Product Description
Lines shoot diagonally and across this fun-to-knit stole. A single-ply yarn with bias is used to great effect in a suspended bead edging, hanging in delicate twists from each end.
Pattern includes both charted and fully written instructions, and also comes with a bonus PDF formatted especially for your e-reader or smartphone.
Yarn 840yd/770m of lace weight yarn.
Note: A drapy single-ply with bias is recommended to obtain the twisted beaded fringe, otherwise the fringe will hang in loops instead of twists.
Needles and Notions US 5 (3.75mm) needles Tapestry needle 88 glass beads and beading needle or piece of wire (optional) Blocking pins and/or wires
Stole is worked in two pieces and joined with Kitchener stitch at one end. Worked in simple changing lace, it may be easily shortened or expanded at each end.
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Grasslands Knit Shawl by Ashley Knowlton
Project Overview
Grasslands is an elegant knit shawl design created by independent designer Ashley Knowlton. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a sophisticated stole suitable for intermediate knitters seeking a refined accessory project with decorative beaded detailing.
Finished Dimensions
The completed shawl measures 68 inches (172.5 cm) long and 16 inches (40.5 cm) wide after blocking, making it a versatile stole-style shawl that drapes beautifully across the shoulders or can be worn as a traditional wrap.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern requires 840 yards (770 meters) of lace weight yarn. The designer recommends using a drapey single-ply yarn with bias characteristics to achieve the signature twisted beaded fringe effect; alternative yarn constructions may result in looped fringe instead of the intended twisted appearance. The sample shown was knit in Madelinetosh Prairie (840 yards per 114 gram skein, 100% merino wool) in the Moorland colorway.
Tools and Notions
- Needles: US 5 (3.75mm)
- Notions: Tapestry needle for finishing
- Embellishments: 88 glass beads with beading needle or wire (optional, as noted in pattern)
- Blocking supplies: Blocking pins and/or wires for shaping
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Grasslands is worked in Stockinette Stitch as the primary stitch pattern. The shawl features a beaded fringe detail that requires careful yarn selection and finishing technique to achieve proper drape and twist. Blocking is essential to the finished appearance and measurements of this design.
Gauge and Pattern Flexibility
The pattern specifies a gauge of 26 stitches and 34 rows measuring 4x4 inches (10x10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch after blocking. While gauge does not affect the fit of the shawl, significant variations in gauge or needle size will impact the finished dimensions and total yardage required. The pattern notes indicate that the stole may be shortened or expanded by adjusting row counts, offering flexibility for customization.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with lace weight yarn and executing finishing techniques such as blocking and bead attachment.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace | 2 Ply |
| Pages: | 34 |
| Designer: | Ashley Knowlton |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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