Product Description
Have you ever found yourself staring into a fire, captivated by the dancing flames? There is nothing more mesmerizing than a bonfire during the summer evenings. The flames take a hold of your imagination like nothing else, and as you enjoy the fire in the cool summer nights, the warmth envelops you like a cozy shawl.
Mystic Fire is a triangular shawl that draws its inspiration from the dancing flames in the summer bonfires. My shawl is knit on 4.5 mm needles (US7), using 115 g (one skein) of Divine fingering weight yarn from Hazel Knits [75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk – 400 yds/366 m per 115 g] in Carnelian.
Finished (blocked) size: width: 148 cm [58"], height: 72 cm [28"]
The pattern is available in English and French.
Mystic Fire Shawl by Anna Dalvi
Project Overview
Mystic Fire is an advanced-level knitted shawl designed by Anna Dalvi, inspired by the mesmerizing dance of flames during summer evenings. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a generous triangular shawl that wraps around the shoulders like warmth from a bonfire, combining elegant construction with sophisticated stitch work.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a large, blocked shawl measuring 148 cm (58 inches) in width and 72 cm (28 inches) in height. The shawl is constructed using a top-down approach, beginning with a small number of cast-on stitches and expanding through strategic increases to create a substantial, wearable triangle suitable for layering or draping.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Provisional cast-on: The pattern begins with a provisional cast-on method, allowing stitches to be picked up later for seamless construction
- Pick-up and knit: Stitches are picked up along edges and from the cast-on edge to establish the shawl's foundation
- Yarn overs and decreases: The setup rows incorporate yarn overs (yo) combined with knit two together (k2tog) and slip-slip-knit (ssk) decreases to create lace elements and shaping
- Blocking: The finished shawl requires blocking to achieve the final dimensions and open up lace patterns
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Stockinette stitch: The foundation stitch used throughout, providing a smooth base for lace details
- Lace stitches: Yarn overs paired with decreases (k2tog and ssk) create decorative openwork that evokes the flickering quality of fire
- Garter stitch edging: Knit stitches (k) at pattern edges provide definition and structure
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pattern calls for one skein of Divine from Hazel Knits, a luxury yarn blend containing 75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, and 10% silk. This 400-yard (366-meter) skein per 115 grams provides the perfect yardage for the completed shawl. The yarn weight is 4-ply, offering a balance between drape and stitch definition.
Tools Required
- Needles: 4.5 mm (US size 7) needles for working the pattern
- Finishing needle: A large-eyed, blunt needle for weaving in ends and any finishing work
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch when blocked. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the finished blocked dimensions of 148 cm width by 72 cm height. Knitters should swatch and block their gauge swatch to ensure accuracy before beginning the project.
Difficulty Level
Mystic Fire is rated as an advanced knitting project, suitable for experienced knitters. The pattern requires familiarity with provisional cast-on techniques, picking up stitches, yarn overs, decreases, and lace pattern reading. The combination of these techniques and the shawl's size makes it a challenging but rewarding project.
Designer and Format
This pattern is created by independent designer Anna Dalvi and is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing knitters to access the complete instructions digitally. The pattern is copyright protected and represents original design work.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Anna Dalvi |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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