Tweed Shawlette in Rowan Felted Tweed - Downloadable PDF

Tweed Shawlette in Rowan Felted Tweed

What is Being Made

The Tweed Shawlette is a triangular knitted wrap designed by Knox Mountain Knit Co. This intermediate-level project creates a generous shawlette measuring approximately 200 cm (28¾ inches) in width and 39 cm (12¾ inches) in depth. The finished piece is a versatile accessory suitable for draping across the shoulders or wearing as a decorative wrap, combining both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. Slip stitch colorwork is a primary technique throughout the design, using slipped stitches to create patterned effects without the complexity of traditional stranded colorwork. The pattern incorporates yarn overs for shaping and texture, as evidenced by increases such as M1R (make one right) used to expand the shawlette during construction. Two-color knitting is utilized, alternating between Yarn A and Yarn B to build the tweed pattern across multiple rows.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Tweed Shawlette uses fundamental knitting stitches combined in a structured pattern repeat. Key stitches include:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches forming the base fabric
• Slip stitches (sl) worked with yarn in front (wyif) and yarn in back (wyib) to create the characteristic tweed texture and colorwork effects
• Make one right (M1R) increases for shaping the triangular silhouette
• Slip stitch colorwork patterns that repeat across rows, creating a coordinated design that builds throughout the piece

The pattern uses repeating row sequences that establish rhythm and visual texture, with stitch counts increasing from the cast-on edge to approximately 89 stitches as shown in the pattern instructions.

Materials and Tools

This project is worked in Rowan Felted Tweed, a DK weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition for slip stitch colorwork. The yarn selection includes two colors: Yarn A in Carbon (50gm, 159 yards) and Yarn B in French Mustard (50gm, 216 yards). The pattern is worked on 4mm (US 6) needles, one pair required for the flat construction of this triangular accessory. The Felted Tweed yarn's characteristics make it ideal for creating the subtle textured appearance that defines this shawlette design.