Product Description
Sanguinella is a shawl as romantic as the sunset. Inspired by the color of the yarn, which reminds me of sunsets on snow covered mountains and its namesake, my favorite oranges. When the sun sets, the mountain top snow glitters and shines in a myriad of colors, sparkling like diamonds. and the last rays of sunlight dance and reflect over the mountain tops sending beams into the sky.
Errata: Border pattern row 11 should read: k, k2tog (yo from previous row and next st, this is the first sts for your border lace pattern), then work border pattern starting with st 2.
Lace patterning starts at intervals and expands into the main stockinette body of the shawl like mountains rising from a valley below.
This crescent shaped shawl is worked in one piece from the top edge, with increases worked along the border, and uses just one skein of most sock yarns.
The relative sturdiness of the top edge is what gives the shawl its shape and allows the lace pattern to retain some of
Sanguinella Shawl by OwlCat Designs
What Is Being Made
Sanguinella is a crescent-shaped knitted shawl inspired by romantic sunset imagery. The design captures the visual effect of sunlight reflecting off snow-covered mountain peaks, with a color palette reminiscent of sunset oranges. This intermediate-level shawl is worked in one piece from the top edge and uses approximately one skein of fingering weight yarn, making it an efficient project for knitters seeking a substantial finished piece from minimal yardage.
Construction and Design
The shawl features a thoughtful two-part construction that creates its distinctive crescent shape. The top edge is worked in garter stitch, which provides structural sturdiness and helps define the shawl's curved silhouette. This garter border is essential to the design, as it anchors the lace pattern and allows the texture to remain visible even after blocking.
Increases are strategically worked along the border of the stockinette stitch panel, allowing the shawl to expand gradually from the top edge outward. This construction method ensures even growth and helps the lace pattern flow naturally across the piece.
Stitches and Techniques
- Garter stitch – used for the top border to provide structure and shape definition
- Stockinette stitch – forms the main body panel
- Lace pattern – creates a diamond motif section that represents sparkling snow and glittering light
- Lace border – depicts the final rays of sunlight dancing across mountain peaks, adding delicate detail to the shawl's edge
- Strategic increases – worked along the border to create the crescent shape and allow the lace to expand appropriately
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Sanguinella is designed for fingering weight yarn, requiring 430 to 480 yards (402 to 440 meters) of yarn. The sample was knitted using one skein of Malabrigo Sock in the colorway 'Archangel', which provides 440 yards per 3.5 ounces. This yarn weight classification allows for the delicate lace pattern to be clearly visible while maintaining the structural integrity needed for the garter stitch border.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills in stockinette stitch, garter stitch, and basic lace techniques. The combination of stitch types and the shaping required makes this an engaging project for those ready to advance beyond beginner patterns.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Designer: | OwlCat Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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