Relish

Relish Brioche Lace Shawl by Samantha Guerin

What Is Being Made

Relish is a knitted shawl designed by independent designer Samantha Guerin. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a triangular shawl with a wingspan of 41 inches (104 centimeters), making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a lightweight wrap. The shawl is constructed using brioche lace patterning techniques, combining decorative lace elements with the distinctive texture of brioche knitting.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level knitting project requires knowledge of brioche lace patterning, a technique that combines two key methods. The pattern incorporates classic sock brioche construction, which creates the characteristic twisted, elastic texture brioche knitting is known for. Brioche knitting involves slipping stitches and working yarn overs in a specific sequence to produce a reversible, dimensional fabric with prominent vertical ridges.

The lace component adds openwork sections throughout the shawl, creating visual interest and reducing overall weight. The pattern uses a center-stitch construction method, with stitch counts provided for row totals in parentheses and detailed breakdowns in brackets indicating stitches before the center stitch, the center stitch itself, and stitches after the center stitch. This notation system helps knitters maintain shaping and pattern alignment across the triangular form.

Samantha Guerin provides tutorial resources on her website for knitters less familiar with Spun Right Round brioche technique and classic sock brioche methods, as well as instructions for creating finishing tassels.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 1 skein (438 yards) of fingering weight yarn, approximately 4-ply. The pattern was designed using Spun Right Round in 100% Superwash Merino, shown in the colorway 'Secret Handshake.' Similar fingering weight yarns of comparable yardage will work for this project.
• Needles: US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 24 inches in length, or the size needed to achieve proper gauge
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing, and a removable stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and the center stitch

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use only, created by Samantha Guerin in 2019. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with experience in lace and brioche techniques. For additional support, pattern notes, tutorials, and design information, knitters can contact the designer at samanthaguerindesign@gmail.com, visit her Ravelry profile (username: SamanthaGuerin), or explore her website at samanthaguerindesign.com.