Product Description
Loft is a slightly asymmetric shawl that is knitted from the narrowest point, getting wider as you go. It’s an easy pattern that uses a series of colour changes to create definition and interest. This is a great on the go project as it’s easy to memorise and won’t boggle you. Inspired by a weekend away with lots of friends at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, the stripes represent the many flights of stairs to our city-centre accommodation - The Loft.
The pattern structure is simple but effective with easy to memorise increases, decreases and colour changes. It is worked sideways, starting at the smallest point, so your rows get longer as you work through the pattern.
Yarn: The wool used within the pattern is John Arbon Textiles Knit By Numbers DK (Merino) in shades KBN068 (A), KBN070 (B) and KBN072 (C).
Loft DK Knitted Shawl by Fay Dashper-Hughes
What is Being Made
Loft is a slightly asymmetric shawl designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes and knitted from the narrowest point outward, progressively widening as you progress through the pattern. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern creates a beautiful garment inspired by a weekend away at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, with the striped design representing the many flights of stairs leading to the designer's city centre accommodation—The Loft.
Techniques and Construction
The shawl is constructed using a straightforward top-down approach, beginning at the narrowest point and expanding in width as you work. This building method makes it an excellent on-the-go project since the pattern is easy to memorise and doesn't require constant reference to complex instructions. The asymmetric shape adds visual interest while maintaining beginner-friendly construction throughout.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used in this pattern is stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates a series of colour changes that provide definition and visual interest without requiring advanced stitch techniques, making it accessible for knitters new to colourwork projects.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn: Knit By Numbers DK by John Arbon Textiles (100% Organic Merino, 100g/250m or 273yds per ball)
- Yarn A (shade 068): 94g / 235m or 257yds
- Yarn B (shade 070): 92g / 230m or 252yds
- Yarn C (shade 072): 98g / 245m or 268yds
- Needles: 4mm needles—long straight needles (bunched up to accommodate the width) or 4mm circular needles with a 40cm+ cable
- Additional Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends after wet blocking
- Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting)
- Finished Dimensions: 40cm+ width
- Estimated Time: 24 hours
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an ideal choice for knitters who are new to shawl construction or colourwork. The straightforward stocking stitch combined with simple colour changes means you won't need advanced techniques to complete this project successfully.
Yarn Substitution Notes
The pattern accommodates colour substitutions, allowing you to use different shades and brands from Knit By Numbers or comparable DK-weight yarns, provided you maintain the same yardage and weight specifications for consistent results.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Fay Dashper-Hughes |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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