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Anascrecca Shawl
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Product Description
Comfort with soft flowing drapes means this easy to knit shawl is there for any occasion. Anas Crecca is the Latin name for the Eurasian Teal; a stunning small duck that has a flash of teal under its wing.
The main body of the shawl has a simple but effective slip stich pattern to give texture and allow the hand dyed yarn to excel. A short bright stripe of teal then gives way to a rich lace pattern in gently variegated yarn from Madelinetosh. The overall effect is a stunningly soft and gentle wrap that can be worn in a variety of ways. The Teal stripe adds a quirky quick flash of delight, just like the duck as it takes off.
Anascrecca Shawl by Lisa Featherstone
What is Being Made
The Anascrecca Shawl is a soft, flowing wrap designed for versatile wear across multiple occasions. Inspired by the Eurasian Teal (Anas Crecca in Latin), this knitted shawl combines gentle drapes with strategic color blocking to create a garment that is both comfortable and visually striking. The design celebrates the natural beauty of hand-dyed yarns while incorporating a distinctive teal stripe that references the bright flash of color under the duck's wing.
Knitting Techniques Used
This beginner-friendly shawl employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its elegant appearance. The main body utilizes a slip stitch pattern that creates subtle texture while allowing hand-dyed yarns to display their color variations beautifully. Following the textured body section, the pattern transitions into a lace pattern worked in gently variegated yarn, adding an open, delicate quality to the finished piece. The construction includes a bright teal stripe that provides a quick pop of color before the lace section, creating visual interest and referencing the inspiration duck's distinctive markings.
Stitches Used
- Slip stitch pattern for the main body texture
- Lace pattern for the decorative section
- Standard knit stitches throughout
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Anascrecca Shawl is designed for 4-ply (fingering-weight) yarn, which provides the delicate drape and refined appearance characteristic of this project. The sample shown in the pattern was created using hand-dyed yarns from multiple premium sources: Garnstories 100% new wool, Undercover Otter, and Madelinetosh. The combination of these quality hand-dyed yarns creates the soft, gently variegated color effects that make this shawl particularly striking. Knitting needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn are required to work this pattern.
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner project, the Anascrecca Shawl is accessible to knitters new to shawl construction while remaining engaging for more experienced crafters. The straightforward slip stitch and lace patterns, combined with the forgiving nature of shawl shaping, make this an ideal introduction to shawl knitting.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply Malabrigo Mecha |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | LisaFeatherstone |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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