Fold Lines

Fold Lines Asymmetric Triangle Shawl by Lina Knits

What is Being Made

Fold Lines is an asymmetric triangle shawl designed by Pauliina Karru of Lina Knits. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a large, wearable shawl with a wingspan of 168 cm (66 inches) and a depth of 80 cm (31 inches). The shawl features gentle geometric shapes and plays with visual texture through strategic stitch placement, making it an elegant accessory suitable for various occasions.

Design and Stitch Techniques

The shawl employs a thoughtful combination of fundamental knitting stitches to create its distinctive appearance. The primary construction uses knit and purl stitches arranged to form geometric patterns including triangles, columns, and wavy lace elements. This stitch combination creates a softly textured surface that is visually interesting on both the right and wrong sides of the fabric, offering versatility in how the finished piece can be worn and displayed.

The pattern is built around a triangle stitch pattern that forms the foundation of the shawl's construction. The asymmetric design means the shawl is not perfectly symmetrical, giving it a modern, artistic quality while maintaining balance in its overall proportions.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This project requires approximately 640 meters (700 yards) of fingering weight yarn, typically accommodated by 2 skeins of standard fingering weight yarn. The sample was knit using Woolly Mammoth Fibre Co Natural Sock in the Coast colorway, which is a blend of 50% bfl (Blue-Faced Leicester) and 50% cheviot wool. This fiber combination provides durability and elasticity ideal for lace and textured shawl work.

Tools and Gauge

Construction requires 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches by 32 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in the triangle stitch pattern after blocking. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions and drape of the shawl.

Skill Level and Construction

Rated as an intermediate knitting project, Fold Lines is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with stitch patterns, shaping, and reading pattern instructions. The combination of knit, purl, and lace elements requires attention to stitch placement and pattern repeats, making it an engaging project for developing knitters seeking to expand their technical repertoire.