Arlequina Shawl

Arlequina Shawl by Lilia Vanini

What is Being Made

The Arlequina Shawl is a knitted triangular shawl designed by independent designer Lilia Vanini. This one-size accessory features a generous wingspan of 70 inches (176 centimeters) and a depth of 27 inches (69 centimeters), making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering and warmth. The shawl is worked in a colorwork design that incorporates two distinct yarn colors to create visual interest and pattern definition.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the knitting craft with needles and yarn. The Arlequina Shawl employs colorwork knitting techniques, incorporating two colors throughout the design to build the distinctive patterned appearance. The shawl is worked on circular needles and grows progressively as stitches are added, requiring a long circular needle to accommodate the increasing stitch count as the piece expands from the top down or in another directional construction method.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the construction utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with the colorwork technique to achieve the Arlequina pattern. Stitch markers are used throughout the project to help track pattern repeats and shaping increases as the shawl grows to its full wingspan.

Materials and Yarn

• Main Color (MC): 400 yards of fingering weight yarn. The sample shown uses Liliacraftparty hand-dyed fingering alpaca yarn in the colorway Autumn in Love, which is 100% Peruvian alpaca (400 yards / 452 meters per 100 grams)
• Contrast Color (CC1): 200 yards of fingering weight yarn. The sample shown uses Liliacraftparty Yarn Sock weight in the colorway Perfect Mustard
• Needles: US G6/4mm circular needle, 32 inches (80 centimeters) long, or size needed to obtain correct gauge. A long circular needle is recommended to comfortably accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl grows
• Notions: Stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing

Difficulty Level

The Arlequina Shawl is rated as a beginner-friendly knitting project, making it accessible to knitters who are new to shawl construction and colorwork techniques. This classification suggests that while the shawl involves two colors and grows to a substantial size, the stitch patterns and techniques are straightforward enough for those building foundational knitting skills.

About the Designer

The Arlequina Shawl is designed by Lilia Vanini, an independent knitwear designer. Lilia also produces hand-dyed yarns through her brand Liliacraftparty, offering both yarn kits and individual skeins specifically curated for her patterns. This pattern is available for personal use only and represents the creative work of the designer.