Product Description
Spiral Hills is an asymmetric triangular shawl knitted from side to side. The pattern contains 8 stitches and 8 rows which are repeated over and over. The simplicity of the pattern allows to memorize it easily and literally roll with the knitting. It could be a great project for beginners and give a great confidence to make something advanced. To the taste of the knitter, it could be a small shawlette with scallops along the edge. Or, it could be a big shawl without pointy edges, which would drape nicely and make great cozy companion for cool seasons. Either way it is beautiful and the same time simple pattern.
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Spiral Hills Asymmetric Triangular Shawl
What is Being Made
Spiral Hills is an asymmetric triangular shawl designed by Irina Eberhardt and published by Engineered Knits. This knitting pattern offers versatility in finished size and style, allowing crafters to customize their project based on personal preference. The shawl can be worked as a small shawlette featuring decorative scallops along the edges, or as a larger, full-sized shawl with straight edges that drapes elegantly. Either version creates a beautiful, cozy accessory suitable for cool seasons.
Construction Method
Spiral Hills is knitted from side to side, meaning the shawl is worked horizontally across rather than from the top down or bottom up. This side-to-side construction method contributes to the asymmetric triangular shape and allows for intuitive increases and shaping throughout the project.
Stitches and Techniques Used
The pattern features a repeating 8-stitch by 8-row motif that forms the foundation of the entire design. This compact repeat is intentionally simple, making it easy for knitters to memorize the sequence and work without constantly referencing the pattern instructions. The core stitches employed include:
- Knit (k) - the fundamental knit stitch
- Purl (p) - the reverse of the knit stitch
- Yarn over (yo) - creates decorative eyelets and increases
- Knit 2 together (k2tog) - a right-leaning decrease
- Knit front and back (kfb) - an increase that creates texture
- Slip 1 purlwise (sl1pw) - a slip stitch worked at the beginning of each row for a neat edge
- Slip marker (SLM) and place marker (PM) - used to track pattern sections
Difficulty Level and Suitability
Spiral Hills is rated as an intermediate knitting project, though the designer notes it serves as an excellent confidence-building pattern for beginners. The straightforward 8-stitch repeat can be memorized quickly, allowing knitters to work intuitively without constantly checking instructions. This makes the project feel advanced in scope while remaining accessible in execution, providing a rewarding experience for those looking to expand their skills.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern is designed for sport weight yarn, a lightweight yarn that creates a delicate, refined fabric ideal for shawls. The specific yardage requirements and needle size recommendations are contained within the full pattern instructions. Sport weight yarn works beautifully for creating the lacy, draping qualities characteristic of triangular shawls.
Pattern Format
Spiral Hills is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access to complete instructions, stitch abbreviations, and row-by-row guidance for crafting this elegant shawl.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Irina Eberhardt |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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