Aggregate

Aggregate Shawlette by JimiKnits

What is Being Made

Aggregate is a top-down knitted shawlette featuring an arrowhead shape with a distinctive left and right mirror effect. This two-color design creates visual interest through contrasting hues and is sized at 66 inches by 17.3 inches (167 centimeters by 44 centimeters), making it a versatile wrap suitable for layering or wearing as a lightweight shawl.

Craft and Techniques

This project is a knitting design worked from the top down using short row wedges to create the arrowhead shaping. The short rows are strategically placed to form arrow motifs that create the striking mirror effect across the finished piece. This construction method allows for interesting geometric patterning while maintaining a straightforward knitting approach.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch – The primary stitch throughout the project, creating a textured, reversible fabric
• Knit Front and Back (Kfb) – Used for increases within the pattern
• Short Row Wedges – Including Left Hand Wedges (LHW) that form the distinctive arrow shapes

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for DK/Worsted weight yarn. The suggested yarn is Ginger's Hand Dyed Sheepish DK, which is 100% Blue-faced Leicester fiber. You will need 2 skeins total (1 skein of each color), with approximately 246 yards per 100 grams. The design uses significantly more of Colour 2 (approximately 90–95% of one skein) than Colour 1, so having an extra skein of Colour 2 on hand is advisable when substituting yarn.

Needles and Tools: A 5mm (US 8) circular needle measuring 80 centimeters (32 inches) or longer is required. Additional tools include 4 stitch markers and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. Optional lockable stitch markers are recommended for tracking short rows throughout the project.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 17.5 stitches by 39 rows in Garter Stitch over a 4-inch (10-centimeter) square. The finished shawlette measures 66 inches by 17.3 inches (167 centimeters by 44 centimeters). Resizing options are available; extending the shawl may require up to 1.25 additional skeins of yarn.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner friendly, Aggregate is described as a quick knit that makes an ideal solution for crafters new to shawlette construction. The straightforward Garter Stitch base combined with short row techniques creates an accessible yet visually striking finished piece.

Color Options

The pattern features two contrasting colors—Colour 1 (blue) and Colour 2 (yellow)—that work together to enhance the arrowhead and mirror motifs inherent in the design.