Faulco

Faulco Knit Shawl/Wrap by Taiga Hilliard Designs

What is Being Made

Faulco is a three-color knit shawl and wrap designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs. This finished piece measures 72 inches by 15 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The design features a striking color combination created through strategic color changes throughout the construction process, allowing crafters to work with three distinct colors or incorporate yarn scraps for a more eclectic aesthetic.

Construction Method and Techniques

Faulco employs a hybrid construction technique that begins knit in the round and transitions to flat knitting. This approach combines the benefits of circular knitting for the initial shaping phases with traditional flat knitting for the remaining sections. The pattern provides flexibility in the circular knitting method, allowing knitters to choose between double-pointed needles (DPN), two circular needles, or the Magic Loop method based on personal preference and experience level.

The foundational technique uses strategic increases to shape the shawl. Early rounds employ KFB (knit front and back) increases paired with stitch markers to create evenly distributed shaping. The pattern incorporates both knit rounds and purl rounds to add textural variation and visual interest to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• KFB (Knit Front and Back) – A basic increase stitch used to expand stitch count in early rounds
• Knit Stitch – The primary stitch forming the main fabric
• Purl Stitch – Incorporated in specific rounds to create texture and contrast
• Stitch Markers – Used to divide the work into sections and track increases

Materials and Specifications

This intermediate-level pattern requires Anzula Serenity yarn in fingering weight, a premium yarn choice that creates delicate, refined fabric. The total yardage requirement is 925 yards, distributed across three colors: 370 yards of Color 1 (Dark Grey), 370 yards of Color 2 (Light Grey), and 185 yards of Color 3 (Pink). Knitters should use US size 6 (4.00 mm) needles to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches over 4 inches. This gauge measurement is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and drape of the completed shawl.

Difficulty Level

Faulco is rated as an intermediate project, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-color work and circular knitting techniques. The pattern requires comfort with basic increases, stitch marker placement, and the ability to manage multiple yarn colors throughout the construction process.