Product Description
This is an asymmetric shawl with a textured leaf stitch pattern at the wider end that finishes with eyelets worked into the stitch pattern to form a small shallow pointed edging. It features stitch patterns which can be worked either from charts or written instructions, whichever you prefer
This is written as a one skein project for 100g skeins of fingering / sock yarn. There are pattern notes that suggest how this pattern can be made larger to make the most of your yarn if you were to have more than one skein or wished to make the leaf edging from a contrast yarn as has been done in the two colour example of the pattern sample.
The original shawl is one size, please see notes at the end of the pattern for suggestions on how to make this shawl larger if required.
New Growth Shawl by Theresa Shingler
What is Being Made
The New Growth Shawl is an asymmetric knitted shawl featuring a textured leaf stitch pattern concentrated at the wider end. The design finishes with eyelets worked into the stitch pattern to create a small shallow pointed edging, making it an elegant accessory suitable for intermediate knitters.
Shawl Design and Construction
This shawl is worked back and forth on needles rather than in the round, allowing for the asymmetric shape that characterizes the design. The pattern combines textured leaf stitches with eyelet details, creating visual interest and a refined drape. The original shawl comes in one size, though the pattern notes include suggestions for scaling the design larger if desired.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Asymmetric shaping worked flat back and forth
- Textured leaf stitch pattern work
- Eyelet formation integrated into the stitch pattern
- Pointed edging construction
- Wet blocking for finished dimensions and drape
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The New Growth Shawl incorporates specialized stitches to achieve its distinctive appearance. Key stitches include pfb (purl into front and then back of the same stitch for increases) and kyok [k2, yo, k1] into the same stitch for creating textured elements. The pattern provides both charted instructions and written stitch directions, allowing knitters to work from whichever format they prefer.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The New Growth Shawl is designed for 4ply fingering weight yarn, requiring approximately 100g or 400+ meters for the original size. Knitters should use 4mm (US 6) needles, which can be straight needles or long circular needles depending on personal preference. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge and Finished Dimensions
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 17.5 stitches and 22 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the shawl to reach its intended finished dimensions and drape characteristics.
Skill Level
Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the New Growth Shawl is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with stitch patterns, increases, and finishing techniques. The combination of textured stitches and eyelet work provides an engaging project without extreme complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Theresa Shingler |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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