Product Description
At virtually any time of year, a small scarf-sized shawl can be a lifesaver. Shawls can dress up an outfit, brighten a dull day with a flash of colour, and provide an extra bit of warmth under the collar during chilly, transitional seasons. This one uses just a single 100g skein of fingering weight yarn, and the colour possibilities are endless! Adventurous knitters new to lace will find this approachable, and experienced knitters will have a finished object in no time. Choose your favourite single skein and ‘Let’s go!’
Instructions include charts for lace motifs.
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MATERIALS • Tanis Fiber Arts ‘Purple Label’ fingering weight [70% merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 375 yds/ 342 m per 4 oz/100g skein], or Tanis Fiber Arts ‘Blue Label’ fingering weight [80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 420 yds/384 m per 4 oz/100g skein], 1 skein. (Sample shown in ‘poppy’, i
Allons-Y Knit Shawl Pattern by Glenna C.
What Is Being Made
Allons-Y is a sophisticated knit shawl designed by Glenna C. for Tanis Fiber Arts. This scarf-sized shawl measures approximately 55 inches wide and 21 inches high after blocking, making it an elegant accessory suitable for virtually any season. The shawl functions as both a practical layering piece and a stylish garment enhancement, capable of adding warmth during transitional weather while bringing visual interest and color to any outfit.
Craft and Techniques
This is an advanced-level knitting project that employs lace knitting techniques throughout its construction. The pattern relies on charted lace motifs to create its visual interest and drape. Knitters working on this project will encounter complex stitch sequences that require attention to detail and solid foundational knitting skills. The use of lace patterning allows the shawl to achieve an elegant, flowing aesthetic while maintaining breathability in the finished fabric.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The Allons-Y pattern is built around lace stitch work, specifically utilizing Chart 2 as a primary design element. The gauge is established at 3.5 pattern repeats of Chart 2, or 21 stitches over 4 inches in the lace pattern. This gauge specification is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions and drape of the completed shawl.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern accommodates two premium yarn options from Tanis Fiber Arts, both in fingering weight:
- Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label: A blend of 70% merino, 20% cashmere, and 10% nylon, offering 375 yards (342 meters) per 4 ounce (100 gram) skein. The sample shown in the pattern is knit in the 'poppy' colorway using Purple Label yarn.
- Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label: Composed of 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon, providing 420 yards (384 meters) per 4 ounce (100 gram) skein.
Only one skein of yarn is required to complete this project, making it an accessible pattern for stash-busting or trying a new colorway without significant yarn investment.
Tools Required
Knitters will need a 4.5 mm circular needle in a 24-inch length to work this pattern. Stitch markers should be used as needed throughout the construction to help track pattern repeats and shaping sections.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, indicating it is best suited for experienced knitters who are comfortable reading charts, managing multiple stitch types, and troubleshooting lace knitting challenges. The complexity of the lace patterning and the precision required in gauge make this an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their technical abilities.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | GlennaC |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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