Product Description
Punto Shawl is an asymmetric, crescent shaped which is easy to drape and interesting to knit. The shawl features plain garter rows interspersed with colorwork wedges with pointy edges half the way and curved edges on the other half. The shawl is worked sideways with wedges and the crescent shape achieved using short rows.
Punto shawl uses the variegated yarns to its benefit by breaking up the colors using slipped stitches. Use the same CC yarn as shown in the sample or be adventurous and use different yarns for each wedge. Instead of using variegated yarn, you can use different solid yarns for each wedge.
The pattern is written for one size, 46" wingspan and 14" at the widest part.
This is written pattern only. No chart is provided. A schematic showing the shawl measurements is included in the pattern.
Yardage: MC yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Worsted in Natural Colorway: 420 yards CC yarn: Malabrigo Seleccion Privada in Code B: 110 yards
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Punto Shawl by affiknity
What Is Being Made
The Punto Shawl is an asymmetric, crescent-shaped knit shawl with a finished wingspan of 46 inches and a widest part measuring 14 inches. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed to be easy to drape while offering interesting construction techniques. The shawl features a distinctive shape with pointy edges on one half and a smooth curved edge on the other, making it a versatile accessory for various styling options.
Construction and Design Approach
The Punto Shawl is knit sideways, working from one point to another in a methodical progression. The construction combines plain garter sections with colorful wedges that add visual interest and textural variety throughout the piece. The shawl's shape is achieved through strategic placement of increases and decreases: increases are worked halfway into the shawl to create the pointy edges, while decreases are worked in the second half to form the smooth curved edge. This sideways construction method allows for easy adjustments and creates a naturally flowing silhouette.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The primary stitch pattern used in this shawl is the Punto stitch, which appears in the decorative wedges throughout the design. The Punto stitch is worked over a gauge of 14 stitches and 22 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking. Beyond the Punto stitch sections, the shawl incorporates garter stitch in plain sections that alternate with the patterned wedges. Short rows are the key shaping technique used to create the wedges and control the overall crescent shape of the finished piece. This combination of stitches and techniques creates both visual interest and structural definition.
Yarn and Materials
The Punto Shawl is designed to showcase the beauty of variegated yarns when paired with a solid, muted main color. The pattern calls for two types of Malabrigo Yarn, both made from 100% Merino fiber:
- Main Color (MC): Malabrigo Yarn Worsted in Natural, requiring 420 yards. This yarn yields 210 yards per 100 grams.
- Contrast Color (CC): Malabrigo Seleccion Privada in Code B, requiring 110 yards. This yarn yields 215 yards per 100 grams.
The pattern recommends US #9 (5.5 mm) circular needles, 40 centimeters in length, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The use of circular needles accommodates the sideways construction method and allows for comfortable handling of the increasing width as the shawl develops.
Ideal for Variegated Yarn Lovers
The Punto Shawl is specifically designed to be ideal for highly variegated yarns. By pairing a variegated yarn in the contrast color with a mute, solid main color yarn, the colorful highlights of the variegated yarn will stand out beautifully against the neutral background, creating striking visual contrast and allowing the yarn's unique color variations to become a focal point of the finished shawl.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | affiknity |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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