East Ave E(EAVEE)

East Ave E (EAVEE) Triangle Shawl by Knitdraper

What Is Being Made

East Ave E (EAVEE) is a top-down triangle shawl featuring decorative ruffles throughout its construction. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl measuring 39 x 17.5 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The design is inspired by the designer's connection to people in North Dakota and reflects their support and influence on the creative process.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The shawl is constructed using a top-down approach with three distinct sections that expand in size progressively as you work downward. This expanding structure allows the shawl to work up quickly while maintaining visual interest through the addition of ruffles. The three-section design creates a dynamic silhouette that builds from the top point outward, making it an efficient use of yarn while delivering impressive results.

Techniques Used

• Top-down construction method for intuitive shaping and easy adjustments
• Ruffle integration throughout the pattern for textural detail
• Increases worked strategically to expand each section
• Decreases including both right-slant and left-slant variations for shaping
• Stitch marker placement for tracking pattern repeats and section changes
• Crochet hook bind-off technique for a finished edge

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for an intermediate skill level. Key stitch abbreviations include k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) for right-slant decreases, ssk (slip slip knit) for left-slant decreases, and sm (slip marker) for maintaining pattern continuity. The use of both decrease types allows for balanced shaping on either side of the shawl's center point.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn with light drape characteristics. The sample shown uses Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted, a 100% Merino option offering 400 yards per 228 grams, in the colorway Washington Circle. Only 1 skein is required to complete the project, making this an excellent pattern for yarn stash use or single-skein projects.

The pattern is adjustable to any weight yarn with similar drape properties, allowing knitters flexibility in yarn selection. Recommended needles are US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a crochet hook specifically for the bind-off technique.

Gauge and Customization

The recommended gauge is 14 stitches by 20 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. However, the pattern notes that gauge is not critical and will vary depending on the yarn weight selected. The most important consideration is achieving ruffles that are firm without becoming overly stiff, ensuring the shawl maintains proper drape and structure. This flexibility makes the pattern accessible to knitters working with different yarn weights while maintaining the intended aesthetic.

Difficulty Level

This shawl is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with basic skills who are ready to expand their techniques. The straightforward top-down construction and repeating pattern sections make it approachable, while the incorporation of decreases and ruffle shaping provides enough complexity to develop intermediate-level skills.