Product Description
I started this pattern thinking about the cold and humid winter mornings when the dew drops accumulate on the grass and flowers, mornings when a stroll through the countryside forces us to use an extra warm accessory to keep the cold away. A shawl like this one, Orvalho (the Portuguese word for dew). Knit a size to your liking, use yarn of pure wool in a beautiful colour, wrap yourself in it, and go for a walk, in the countryside, or in the city, and you’ll feel warm, comfortable and elegant. The pattern is easy to memorize, suitable for keeping your hands busy, talking with family and friends at the end of the day, or to knit while following your favourite TV show.
Orvalho Shawl by Clarice Gomes
What is Being Made
Orvalho is a triangular knitted shawl designed by independent designer Clarice Gomes. The name, meaning "dew" in Portuguese, draws inspiration from cold, humid winter mornings when dew accumulates on grass and flowers. This shawl serves as a warm, comfortable, and elegant accessory perfect for countryside strolls or urban wear, providing extra warmth during chilly seasons while maintaining a refined aesthetic.
Design and Construction
The shawl features a classic triangular silhouette and is worked outward from the top centre point to the final border. This construction method allows knitters to control the finished size by adjusting the number of rows worked before binding off. The pattern includes instructions for three distinct sizes: small (S), medium (M), and large (L), making it adaptable to individual preferences and available yarn quantities.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Orvalho employs an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern suitable for knitters of all skill levels, particularly beginners. The straightforward pattern repeats make this project ideal for maintaining consistent rhythm while knitting, allowing crafters to work without constant pattern reference. The construction from a central point outward is a fundamental shawl-knitting technique that creates natural shaping and elegant drape.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn Weight: Aran and sport weight options are suitable for this pattern, offering flexibility in finished fabric density and drape
- Fiber Content: Pure wool is recommended to maximize warmth and comfort
- Color: The designer encourages selecting beautiful, individual color choices to personalize the finished shawl
- Needles: Appropriate needles for the chosen yarn weight are required (specific needle size recommendations are included in the full pattern)
Skill Level and Suitability
Rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, Orvalho is accessible to knitters new to shawl construction. The easy-to-memorize stitch pattern makes it an excellent project for keeping hands occupied during social activities—chatting with family and friends in the evening or knitting while watching television. The meditative, repetitive nature of the pattern allows knitters to develop rhythm and confidence while creating a practical, wearable garment.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Sport |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Clarice Gomes |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Portuguese |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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