Product Description
New Tower is a long triangular shawl worked with asymmetric stripes, framed with lacy eyelets rows and constructed around a slipped stitch skyscraper standing in the center.
Materials and tools Yarn: 1.5 skein of Malabrigo sock (100% merino) 440yd/402m to 100g/3.5oz in MC-Stonechat- 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock in CC -Solis- 1 3.5mm (US 4) 60 inch long circular needle 6 stitch markers Tapestry needle Techniques and skills involved Garter tab cast on, intarsia twists, stripes, simple lace, slip stitch colorwork. Pattern difficulty: intermediate Dimensions Width: 82 inch Height: 22 inch Gauge 17 sts x 38 rows = 4 inch in stocking stitch
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New Tower Knitted Shawl by Gege à la Gomme
What is Being Made
New Tower is a long triangular knitted shawl designed by Gege à la Gomme. This intermediate-level project features asymmetric stripes throughout the construction and is framed with lacy eyelet rows. The shawl's distinctive design element is a slipped stitch skyscraper motif that stands prominently in the center of the piece, creating visual interest and architectural appeal.
Knitting Techniques Used
This shawl incorporates several intermediate knitting techniques that work together to create its unique appearance and structure:
- Garter tab cast on: The foundation method used to begin the shawl
- Intarsia twists: A colorwork technique that allows for the seamless blending of different yarn colors within the design
- Asymmetric stripes: Color sections worked unevenly throughout the shawl for visual complexity
- Simple lace: Eyelet rows that frame the shawl and add delicate openwork details
- Slip stitch colorwork: The technique used to construct the central skyscraper motif, creating a textured, dimensional effect
Stitches and Abbreviations
New Tower uses fundamental knitting stitches combined in strategic ways. The core stitches include knit (k), purl (p), and slipped stitches (sl1 purlwise). Shaping techniques include knit two together (k2tog) for decreases and make one left (m1L) and make one right (m1R) for increases. Slip markers (slm) and place marker (pm) instructions guide stitch placement throughout the pattern. The bind off (BO) completes the finished edge.
Materials and Tools Required
New Tower is worked in Malabrigo Sock yarn, a premium 100% merino wool option. The pattern requires 1.5 skeins of the main color (MC) in Stonechat and 1 skein of the contrasting color (CC) in Solis. Each skein of Malabrigo Sock contains 440 yards (402 meters) and weighs 100 grams (3.5 ounces). Knitters will need one 60-inch long circular needle in size 3.5mm (US 4), six stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing.
Pattern Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, New Tower is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technical abilities. The combination of colorwork techniques, lace construction, and shaping makes this an engaging project that builds confidence in handling multiple simultaneous pattern elements.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Gege à la Gomme |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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