Product Description
Wild Bird has an unusual garter stitch shape with graphic inserts for a dramatic effect. The beauty of this pattern is that you can make it with any weight of yarn, from light fingering to super bulky. It’s also a beautiful way to use your precious scraps, while using different colors for each insert.
Materials and tools Yarn : 2 skeins of Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino) 210yd/192m to 100g/3.5oz in MC 1 skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted in CC 1 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle 40 inch long 1 stitch marker tapestry needle Techniques and skills involved Intarsia twists, stripes, short rows. Pattern difficulty : intermediate Dimensions for this project can vary a lot. Here are the dimensions for my sample, worked in worsted weight with a total of 8 pattern repeats. Width : 15 inches to the widest point Length : 80 inches Gauge Not critical for this project, but it will affect the size of the finished object.
Acknowledgments
I would like to thank Sophie Ou
Wild Bird Shawl by Gege à la Gomme
What is Being Made
Wild Bird is a sideways knit scarf featuring an unconventional garter stitch construction with dramatic graphic inserts. This intermediate-level knitting pattern creates a striking shawl through a unique mathematical approach based on the Fibonacci sequence, allowing crafters to work with any yarn weight from light fingering to super bulky.
Design and Construction Method
The pattern employs a sideways knitting technique, meaning the scarf is worked horizontally rather than from end to end. This construction method, combined with the Fibonacci sequence structure, creates the distinctive shape and proportions that define the Wild Bird design. The sideways approach allows for interesting stitch progression and makes it easy to adjust the final dimensions of your finished piece.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Garter Stitch: The primary stitch throughout the pattern, creating horizontal ridges and a reversible, textured fabric
- Intarsia Twist (it): A specialized technique where contrasting color and main color yarns are twisted together on the back of the work to create clean color transitions and graphic inserts
- Knit (k): Basic knit stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
- Knit Two Together Through Back Loop (k2togtbl): A left-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Make One Right (m1R): An increase technique created by picking up the bar between stitches with the left-hand needle
- Cast On (CO) and Bind Off (BO): Standard edge techniques for beginning and finishing the piece
Materials and Tools
Yarn: The pattern calls for Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino), a premium yarn choice that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The specific yardage requirements are 210 yards (192 meters) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces) in the main color (MC), with 2 skeins needed, plus 1 skein in a contrasting color (CC) for the graphic inserts. The beauty of this design is its flexibility—you can substitute any yarn weight you prefer, making it an excellent project for using precious yarn scraps in different colors for each insert.
Tools: One 4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle, 40 inches in length, and 1 stitch marker to track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the sideways construction.
Pattern Characteristics
Wild Bird is designed as an intermediate-level project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore more complex stitch combinations and color work. The pattern's versatility with yarn weights and its scrap-friendly design make it both an economical and creative choice for fiber artists looking to create a statement piece with visual impact.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Gege à la Gomme |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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