QUIET MOMENTS shawl

QUIET MOMENTS Shawl by Myla Vayner

What Is Being Made

The QUIET MOMENTS shawl is a knitted triangular wrap designed by Myla Vayner of Myla's Knit Corner. This pattern offers three size options to suit different wearers: a Small size for children and toddlers, a Medium size for adult small frames and teens, and a Large size for standard adult sizing. The shawl features a cast-on edge with graduated dimensions, measuring 40 to 60 inches across the top edge (depending on size) and tapering to a point, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering and warmth.

Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern employs fundamental shawl construction techniques accessible to knitters new to the craft. The design incorporates twisted stitches created through working stitches through the back loop, which adds subtle texture and visual interest to the finished piece. The pattern uses straightforward increases and decreases typical of triangular shawl construction, allowing the fabric to grow from a cast-on edge into a larger triangular form. Knitters will practice essential skills including casting on, binding off, and maintaining consistent gauge throughout the project.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k): The fundamental stitch forming the base of the fabric
• Purl (p): The reverse of the knit stitch, used to create texture variation
• Knit 1 through back loop (k1TBL): A twisted knit stitch that creates a refined, slightly textured appearance
• Purl 1 through back loop (p1TBL): A twisted purl stitch offering complementary texture
• Slip stitch knitwise (Sl): Used for edge finishing and stitch manipulation
• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic fabric

Materials Required

The QUIET MOMENTS shawl is worked in DK weight yarn (also referred to as 8 Ply), though Worsted weight (10 Ply) is also suitable. The sample was knitted using Lion Brand Cashmere Merino, a luxury blend composed of Superwash Merino, Cashmere, and Nylon in a 75/20/5 ratio, providing softness, durability, and easy care. Yardage requirements vary by size: the Small size requires 350 yards (320 meters), the Medium size needs 560 yards (512 meters), and the Large size calls for 750 yards (685 meters).

Knitters will need 32-inch circular needles in size 8/US (5 mm) or the size required to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include scissors, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and stitch markers as needed to track pattern repeats and increases.

Gauge and Sizing Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches by 28 rows over a 4-inch square in stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The three available sizes provide flexibility: Small measures 40 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 14 inches along the side edge; Medium measures 49 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 17.5 inches along the side edge; and Large measures 60 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 21 inches along the side edge. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for international knitters.