947 - Allspice - Shawl Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Charlemont by Valley Yarns

947 Allspice – Triangular Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern for Women by Julie Turjoman

About This Pattern

The 947 Allspice is a beautifully designed triangular lace shawl pattern created by designer Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. Worked entirely from a single skein of yarn, this pattern is an ideal project for knitters who want to explore lace shawl construction without committing to a large yarn investment. The finished shawl measures approximately 26 inches wide by 64 inches long at its longest edge, making it a generously sized accessory perfect for draping over the shoulders during cooler months. The pattern is described as an Advanced Beginner skill level, offering a gentle introduction to lace knitting techniques within a straightforward and satisfying construction.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic triangular lace shawl, a timeless and versatile accessory in the world of hand knitting. Triangular shawls of this style are beloved for their elegant drape and their ability to be worn in multiple ways — wrapped around the shoulders, tied at the front, or draped loosely as a scarf. The Allspice shawl is inspired by the warmth and richness of fall, making it a wonderful seasonal knit. Its classic silhouette and lace detailing give it a refined, heirloom quality that suits both casual and dressed-up occasions.

Construction and Techniques

The Allspice shawl is constructed using the worked flat method, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, despite being worked on a circular needle. This approach keeps the construction simple and accessible for knitters who are more comfortable with flat knitting. The shawl begins at the pointed tip with a single lace repeat and expands outward with each row, gradually growing toward the long edge. This top-down triangular construction is intuitive and rewarding, as knitters can see the shawl take shape from the very first rows.

The primary technique featured in this pattern is lace knitting, which involves the strategic use of yarn overs and decreases to create decorative openwork patterns within the fabric. Lace knitting adds visual texture and an airy, lightweight quality to the finished piece. The pattern includes a Triangle Lace Set-Up section that guides knitters through the initial shaping rows, using techniques such as yarn overs (yo), kfbf (knit into the front, back, and front of a stitch — a double increase), and kfb (knit into the front and back of a stitch). These increase methods are central to the outward expansion of the triangular shape.

Locking stitch markers are used throughout the pattern to help knitters track key sections of the lace repeat, making it easier to stay on track even for those newer to lace construction. A tapestry needle is required for finishing, particularly for weaving in ends after binding off.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the foundational stitch used throughout the shawl body
• Yarn over (yo) – used to create decorative eyelets and openwork in the lace sections, as well as for shaping increases
• Kfb – knit into the front and back of a stitch, a simple single increase
• Kfbf – knit into the front, back, and front of a stitch, a double increase used in the set-up rows
• Bind off (BO) – used to finish the long edge of the shawl
• Stockinette stitch – referenced in the gauge swatch, indicating that portions of the shawl fabric relate to a standard stockinette tension

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Charlemont, a luxurious 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn with a sophisticated fiber blend of 60% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Silk, and 20% Polyamide. Each skein contains 100 grams and 439 yards, and remarkably, just one skein is sufficient to complete the entire shawl. The superwash treatment on the merino wool means the finished