Product Description
Italian Vineyard Shawl is a half circle shawl worked in one piece from top-down, starts at the center back of the neck and is knit down to the bottom edge.
SizeFinished measurements Wingspan: 70 inch (178cm) Depth: 22 inch (56cm)
Yarn400 yards of fingering weight yarn (MC) 200 yards of fingering weight yarn for each (CC1) (CC2) and (CC3) Shown in Liliacraftparty hand dyed fingering yarn using natural products
NeedlesUS 4/3.5mm circular needle (32”/80cm)
Gauge29 sts & 33 rounds in stockinette = 4”/10cm (after blocking)
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Lilia Vanini / LiliaCraftParty
Italian Vineyard Shawl by Lilia Vanini
What Is Being Made
The Italian Vineyard Shawl is a knitted triangular shawl designed by independent designer Lilia Vanini. This one-size garment features a generous wingspan of 70 inches (178 centimeters) and a depth of 22 inches (56 centimeters), making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering or wearing as a statement accessory. The shawl showcases a sophisticated color palette inspired by Italian wine varietals, combining a main color with three complementary contrast colors for visual depth and interest.
Yarn Materials
The Italian Vineyard Shawl requires a total of 800 yards of fingering weight yarn distributed across four colors:
- Main Color (MC): 400 yards of fingering weight yarn
- Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 200 yards of fingering weight yarn
- Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 200 yards of fingering weight yarn
- Contrast Color 3 (CC3): 200 yards of fingering weight yarn
The pattern is shown in hand-dyed fingering weight yarn from Liliacraftparty, crafted from 100% Italian Merino wool. The featured colorway uses wine-inspired names: Cabernet for the main color, with Marsala, Merlot, and Chianti as the three contrast colors. Each 100-gram skein provides 400 yards (452 meters) of yarn. The yarn is hand-dyed using organic natural products, creating unique variations in each batch.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Italian Vineyard Shawl is classified as an intermediate-level knitting project, indicating it employs techniques beyond basic knit and purl stitches. The triangular construction and multi-color integration suggest the pattern utilizes color-work techniques combined with shaping methods typical of modern shawl design. The use of four distinct colors working together in a fingering weight yarn creates a sophisticated visual effect that requires attention to yarn management and stitch consistency throughout the project.
Needles and Tools
While specific needle size and type are not detailed in the available pattern information, fingering weight yarn projects of this complexity typically require needles sized between US 1 and US 3 (2.25mm to 3.25mm) to achieve proper gauge and fabric density. Knitters should consult the complete pattern for exact needle specifications and recommended gauge.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Lilia Vanini |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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