Liliane

Liliane Knit Shawl by Corrine Walcher

What is Being Made

Liliane is a one-skein knit shawl designed by Corrine Walcher, named after the designer's dear friend's mother. This elegant triangular shawl features a finished size of 20 inches in depth and 70 inches across the wingspan, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping across the shoulders.

Design Structure and Techniques

Liliane showcases a thoughtfully constructed three-part design that combines multiple knitting techniques. The shawl begins with a subtle lace edging that draws the eye and creates visual interest along the perimeter. The main body transitions into a short-row stockinette section, which provides the shawl with its characteristic shape and drape. The design concludes with a garter edge finish that adds structure and a polished appearance to the completed piece.

The body shaping relies on the short-row technique using wrap and turn, a method that allows knitters to increase rows in specific sections without increasing stitch count across the entire row. This creates the triangular silhouette and graceful flow characteristic of modern shawl design. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the wrap and turn technique, making it accessible to knitters who may be unfamiliar with this intermediate-level method.

Stitches Used

• Lace stitches for the decorative edging
• Stockinette stitch for the main body
• Garter stitch for the finished edge
• Wrap and turn short rows for shaping

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: Avalon Springs Farm Pendragon, 100% Superwash Merino wool. The pattern calls for one skein of 555 yards per 4 ounces. The sample was knit in the colorway Water Off a Duck's Back and used approximately 545 yards, demonstrating efficient yardage usage.

Needles: 32-inch circular needle in US size 6 (4.0mm), or the size needed to obtain your personal gauge.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows per inch in wet-blocked stockinette stitch. While gauge is not critical for this item, achieving your target gauge will affect the final yardage requirements and the drape characteristics of the finished shawl.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty Level

Liliane is designed for use with 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, which are lightweight options that create an airy, elegant fabric. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to expand their technical skills, particularly those learning or refining short-row shaping techniques.