Product Description
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Sunbird is a shoulder shawl which captures the slanting rays of the sun in a feathery pattern. The unique shape of this shawl makes it easy to wear and creates flattering vertical lines to frame your face.
The ability to read knitting charts is helpful, but not required. Fully written instructions are also provided.
Sunbird Shoulder Shawl by Tricia Lewis
What Is Being Made
Sunbird is an advanced-level shoulder shawl designed by independent knitter Tricia Lewis. This knitted wrap captures the aesthetic of slanting sunrays through a feathery stitch pattern, creating a distinctive silhouette that flatters the wearer with vertical lines framing the face. The shawl's unique shape makes it practical for everyday wear while maintaining visual interest through its sun-inspired design. The name draws inspiration from the Nectariniidae family of nectar-feeding birds found throughout Africa, parts of Asia, and Australia, known for their vibrant, rainbow-like plumage.
Techniques and Construction
This advanced knitting project employs sophisticated shaping techniques to achieve its characteristic shoulder shawl silhouette. The pattern utilizes strategic increases and stitch manipulation to create the feathery, sun-ray effect that defines the design. Knitters working on this project should expect to engage with intermediate-to-advanced construction methods suitable for experienced needleworkers seeking a challenging and rewarding knit.
Stitches Used
The Sunbird pattern incorporates stitch markers throughout the construction to maintain pattern repeats and shaping lines. The feathery pattern effect is achieved through carefully sequenced knit and purl stitches combined with yarn overs and decreases, creating the optical illusion of radiating sunlight across the finished shawl.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn: 1 skein (440 yards/402 meters) Malabrigo Sock yarn; sample shown in colorway Aguas
- Yarn Weight: 3-ply and 4-ply weight options
- Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size needed to achieve proper gauge
- Notions: 6 stitch markers and T-pins for blocking
Pattern Information
This is a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use only. The Sunbird pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from designer Tricia Lewis. Items created from this pattern are intended for personal enjoyment and cannot be sold commercially. Inquiries regarding use for knitting classes or non-profit fundraising should be directed to the designer.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering |
| Designer: | Tricia Lewis |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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