Anadara

Anadara Knitted Shawl by Allison Janocha

Project Overview

Anadara is an advanced knitting pattern for a customizable triangular shawl designed by independent designer Allison Janocha. This downloadable PDF pattern offers knitters the flexibility to create a shawl in their preferred finished dimensions, with the pictured example measuring 18 inches deep. The design features two distinct versions that differ only in specific pattern rows, allowing crafters to choose their preferred aesthetic while working from the same foundational structure.

What Is Being Made

The Anadara shawl is a triangular wrap-style shawl constructed using a two-color knitting technique. The pattern employs a main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC) to create visual interest and depth in the finished garment. The shawl's size is fully customizable, making it adaptable to individual preferences and yarn availability.

Knitting Techniques Used

This advanced-level pattern utilizes several key knitting techniques:

• Garter stitch forms the foundation fabric, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible surface
• Two-color knitting integrates the main color and contrasting color throughout the pattern
• Circular needle construction allows for working flat while accommodating the increasing number of stitches as the shawl grows
• Repeating pattern rows enable customization of the final shawl size by extending Rows 60-61 as desired before beginning the edging
• Pattern edging completes the shawl with a finished edge detail

Stitches and Pattern Structure

The Anadara pattern is worked in garter stitch, the most fundamental knitting stitch, which creates a bumpy, textured fabric with excellent drape and reversibility. The pattern includes specific pattern rows (Rows 9, 17, 31, and 59) where the two versions differ, allowing knitters to select their preferred variation. The pattern accommodates size customization through repeating Rows 60-61, which can be worked as many times as needed to achieve the desired depth before transitioning to the final edging rows.

Materials Required

Yarn: Fingering weight sock yarn is specified for this project. The main color requires 400 to 600 yards, while the contrasting color requires 250 yards. Knitters who choose to enlarge the shawl beyond the pictured 18-inch depth may need additional yardage of the main color.

Needles: A circular knitting needle measuring at least 40 inches long is required to accommodate the increasing stitch count. Needle size should range between 4 mm to 5.5 mm (US sizes 6 through 9). The pattern recommends selecting a needle size that produces fabric you enjoy with your chosen yarn, as exact gauge match is not critical, though significant variations will affect the final shawl size and yarn consumption.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches over 4 inches when worked in garter stitch and blocked. While achieving exact gauge is not essential for this project, substantial deviations from the listed gauge will impact the finished dimensions and total yardage required. The customizable nature of the Anadara shawl means knitters can adjust the final size by extending the repeating pattern rows before adding the edging, making it an adaptable design for various yarn quantities and personal preferences.

Pattern Format

The complete Anadara instructions are contained on pages 2-3 of the downloadable PDF, with printing notes provided to help knitters optimize paper and ink usage if desired.