Product Description
A small shawlette or scarf, with a wolf's face worked in the center panel. The sides of the triangle are picked up from the center panel and worked outward to the ends, decreasing gradually to points.
This pattern was brilliantly test-knit by dawn76
10/31/2013 Huntress Shawl is now available for Ravelry LYS sales!
8/27/2012 A small typo has been found in the magazine version of the pattern: In the instructions for the Left Side of the shawl, for Row 1 and all WS rows, it should say "K2, purl to last 3sts, K3." (corrected number in bold type)
Huntress Shawl by Jennifer Chase-Rappaport
What Is Being Made
The Huntress Shawl is an advanced-level knitted shawl designed by Jennifer Chase-Rappaport. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 74 inches wide and 13.25 inches long after blocking, making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering or draping.
Craft and Technique
This project is executed entirely through knitting, utilizing a construction method that involves picking up stitches along the edges of a center panel. The shawl is worked in sections, with the left side constructed by picking up and knitting 41 stitches along the left side of the center panel, beginning at the top edge and ending at the last increase row. This pick-up-and-knit technique allows for seamless integration of multiple sections and is characteristic of advanced shawl construction.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Huntress Shawl employs several fundamental knitting stitches combined into a lace pattern:
- Stockinette stitch - the primary base stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rows
- Yarn overs (yo) - used to create decorative holes and lace elements throughout the pattern
- Knit 2 together (k2tog) - a right-leaning decrease used in lace pattern repeats
- Slip, slip, knit (ssk) - a left-leaning decrease that pairs with yarn overs for balanced lace
- Garter stitch edging - created with knit stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows to frame the shawl edges
The pattern features repeating rows of decreases paired with yarn overs, creating an openwork lace design. Row sequences include variations such as k2, ssk, yo repeats and k2, k2tog, yo repeats, demonstrating the advanced stitch manipulation required for this project.
Materials and Tools
The Huntress Shawl requires 400 yards of worsted weight yarn. The pattern sample was created using String Theory Yarns Caper Aran, a worsted weight yarn choice that provides excellent stitch definition for the lace pattern. Knitting is worked on Size 8 needles, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 17 stitches and 28 rows equaling 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions after blocking.
This advanced knitting project combines lace techniques with strategic shaping to create a sophisticated shawl suitable for experienced knitters seeking a challenging and elegant accessory.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Jennifer Chase-Rappaport |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 400 yards/366 meters worsted weight yarn |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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