Axonometric

Axonometric Shawl by Emily Greene

What is Being Made

Axonometric is an extra-large triangular shawl designed by Emily Greene as a downloadable knitting pattern. This shawl is worked from the top down, creating a dramatic geometric silhouette that showcases an allover graphic pattern. The finished shawl is substantial enough to serve as both a functional wrap and a striking visual statement piece.

Construction and Design

The shawl features a straightforward, top-down construction method that makes it accessible to intermediate knitters. Integrated garter stitch trims are built directly into the design, eliminating the need for separate finishing steps and allowing the focus to remain on the mesmerizing lace pattern throughout the knitting process. The combination of solid garter stitch sections with delicate lace creates visual contrast and textural interest.

Stitches and Techniques

The primary stitch used in Axonometric is garter stitch, which creates a squishy, textured fabric with excellent drape. The signature design element consists of perforated lines created with eyelets, which form an allover graphic pattern across the shawl. These eyelets are worked throughout the body of the shawl to create the distinctive axonometric visual effect. The pattern includes detailed charts (Charts A, B, and C) to guide the eyelet placement and pattern repeats.

Yarn and Materials

Axonometric is designed for fingering weight yarn, though the pattern also accommodates sport weight options. The yardage requirement varies by size: Size 1 requires 700 yards (640 meters), while Size 2 requires 920 yards (840 meters). The sample shown was knit in Oysters & Purls BFL/Merino Fingering, a natural fiber blend featuring naturally dyed yarns in madder tones. Size 1 requires 2 skeins of 350-yard/100-gram yarn, utilizing nearly every bit of yardage available.

Pattern Resources

The pattern purchase includes two supplementary PDF documents for expanded charting support. The first document, titled 'AxonometricShawl_MasterChart.pdf', provides a complete master chart on a single large-format page with all outlined repeats shown in full, making it easier to follow the intricate eyelet pattern without frequent chart references.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with lace techniques and chart-based instructions. The straightforward construction method and integrated trims help manage complexity while the eyelet pattern provides engaging visual interest.