What you'll need
| One size only: | 20 – 22 stitches x 32 – 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm = 4 x 4 inches |
|---|---|
Austermann Kid Silk
Weiss (01)
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2 |
Austermann Kid Silk
Rauchblau (29)
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1 |
Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Laguna (685)
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1 |
ITO Sensai - Lemon (306)
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1 |
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Product Description
Maritime stripes, bold dots that remind portholes and a fabric oh-so-light and warm – this striking shawl is really standing out of the crowd! Of course you can choose other color combination, please find suggestions in the picture gallery. Please choose lightweight and thin yarns with a halo, like mohair, that hide the irregular placed increases. You can mix mohair yarns from different brands. Below are several suggestions. You need 2 skeins in white, 1 skein each in blue, light blue, yellow
Maritime Streifen und dicke Punkte, die an Bullaugen erinnern – dieses Tuch fällt auf! Auch andere Farbkombis sehen toll aus, lassen Sie sich von meinen Vorschlägen in der Bildergalerie inspirieren. Bitte wählen Sie unbedingt ein feines Garn mit etwas Flausch, damit die unregelmäßigen Zunahmen unsichtbar bleiben. Sie können Mohairgarne unterschiedlicher Hersteller mixen – unten finden Sie einige Vorschläge. Verbrauch: 2 Knäuel in Weiß, je 1 Knäuel in Blau, Hellblau, Gelb
Sailor's Bride Shawl by Steffi Hochfellner
What Is Being Made
Sailor's Bride is a knitted shawl designed by independent designer Steffi Hochfellner. This downloadable PDF pattern features a maritime-inspired design with bold dots and stripes that evoke a nautical aesthetic. The shawl incorporates separately knitted dots reminiscent of portholes, creating a distinctive visual element that sets it apart from traditional shawl designs.
Craft and Techniques
This is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex construction methods. The pattern employs the technique of separately knitted dots that are integrated into the main shawl structure, adding visual interest and dimension to the finished piece. The designer specifically recommends using lightweight and thin yarns with a halo effect, such as mohair, which helps to soften and blend the irregularly placed increases throughout the pattern, creating a more polished final appearance.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes lace-weight yarn and incorporates increases placed throughout the design. The use of halo yarns is particularly important in this pattern, as the fuzzy quality of mohair and similar fibers naturally obscures the visual impact of increases that might otherwise be noticeable in a shawl construction. This technical consideration demonstrates thoughtful pattern design for the intermediate knitter.
Materials
- Yarn Weight: Lace weight
- Yarn Type: Lightweight and thin yarns with halo effect, such as mohair
- Tools: Knitting needles (size to be determined by yarn weight and pattern specifications)
Pattern Features
The downloadable PDF pattern includes comprehensive instructions and multiple colorway suggestions beginning on page 18, allowing knitters to customize their project beyond the featured maritime color combination. The pattern is available in both English and German, with the English version spanning pages 2 through 26 of the document. The designer notes that knitters will likely not need to print the entire pattern document, as it includes supplementary technique sections.
Pattern by Steffi Hochfellner, cats & hats. Available as a downloadable PDF.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace | 2 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Austermann Kid Silk Rowan Kidsilk Haze |
| Pages: | 25 |
| Designer: | Steffi Hochfellner |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Notes: | 2 safety pins / 2 Sicherheitsnadeln |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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