What you'll need
| One size only: | 66 cm on inner curve- 229 cm on outside curve |
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Miss Babs Estrellita -
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2 |
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10174483
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2 |
Product Description
Water was a persistent inspiration while designing Swish. I was just back from the beach, where I spent time watching the waves. Then a week of rainy weather hit. These two skeins started calling to me from my stash and the beginnings of Swish started to take form. I came up with all kinds of rules to inform the shape of Swish then began the process of writing out the pattern. After a few versions, I settled on written out directions placed in charts that can easily be marked off.
The natural curve of the shawl, formed by the short rows, mean this shawl likes to hug the shoulders. Add an I-cord and give your self more styling options. Thread the I-cord through the final eyelet section, draw in to cinch, then tie a bow. You can loop you starting end through to secure around you. Without the I-cord, leave the final section long and secure with a shawl pin, giving a dramatic a-symmetric look.
Swish Shawl by Martha Myers
Project Overview
The Swish Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted shawl designed by Martha Myers, inspired by the natural movement of water and waves. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a beautifully curved triangular shawl with graceful proportions and optional beadwork embellishment.
What Is Being Made
The Swish Shawl is a crescent-shaped knitted shawl featuring a dramatic curved silhouette. The finished shawl measures 26 inches (66 cm) along the inner curve, 90 inches (229 cm) along the outside edge, and 28 inches (71 cm) across the straight edge. The design showcases a lace edge combined with the natural curve created through strategic shaping techniques.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Short rows: The foundation of the shawl's signature curved shape, creating the natural crescent form without requiring increases along traditional edges
- Stockinette stitch: The primary fabric base, providing a smooth canvas for the lace details
- Lace knitting: Decorative lace edging adds visual interest and movement to the perimeter
- Chart-based pattern: The design uses written directions paired with charts for easy tracking and marking progress
- Optional beadwork: 200 beads may be incorporated throughout the pattern for additional embellishment
Materials and Gauge
This pattern requires 2 skeins of Miss Babs Estrellita yarn (400 yards / 366 meters per skein) in 4-ply weight. The designer offers the pattern in two colorways: Iolite and Light House. Knitting is worked on US #6 / 4 mm circular needles. The gauge is 25 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Additional Notions
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats
- 200 beads (optional, for embellishment)
Design Inspiration and Pattern Structure
Designer Martha Myers drew inspiration from observing ocean waves at the beach, combined with the flowing movement of rainfall. These water-based observations informed the shawl's organic curved shape and flowing silhouette. The pattern features carefully constructed rules governing the shawl's form, ultimately presented through a combination of written directions and charted sections for clarity and ease of following.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Martha Myers |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Swish uses 2 colors. One ball of each color is required. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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