Product Description
This shawl is the result of the decisions of over 2000 knitters from 55 countries around the world. Participants joined in this "create your own adventure" shawl design project through a series of votes on the Curious Handmade blog.
The crescent shape, chosen by voters, is created by several increase rows and designed to sit beautifully on your shoulders. It also shows off the textured stitch patterns which are inspired by a spring meadow. The shawl is knit using two colours of sock weight yarn, the winning purple hues in the original complement the wildflower theme beautifully.
Curious Collective KAL The Knit Along for this pattern is currently in progress. Come and join us for fun and prizes in the Curious Handmade group [KAL thread][1]. KAL running until 1 Sept 2013.
A note about yarn requirements: I used 82g of the Raisin (darker purple) and 60g of Heather Shadow. So as the Juno Alice is 437 yards/100g that makes yarn requirements about 360 yards of Raisin and
Curious Collective Shawl by Helen Stewart
Design Overview
The Curious Collective Shawl is an advanced knitting project created through a unique collaborative design process. This shawl was developed by over 2000 knitters from 55 countries who participated in a "create your own adventure" design project on the Curious Handmade blog. Voters selected the final design elements, including the distinctive crescent shape that defines this garment.
What Is Being Made
This is a shoulder shawl featuring a crescent silhouette designed to drape beautifully across the shoulders. The shawl showcases textured stitch patterns inspired by a spring meadow and wildflower theme. The finished measurements are approximately 152 centimeters (60 inches) in wingspan and 33 centimeters (13 inches) from neck to bottom edge, making it a generous, statement-making accessory.
Techniques and Construction
The crescent shape is achieved through the strategic use of several increase rows worked throughout the pattern. This construction method creates the characteristic curved silhouette while allowing the textured stitch patterns to be displayed prominently. The shawl is designed as a one-size garment, making it accessible to knitters of varying gauge preferences.
Stitches Used
- Knit (k): Basic knit stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
- Purl (p): Purl stitches creating textured contrast and visual interest
- Knit 2 Together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Purl 2 Together (p2tog): A decrease worked on purl rows
- Knit into Front and Back (kfb): An increase stitch that creates new stitches for the expanding shawl width
- Make Bobble (MB): A textured stitch created by working (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) into a single stitch to make 5 stitches, then passing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th stitches one at a time over the first stitch. This creates dimensional bobble details inspired by the spring meadow theme
Materials
The Curious Collective Shawl is knit using two colours of sock weight yarn. The original design features purple hues selected by voters, which complement the wildflower and spring meadow inspiration beautifully. Sock weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition for showcasing the textured patterns and bobble details throughout the design.
Difficulty Level
This is an advanced knitting project, suitable for experienced knitters who are comfortable with textured stitch patterns, shaping techniques, and working with multiple colors. The combination of increase rows, bobble stitches, and the collaborative design elements make this an engaging project for advanced-level crafters.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Helen Stewart |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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