What you'll need
| One size only: | Asymmetric triangle: 68"/173 cm x 45"/114 cm x 65"/165 cm- measured after blocking. |
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Product Description
There is not much I love more than 80s music ear worms, so when one of my test knitters suggested I name this shawl True Blue, two things happened: I squeed with delight, and started humming and singing True Blue by Madonna on repeat, much to my family’s dismay.
True love, you’re the one I’m dreaming of, your heart fits me like a glove, And I’m gonna be, true blue, baby I love you…
True Blue Shawl by Shannon Squire
Project Overview
True Blue is an intermediate-level knitted shawl designed by Shannon Squire. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl using approximately 460 yards of DK-weight yarn. The design draws inspiration from 80s music, specifically referencing Madonna's "True Blue," making it a charming choice for knitters who appreciate pop culture references in their projects.
Yarn and Materials
This shawl requires approximately 460 yards (421 meters) of DK-weight yarn. The pattern uses a two-color approach, combining:
- Color A (cA): Alpha B Sexy B DK in Sink Back into the Ocean, approximately 225 yards (206 meters)
- Color B (cB): Cabana, approximately 235 yards (215 meters)
Knitters will need appropriate needles for DK-weight yarn to achieve the correct gauge and fabric drape for this shawl pattern.
Techniques and Construction Methods
True Blue incorporates several key knitting techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level. The pattern features a Cable Cast-On method for establishing stitches, which provides a sturdy and attractive foundation edge for the shawl.
The most distinctive finishing technique used in this pattern is the Applied I-Cord Bind Off. This method creates a polished, professional edge that adds both visual interest and durability to the shawl's perimeter. The applied I-cord bind off works by casting on 2 stitches and working a series of knit and decrease rows, slipping stitches back to the left-hand needle to create the characteristic cord structure. This technique is repeated around the entire edge until only 2 stitches remain, which are then bound off to complete the shawl.
Skill Level and Pattern Format
Rated as an intermediate project, True Blue is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle more advanced finishing techniques. The downloadable PDF format allows for convenient access and printing, making it easy to follow along while working on the project.
Pattern © Shannon Squire Designs, 2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Shannon Squire |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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