Windsinger

Windsinger Lace Shawl by Truly Myrtle

What is Being Made

Windsinger is a contemporary lace wrap designed by Truly Myrtle, created as a lightweight, asymmetric shawl perfect for adding a gentle layer to your wardrobe. This sweeping wrap features a distinctive asymmetric centre that is mirrored by a lilting lace border, creating a balanced and elegant finished piece. The shawl is designed to be airy and delicate, catching the breeze while providing cosy comfort with the gentlest touch.

Finished Measurements

• Wingspan: Approximately 82 inches / 208 centimetres (blocked)
• Depth: Approximately 23 inches / 58.5 centimetres (blocked)

Knitting Techniques Used

Windsinger employs several accessible yet effective knitting techniques that make it suitable for adventurous beginners seeking a fun challenge with spectacular results. The pattern is full of simple yarn overs, which create the lace effect throughout the design. Garter stitch sections provide soothing, textured contrast to the openwork lace areas. Short rows are a key construction method, allowing the shawl to take its distinctive asymmetric shape; these short rows are designed to be quick to work and easy to master, making them an excellent introduction to this technique for intermediate knitters.

Stitches Featured

• Yarn overs (creating lace openings)
• Garter stitch (knit every row)
• Short rows (for asymmetric shaping)

Yarn and Materials

Windsinger is worked in 4-ply weight yarn, specifically using Singularity 4ply by Knitsch Yarns. The yarn is a fingering-weight, 100% Merino wool with a yardage of 400 yards / 366 metres per 100 grammes. The pattern requires approximately 801 yards / 732 metres of yarn, which equates to 2 skeins of the recommended yarn.

Needles and Tools

This pattern calls for Size US 6 / 4mm circular needles that are at least the specified length to accommodate the shawl's width as stitches accumulate during knitting.

Pattern Format and Difficulty

Windsinger is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern with written instructions, making it accessible for knitters who prefer text-based guidance. Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore lace knitting and short-row shaping. The combination of simple yarn overs, familiar garter stitch, and manageable short rows ensures that the pattern will fly off your needles with ease, delivering a spectacular result that looks far more complex than it actually is.