Product Description
ekoï is a shawl worked laterally with stripes in garter stitch and a two-coloured textured stitch. The Latvian braid border gives a nice finished touch.
It is also an unisex shawl.
Written instructions and charts.
**auge:**24 sts x 32 rs = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette st with 3,5mm (US4) needles
**Size:**77”/196 cm wide and 23.5”/60 cm height.
Materials:
Lain’Amourée, Flora (60% merinos, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yds/365 m. for 100g), color Eblouie par la nuit, 1 skein or about 400 yds/365 m. of fingering weight yarn (color 1)
Lain’Amourée, Flora (60% merinos, 20% silk, 20% yak, 400 yds/365 m. for 100g), color T’as une tête de yak, 1 skein or about 400 yds/365 m. of fingering weight yarn (color 2)
3,5mm (US4) needles or size to obtain gauge.
3 markers
Sekoï Shawl by Bérangère Cailliau
What Is Being Made
Sekoï is a beautifully finished knitted shawl designed by independent designer Bérangère Cailliau. This shawl is worked laterally, meaning it is constructed from side to side rather than from the top down or bottom up. The lateral construction method allows for interesting stripe patterns and creates a unique drape and structure in the finished garment.
Knitting Techniques
The Sekoï shawl employs several key knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance and refined finish:
- Lateral Construction: The shawl is worked sideways, which influences how the stitch patterns and stripes develop across the fabric
- Garter Stitch: Sections of the shawl feature garter stitch, a fundamental knitting stitch created by knitting every row. Garter stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
- Two-Coloured Textured Stitch: The design incorporates a textured stitch worked in two colors, adding visual interest and dimension to the shawl
- Latvian Braid Border: A Latvian braid border provides a professional, finished edge. This traditional border technique creates a decorative and structured frame for the shawl
Yarn and Materials
The Sekoï pattern calls for 4-ply fingering weight yarn, specifically Lain'Amourée Flora. This yarn is composed of 60% merino, 20% silk, and 20% yak, offering a luxurious blend of fibers. The yarn provides approximately 400 yards (365 meters) per 100 grams. Two colorways are used: Eblouie par la nuit and T'as une tête de yak, with one skein of each color required. Knitting is worked on 3.5mm (US size 4) needles or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to shawl construction. The straightforward lateral working method and use of fundamental stitches like garter stitch make this an accessible introduction to shawl knitting, while the two-color work and Latvian braid border provide opportunities to learn new techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Berangere Cailliau |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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