Curved Asymmetrically Shaped Shawl

Curved Asymmetrically Shaped Shawl by Barbara Benson

What is Being Made

This is a curved asymmetrically shaped shawl designed as a beginner-friendly knitting project. The pattern teaches knitters how to create this specific shawl shape through a basic, recipe-style approach. The shawl is intentionally designed to be bare bones and ripe for improvisation, allowing crafters to customize the finished piece based on their preferences and available materials.

Knitting Techniques

The pattern focuses on teaching fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The shawl is worked using straightforward methods that build the curved asymmetrical shape through strategic increases and stitch manipulation. Knitters are encouraged to work until the shawl reaches their desired size, making this an adaptable project where the final dimensions depend on individual gauge and personal preference for shawl dimensions.

Stitches Used

• k (knit) - the basic knit stitch
• p (purl) - the basic purl stitch
• kfb (knit front and back) - an increase stitch that creates two stitches from one
• kYOk (knit into the stitch, yarn-over, then knit into that same stitch) - a decorative increase technique

Materials and Needle Specifications

This pattern is flexible regarding yarn selection and yardage requirements. The amount of yarn needed depends entirely on your gauge and how large you want the finished shawl to be. Barbara Benson provides suggested yarn weight and needle pairings to guide your choices:

• Fingering/Sock Weight: US #5 - #6 needles (3.75 - 4 mm)
• Sport/DK Weight: US #6 - #7 needles (4 - 4.5 mm)
• Worsted Weight: US #7 - #8 needles (4.5 - 5 mm)

You can knit this shawl in virtually any yarn that appeals to you. Simply knit until the shawl reaches your desired size, but be sure to leave enough yarn remaining for binding off the final edge.