Product Description
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Winter is on its way, so bundle yourself up in a shawl to help keep the cold at bay! Makariri (Maori for Winter) is a gorgeous oversized shawl, with subtle texture and squish, and eye-catching lace and colorwork. Let the garter stitch transport you to a scene of slow and peaceful living—it is a wonderfully meditative stitch. And when the lace comes into play, enjoy the present as you spend a bit more time and concentration to make the stitch work its magic.
Use your creativity and imagination to pair your three favorite colorways together to paint a scene. In my sample, I used white and two grey neutrals to reflect the cold yet magical feeling of winter. Perhaps you will choose more vibrant and warm colors to celebrate summer or spring? Regardless, let your intuition decide which colors to work together and watch the magic unfold and bloom.
Makariri Shawl by Francoise Danoy
What is Being Made
The Makariri Shawl is an oversized knitted shawl designed to provide warmth and comfort during winter months. The name "Makariri" comes from the Maori language, meaning winter. This shawl combines both textural and visual interest through the integration of garter stitch sections with lace and colorwork elements, making it suitable for layering during colder seasons while remaining versatile enough for other seasons depending on color choice.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to create its distinctive appearance and structure:
- Garter Stitch: Used as a foundational element throughout the shawl, garter stitch creates a meditative knitting experience with its rhythmic, repetitive nature. This stitch produces a textured, bumpy fabric with subtle visual interest and contributes to the overall squish and comfort of the finished piece.
- Lace Work: Eye-catching lace sections are incorporated into the design, requiring increased concentration and attention to stitch placement. These lace elements add visual drama and create an airy contrast to the denser garter stitch areas.
- Colorwork: The shawl features multiple colorways worked together, allowing knitters to create personalized color combinations. The designer's sample uses white and two grey neutrals to evoke the cold, magical aesthetic of winter, though knitters are encouraged to select their own three favorite colorways to suit their preferences and seasonal inspirations.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches featured in the Makariri Shawl include garter stitch for textural foundation and lace stitches for decorative patterning. The combination of these stitch types creates both meditative knitting sections and more engaging, detail-oriented passages that require careful stitch work.
Materials
This pattern is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, which provides appropriate drape and stitch definition for both the garter stitch and lace sections. Standard knitting needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn are required to execute this intermediate-level project.
Design Philosophy
The Makariri Shawl encourages creative expression through color selection, inviting knitters to use their intuition and imagination when choosing three colorways to work together. Whether creating a cool winter palette or selecting vibrant warm tones to celebrate other seasons, the shawl's structure accommodates diverse color interpretations while maintaining its essential character as a cozy, textured accessory.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Francoise Danoy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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