Product Description
Long Night is a crescent shawl worked from the bottom up. A lacy ruffle along the bottom edge and a stockinette body worked in a worsted weight yarn make this shawl a cozy winter accessory.
Pattern includes written instructions only. This pattern has been test knit and was professionally tech edited by Katherine Vaughan.
Pictures were taken at Rentschler Forest in Butler County, Ohio.
Yarn 430 yards Miss Babs Yowza Whatta Skein! Color shown is Beachglass.
Supplies US 7 (4.5 mm) 40 inch or longer circular needles US 8 (5 mm) 40 inch or longer circular needles yarn needle
Skills required basic knitting skills knit 2 together, slip slip knit decreases yarn overs
Finished size 34 in (86 cm) wide x 9 in (23 cm) deep.
Long Night Crescent Shawl by Mindy Wilkes
What Is Being Made
Long Night is a crescent-shaped shawl designed as a cozy winter accessory. This knitted shawl features a distinctive construction with a lacy ruffle along the bottom edge and a stockinette stitch body, creating an elegant layering piece. The finished dimensions are 34 inches (86 cm) wide by 9 inches (23 cm) deep, making it a versatile size suitable for draping over shoulders or wrapping around the neck.
Construction Method
The shawl is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the lacy ruffle edge and progressing upward to complete the body. This bottom-up construction method allows the crescent shape to develop naturally as the piece is worked, with the ruffle creating visual interest and texture at the lower edge of the finished garment.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Long Night employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate-level crafter. The primary stitch used is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric for the main body of the shawl. The lacy ruffle is created using yarn overs (yo) combined with knit (k) and purl (p) stitches, adding delicate openwork detail to the lower edge. Proper blocking after completion is recommended to achieve the correct gauge and finished dimensions.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Long Night requires 430 yards (393 meters) of worsted weight yarn. The pattern was originally shown in Miss Babs Yowza Whatta Skein in the colorway Beachglass, which is composed of 100% merino fiber and yields 560 yards (512 meters) per 226 grams. Worsted weight yarn provides structure and warmth appropriate for a winter shawl while remaining workable for intermediate knitters.
Needles and Notions
- US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 40 inches or longer
- US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 40 inches or longer (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking. While the designer notes that gauge is not crucial for fit since the shawl's dimensions are not critical to its function, variations in gauge will affect the final size of the completed shawl and the total yardage required to finish the project.
Difficulty Level
Long Night is rated as an intermediate knitting project. This classification reflects the combination of basic stitches with the lacy ruffle construction and the shaping required to create the crescent form. Knitters with foundational skills in stockinette stitch, yarn overs, and circular needle work will find this project accessible and rewarding.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Mindy Wilkes |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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