Grovedale Shawl

Grovedale Shawl by knitrelief

What is Being Made

The Grovedale Shawl is a triangular knitted wrap designed by Angeline Webb of Knitrelief Designs. This finished shawl measures 68 inches (172 cm) long by 30 inches (76 cm) deep, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl features a two-color colorwork design that creates visual interest through the combination of a main color and contrasting color yarn.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This shawl is worked using a tip-to-tip construction method, meaning the knitter begins at one point of the triangle and works across to the opposite side, creating an entertainingly simple knit with a slightly asymmetric shape. The design employs fundamental knitting increases to expand the triangle as you work from one tip to the other. The make one right (m1r) increase technique is used throughout the pattern, which involves lifting the bar between stitches and bringing the needle from back to front to create new stitches. This straightforward construction method makes the Grovedale Shawl an excellent beginner-friendly project despite its finished size.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch forming the fabric
• Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, producing a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Make one right (m1r) – an increase technique used to shape the triangular shawl

Yarn and Materials

The Grovedale Shawl requires a total of 1,030 yards of fingering weight yarn, divided between two colors: 594 yards in the main color and 436 yards in the contrast color. The pattern specifies KnitPicks Gloss Fingering in the colorway 'Kenai' for the main color (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 220 yards per 50-gram skein; 3 skeins required). The contrast color uses KnitPicks Felici Sock in 'Gummy Bear' (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 218 yards per 50-gram skein; 2 skeins required). Both yarns are fingering weight, providing a lightweight fabric ideal for a shawl.

Needles required include a US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle in 32-inch length, along with a tapestry needle for finishing. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch, though the pattern notes that gauge is not crucial for this project, as variations may result in different finished dimensions and yardage requirements.

Difficulty Level

The Grovedale Shawl is rated as a beginner-level knitting project, making it accessible to those new to shawl construction. The simple tip-to-tip triangle method and basic stitch repertoire allow beginners to create an impressive finished garment while building fundamental knitting skills.