Northern Winds

Northern Winds Shawl by Nataliya Sinelshchikova

What is Being Made

The Northern Winds Shawl is a large, warm knitted shawl designed for colder months. This project combines both functionality and visual appeal, featuring a design that is simple yet eye-catching. The shawl was the designer's first knitting project and the first pattern she created, making it a thoughtfully developed design that balances ease of construction with striking results.

Techniques Used

The Northern Winds Shawl incorporates multiple knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. The construction combines three different lace patterns with stockinette stitch sections, creating a balanced design that alternates between delicate openwork and solid fabric. An applied garter border finishes the edges, adding definition and structure to the completed shawl. This combination of techniques makes the project suitable for knitters looking to develop their skills while working on a cosy evening project.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch – forms the base fabric sections of the shawl
• Lace patterns – three different lace stitch patterns are featured throughout the design
• Garter stitch – used for the applied border that frames the shawl

Materials

The Northern Winds Shawl is worked in DK or worsted weight yarn, offering flexibility in yarn choice depending on desired drape and warmth. The pattern requires standard knitting needles appropriate to the chosen yarn weight. The shawl's generous size makes it an ideal project for using substantial yardage while creating a versatile, wearable finished piece.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner friendly with an intermediate difficulty level, the Northern Winds Shawl is accessible to knitters developing their skills. Despite its straightforward construction, the combination of lace work and stitch techniques provides enough complexity to keep experienced knitters engaged while remaining manageable for those building their technique repertoire.