What you'll need
| One size only: | 86 inches across the top- and 33 inches at deepest point |
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YLR007
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5 |
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YLR004
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7 |
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Product Description
This heavy fingering weight (or sport weight) triangular shawl incorporates a single cable lace stitch that comes to us from Japan. It is knit top down, and the stitches cause a pretty and delicate scallop at the neckline, while the small but unique cable contained within the lace, adds dimension and interest. While the shawl looks difficult to knit, it is not hard, and is suitable for Advanced Beginners, with some cabling experience.
The finished pattern measures 86 inches wide across the top, and is 33 inches at the deepest point. There are also instructions for an optional crochet edging, and optional tassels.
The stitches are charted out and written out line by line.
Skill Level: Beginner + - Intermediate (assuming some cable lace experience)
This pattern is suitable for Beginner + knitters.
Any heavy weight fingering yarn or sport weight yarn will work for this pattern
No crochet hooks needed if you don't want to crochet the optional edging.
Lil' Creek Cable-Lace Cuneate Shawl by Linda Lehman
What is Being Made
The Lil' Creek Cable-Lace Cuneate is a top-down knitted shawl featuring an isosceles cuneate shape. This wearable design showcases a Japanese-origin cable-lace stitch as its focal point, creating an elegant scalloped edge at the neckline. The shawl's versatile size and shape allow for multiple styling options, making it a flexible addition to any wardrobe.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques suitable for crafters with foundational skills. The primary construction method is top-down knitting, which allows the shawlette to be shaped as you work from the neck downward. The design incorporates cable-lace work, combining traditional cabling techniques with lace elements to create visual interest and lightweight drape. The Japanese-origin stitch pattern is the signature focal point throughout the piece.
Stitches and Stitch Work
- Cable-lace focal stitch (Japanese origin) as the primary pattern element
- Basic knitting and purling throughout the construction
- Lace work techniques integrated within the cable-lace pattern
- Cabling techniques for textural definition
- Scalloped edge shaping at the neckline created through the stitch pattern
Materials and Specifications
Yarn Requirements: The smaller wrap version requires 1,150 to 1,350 yards of heavy weight fingering yarn in sport weight classification, providing a balance between yardage and fabric weight for an airy, wearable garment.
Needles and Tools: Knitters will need U.S. size #5 (3.5mm) needles with a cable length of at least 32 inches to accommodate the shawl's width during construction. Additional supplies include a darning needle for finishing, stitch markers for pattern tracking, and an optional row counter to monitor progress through the pattern repeats.
Gauge: The pattern specifies approximately 5 stitches per inch and 7½ rows per inch when worked in the cable-lace focal stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential, as variations will affect the final shawl dimensions and may require yarn quantity adjustments.
Skill Level
Rated as Beginner+ to Intermediate, this pattern assumes knitters possess basic knowledge of fundamental techniques including knitting, purling, lace work, and cabling. The cable-lace combination and top-down construction make this an excellent project for advancing beyond beginner skills while remaining accessible to intermediate crafters.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Linda Lehman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Any heavy fingering weight yarn or sport weight yarn will work for this pattern. No crochet hooks are needed if you don't crochet the optional edging |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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