Jessamy

Jessamy Shawl Pattern by rhyFlower Knits

What is Being Made

Jessamy is a triangular-shaped shawl designed as a collaboration between rhyFlower Knits and Wendy of WN Yarns. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a beautiful shawl worked flat, featuring the stunning Purple Spectrum colorway from WN Yarns' Donegal Fingering collection. The shawl is designed to showcase rich purple tones while providing an engaging knitting experience suitable for intermediate-level knitters.

Shawl Construction and Techniques

Jessamy is constructed along the bias, creating a dynamic triangular silhouette. The pattern strategically combines two distinct knitting approaches to maintain knitter interest throughout the project. The design features engaging lace sections that alternate with mindless garter stitch sections, offering an ideal balance between complex colorwork and relaxing, meditative knitting. This combination of techniques makes the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters while still providing visual interest and a polished finished product.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern employs lace stitches as primary design elements, interspersed with garter stitch sections. The lace portions provide delicate, openwork details that create visual depth and texture, while the garter stitch sections offer straightforward, rhythmic knitting that requires minimal concentration. This strategic alternation between detailed lace work and simple garter creates a pattern that remains engaging without becoming overwhelming.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

• Yarn Weight: Fingering weight (4-ply) yarn
• Color A: 420 yards (384 meters) of fingering weight yarn
• Color B: 390 yards (357 meters) of fingering weight yarn
• Suggested Yarn: WN Yarns Donegal Fingering Yarn (85% Superwash Merino, 15% Viscose Nep; 435 yards per 3.5 ounces)
• Colorway: Purple Spectrum

Needles and Tools

• Circular Needle: US 5 (3.75 mm) in 40 inches (102 cm) length, or size required to obtain gauge
• Additional Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends; progress keeper or locking stitch marker (optional)

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated for intermediate skill level knitters. The combination of lace sections and garter stitch makes it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are comfortable reading lace charts and managing shawl construction along the bias.