Midtones Shawl

Midtones Shawl by SuviKnits

What Is Being Made

The Midtones Shawl is a modern, triangular knit shawl featuring color blocking with alternating knit and purl sections. This intermediate-level design combines three distinct colors in a sophisticated colorwork arrangement. The finished shawl measures 57 ¼ inches (145.5 cm) across the top edge wingspan and 26 ½ inches (67 cm) in depth, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Construction and Techniques

The Midtones Shawl is worked sideways, beginning from a cast-on tip and progressing toward the bind-off row. This sideways construction method allows for strategic increases at the beginning of right-side rows, creating the triangular silhouette. The pattern incorporates color blocks that run diagonally across the shawl, combining textural interest through alternating knit and purl sections. A simple i-cord bind off provides a refined finishing edge that complements the modern aesthetic of the design.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• I-cord bind off
• Increases worked at the beginning of right-side rows

Yarn and Materials

The Midtones Shawl is designed for sport-weight yarn with a total yardage requirement of approximately 705 yards (645 meters). The pattern showcases Martin's Lab Aubrey Sport, a blend of 55% wool and 45% silk, which provides both warmth and drape. The three-color construction uses approximately 255 yards (233 meters) of the first color, 150 yards (137 meters) of the second color, and 300 yards (275 meters) of the third color. The original design features Pearl (white) as the primary color, Rippling Effect (blue) as an accent, and Lappato (gray) as the secondary color.

Knitting needles in size 4 US (3.5 mm) are required to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density for this intermediate project. A row counter is recommended to track progress through the sideways construction.

Design Details

This pattern includes additional resources for customization, with color-planning templates provided to allow knitters to experiment with alternative colorways. The design documentation includes an extensive photo gallery showcasing the finished shawl in various lighting and styling contexts, helping knitters visualize the final result and understand how the color blocks and textural elements interact throughout the piece.