Twist

Twist Shawl by Lily Go

What Is Being Made

Twist is a long crescent-shaped shawl designed and created by Lily Go. This intermediate-level knitting project is worked from the bottom up and features a generous length that provides multiple styling options. The shawl is available in six different sizes, with finished wingspans ranging from 60 inches to 91 inches and depths from 13 inches to 20 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various preferences and body types.

Knitting Techniques and Stitch Work

The Twist shawl showcases twisted stitches and cables as its primary design elements, creating an interesting textural pattern throughout the piece. These techniques work together to produce the dimensional, visually engaging fabric that inspired the shawl's name. The pattern is provided in both chart format and written directions, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following instructions.

The shawl can be adorned with 5/0 triangle beads for added embellishment, though bead inclusion is entirely optional. Knitters who prefer a simpler aesthetic can omit the beads altogether without compromising the integrity of the design. The beading quantities vary by size, ranging from 457 pieces for the smallest size to 933 pieces for the largest size.

Yarn and Materials

The Twist shawl is designed to be knit in fingering or heavy fingering weight yarns, which fall into the 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weight categories. Yardage requirements scale with size, ranging from 360 yards for size 1 to 870 yards for size 6. Knitters will need size 6 US (4.00 mm) circular needles that are at least 24 inches long, with size 7 needles also referenced in the pattern materials list.

Pattern Details

• Craft: Knitting
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Designer: Lily Go
• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Available Sizes: 6 sizes with customizable finished dimensions
• Beads: Optional 5/0 triangle beads for embellishment