Targetty

Targetty Shawlette by Melanie Berg

What is Being Made

Targetty is a small shawlette designed by independent designer Melanie Berg. This knitted accessory is worked from the center of the top edge, expanding downward and outward to create a triangular or crescent-shaped garment. The shawlette is an ideal transitional piece for cool spring weather, offering warmth and style during the unpredictable season between winter and warmer months.

Construction and Shaping Techniques

The Targetty shawlette employs a top-down construction method, beginning at the center of the top edge and working outward. This approach allows for flexible sizing and straightforward customization. Shaping throughout the piece is achieved through strategic increases positioned at the beginning and ending of each row, as well as around the center stitch. This increase placement creates the characteristic expanding silhouette of the shawlette, resulting in a garment that grows wider and longer as you progress through the pattern.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate skill level. Key stitches and abbreviations include:

• k - knit stitch, the foundational knit fabric stitch
• k2tog - knit two stitches together, a right-leaning decrease
• M1L - make one left, an increase worked by inserting the left needle from front to back under the horizontal strand between the stitch just worked and the next stitch, then knitting through the lifted loop

These techniques combine to create the structured increases that define the shawlette's expanding shape while maintaining clean, professional-looking edges and stitch definition.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Targetty pattern is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, a lightweight yet substantial yarn category ideal for creating delicate, drape-friendly shawlettes. The sample shown in the pattern was created using Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn in the colorway "Concrete." This yarn is composed of 85% Merino wool and 15% Nylon, providing softness, elasticity, and durability. One skein of yarn is required, with approximately 383 yards (350 meters) of yardage available per 100 grams. The sample used approximately 94 grams or 360 yards (329 meters) of yarn, leaving room for customization based on desired finished dimensions.

Needle Requirements

While specific needle size recommendations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, knitters working with 4-ply yarn and Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn typically use needles in the US 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) range, depending on personal gauge and desired fabric characteristics. Knitters should refer to the complete pattern for precise needle specifications and gauge requirements.