MyGarterStitchShawl (MGSS)

MyGarterStitchShawl (MGSS) by Sandrine Audelin

What Is Being Made

The MyGarterStitchShawl (MGSS) is a triangular knit shawl designed by Sandrine Audelin. This one-size shawl measures 235 cm from edge to edge and 55 cm from center to bottom, making it a generous wrap suitable for draping around the shoulders. The finished dimensions create a versatile accessory that can be wrapped and worn in multiple ways.

Construction Method

This shawl is worked side to side, meaning the knitter begins at one edge and works horizontally across to create the triangular shape. This construction approach allows for strategic color changes and creates visual interest through the progression of the design. The side-to-side method also enables the incorporation of a fade section, where colors transition gradually throughout the piece.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The primary stitch used throughout this design is garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row. Garter stitch is a fundamental knitting technique that produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch choice makes the MGSS an ideal project for knitters of various skill levels, as garter stitch is straightforward and meditative to work.

The design incorporates color changes within sections of garter stitch, creating visual variety and preventing monotony during the knitting process. The inclusion of a fade section adds sophistication to the color work, allowing the two yarn colors to transition smoothly rather than appearing in stark blocks.

Yarn and Materials

The MyGarterStitchShawl requires DK weight yarn in two colors. The pattern specifies Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK, which is 100% Merino wool with a yardage of 115 grams per 200 meters.

• Color A (Graphite): 3 skeins, totaling 240 grams and 419 meters
• Color B (Gossip): 2 skeins, totaling 200 grams and 348 meters

Knitters will need a US 6 (4.00 mm) circular needle in a 32-inch/80 cm length. The circular needle is recommended even though the shawl is not worked in the round, as it accommodates the increasing number of stitches as the triangular shape expands.

Finishing and Care

A light blocking is recommended after completing the shawl. Blocking helps to even out the garter stitch texture, reveal the stitch definition, and set the final shape of the triangle, ensuring the shawl drapes beautifully when worn.

The use of Merino wool provides softness and breathability, making this shawl comfortable for extended wear. The finished piece can be wrapped securely around the body for warmth and style.