What you'll need
| One size only: | Wingspan: 50”-- Depth: 16” |
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Windy Valley Muskox, Qiviut Royal Blend - 4009 Blue
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Product Description
Sometimes when you enter a yarn shop or market at a convention, there’s that yarn that just speaks to you. The yarn you can’t live without. That’s what happened to me and the Qiviut Royal Blend yarn at Stitches Midwest last year. I just couldn’t leave the market floor without it. I knew that I would make it into a shawl one day, but needed time to think about what I wanted this shawl to be. Finally, Coldspring entered my mind. My love for garter stitch paired with lace runs deep, and the combination is perfect for this yarn. It’s delicate, interesting and fun to knit!
Materials
- 400 yards of light fingering weight yarn
- US Size 3 (3.25mm), 24” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking supplies
Coldspring Shawl by Jen Lucas
What is Being Made
Coldspring is a downloadable knitting pattern for a triangular shawl designed by Jen Lucas. This intermediate-level shawl features a finished wingspan of 50 inches and a depth of 16 inches, making it a generous wrap-style accessory. The design was inspired by a luxurious Qiviut Royal Blend yarn discovered at Stitches Midwest in 2013, combining the designer's passion for both garter stitch and lace techniques into a single cohesive garment.
Techniques and Stitches Used
The Coldspring shawl showcases a thoughtful combination of two classic knitting techniques: garter stitch and lace. The designer intentionally paired these methods to create a fabric that is delicate, visually interesting, and enjoyable to knit. Garter stitch—created by knitting every row—provides a textured, reversible base that complements the openwork sections of the lace pattern. This combination of solid and open stitches creates visual contrast while maintaining the shawl's structural integrity and drape.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for 3-ply weight yarn, with the shawl shown knitted in Windy Valley Muskox Qiviut Royal Blend. This premium yarn blend consists of 50% Qiviut and 50% Silk, totaling 218 yards per 28 grams. The sample was completed using 2 balls in colorway 4009 Blue. This luxurious fiber combination provides exceptional softness and drape, making it ideal for a delicate shawl project.
Gauge and Pattern Notes
The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch. However, the designer notes that gauge is not critical for this particular pattern, allowing for some flexibility in yarn and needle selection. Knitters are encouraged to use stitch markers to keep track of their position within the pattern, which helps maintain accuracy throughout the project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Jen Lucas |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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