient, requiring 3 skeins of 150 yards per 50 grams (approximately 450 yards total). The sample photographed used nearly all yardage from 2 skeins, with the third skein recommended as insurance to ensure sufficient yarn for completion.
Knitting tools needed include a US 6/4mm circular needle in 24–32 inch length, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 22 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, which should be achieved with the specified needle size and yarn weight.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated at an intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and techniques who are ready to work with shaping, eyelets, and more complex stitch patterns.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Tori Gurbisz |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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