The Mariner's Daughter

The Mariner's Daughter Shawl by AndriKnitsaLot

Project Overview

The Mariner's Daughter is an intermediate-level knitted shawl inspired by the charming yarn shop of the same name located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by Andrea Petrone of AndriKnitsaLot, this downloadable PDF pattern creates a parallelogram-shaped wrap featuring distinctive stitch patterns and decorative elements suitable for knitters with intermediate experience.

Construction and Design

This shawl is constructed using a three-section approach that creates a beautifully shaped wrap. The pattern begins with an increase section worked in stockinette stitch that establishes the foundation of the garment. Following the increases, knitters work the center panel of the shawl, which forms the main body of the wrap. The pattern concludes with a decrease section that tapers the shawl to its finished edges.

A distinctive row of flowers is strategically placed between the center panel and the beginning of the decrease section, adding visual interest and serving as a transition element in the design. This floral motif creates a focal point within the shawl's structure.

Stitch Techniques

The Mariner's Daughter incorporates two primary stitch patterns:

• Corn on the Cob Stitch: A textured stitch pattern that appears in the initial increase section, creating a simple yet beautiful fabric with distinctive visual character
• Stockinette Stitch: Used as the foundation fabric for gauge measurement and as the base for the shawl's main sections
• Floral Row Pattern: A decorative stitch sequence that creates the row of flowers featured in the design

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. The required gauge is 14 stitches by 18 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches by 4 inches) when measured in stockinette stitch. Gauge should be checked by counting the larger stitches in the stockinette fabric. Knitters who do not swatch for gauge may find that their finished shawl size varies significantly from the intended dimensions.

Needles

The Mariner's Daughter requires multiple needle sizes to accommodate the different sections and stitch patterns:

• 4 mm / US 6
• 4.5 mm / US 7
• 8 mm / US 11
• 9 mm / US 13

Knitters should use the needle size necessary to obtain the specified gauge. The pattern utilizes 4.5 mm / US 7 needles and 9 mm / US 13 needles as primary working needles, with the larger needle size used for working with mohair in the main color.

Yarn and Materials

The Mariner's Daughter is designed to be worked in sport weight and 4-ply yarn. The pattern calls for Shibui Twig as the main color (MC), with a yardage requirement of 522 meters / 570 yards. The inclusion of mohair fiber in the main color yarn adds a luxurious, soft texture to the finished wrap, creating an elegant drape and subtle sheen characteristic of mohair blends.

Finished Dimensions

The completed shawl is shaped as a parallelogram wrap, creating a versatile garment that can be worn in multiple ways. The exact finished dimensions will depend on achieving the specified gauge and following the pattern instructions precisely.