PEEP Show

PEEP Show Knit Shawl by 3 Kittens Needle Arts

What is Being Made

PEEP Show is a knitted shawl pattern designed by Laura Rasmussen and published by 3 Kittens Needle Arts. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl with a longest edge measuring approximately 79 inches, making it a generous wrap-style garment suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is worked in a colorwork design featuring one main color paired with seven contrast colors, creating visual interest through strategic color placement throughout the piece.

Craft and Primary Techniques

This is a knitting project classified at an intermediate difficulty level, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The pattern employs several key knitting methods including colorwork techniques to incorporate the multiple contrast colors, as well as shaping techniques to create the shawl's distinctive silhouette. Knitters will work with both circular needles and double-pointed needles, requiring familiarity with working in the round and managing multiple needles simultaneously.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The PEEP Show pattern utilizes a variety of stitch techniques to create texture and shaping:

• Garter stitch – the primary stitch structure, worked as knit rows to create a textured, reversible fabric
• Knit (K) – the foundational stitch
• Yarn overs (YO) – used for creating lacy elements and decorative increases
• Drop yarn overs (Drop YO) – intentionally dropped stitches from the previous row for textural effects
• Knit front and back (KFB) – a single-stitch increase
• Knit front, back, and front (KFBF) – a double-stitch increase for shaping
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease
• Slip, slip, knit (SSK) – a left-leaning decrease for balanced shaping
• Slip stitches with yarn in back (SLwyib) and yarn in front (Slwyif) – used for edge definition and color management

Materials and Gauge

The PEEP Show shawl is worked using fingering weight yarn throughout, providing a lightweight yet durable fabric. The main color requires 100 grams of fingering weight yarn, while each of the seven contrast colors requires approximately 25 grams (roughly 107 yards) per color. Knitters will need US 6/4.0mm needles in two formats: one 32-inch circular needle for the main body and an additional US 6/4.0mm circular needle or double-pointed needles for sections requiring smaller circumferences or different working methods.

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 46 rows per 4 inches when working garter stitch on US 6 needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions. A tapestry needle is required for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the piece.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, allowing immediate access and the ability to print or view the instructions digitally while working.