Stripe Seeker

Stripe Seeker Knitted Shawl by Josée Paquin

What is Being Made

Stripe Seeker is a knitted shawl design created by Josée Paquin and published by UandIknit in September 2020. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished shawl using approximately 600 meters (656 yards) of yarn worked in Aran weight, making it an accessible project suitable for knitters new to shawl construction.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for a total of approximately 600 meters of Aran weight yarn distributed across multiple colors. The main color (MC) consists of 3 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Solo in Color 44, providing 300 metres (328 yards) of worsted to Aran weight yarn. This main color yarn is divided across two sections of the shawl: 2 skeins are used for Section 1 and 1 skein for Section 3.

The contrasting color (CC) elements are achieved through three separate yarn colors, each requiring 1 skein of 100 metres (109 yards) of Aran weight yarn:

• CC1: Noro Silk Garden Color 84
• CC2: Noro Silk Garden Color 269
• CC3: Noro Silk Garden Color 267

The pattern notes indicate that alternative yarn suggestions are available within the PDF for crafters who wish to substitute different yarns while maintaining the same weight and yardage requirements.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Stripe Seeker employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level shawl knitters. The pattern utilizes several essential stitches and abbreviations including knit (k), which forms the basic fabric structure, and knit one below (k1b), a technique where the needle is inserted under the purl bump from the row below to create textural interest and shaping.

Increases are worked using directional make-one stitches to shape the shawl:

• M1L (make one left): Accomplished by lifting the bar between stitches with the right needle and placing it on the left needle so the right side faces forward, then knitting into the back of the new stitch
• M1R (make one right): Executed by lifting the bar between stitches with the right needle and placing it on the left needle so the left side faces forward, then knitting into the back of the new stitch

The shawl construction is divided into distinct sections (Section 1 and Section 3 are specifically referenced), allowing knitters to build the garment in manageable stages. Standard finishing techniques include cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) methods to secure the beginning and end of the knitted fabric.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent introduction to shawl knitting. The straightforward stitch patterns and clear section-based construction provide a supportive learning experience for knitters developing their skills in garment shaping and colorwork integration.