Frosted goblet shawl

Frosted Goblet Shawl by Corrina Ferguson

What is Being Made

The Frosted Goblet Shawl is a beautiful shawlette designed by Corrina Ferguson for PicnicKnits. This is an intermediate-level knitting project that combines delicate lace work with a warm, wearable garment. The shawl is worked from the bottom up, beginning with intricate lace patterning before transitioning into a stockinette body with decorative yarnover details along the outside edges.

Construction and Techniques

This shawl employs a bottom-up construction method that offers several practical advantages. By starting from the bottom and working upward, knitters begin with a manageable number of cast-on stitches rather than the large initial cast-on typically required for top-down shawl patterns. The use of DK weight yarn combined with larger needles keeps the stitch count reasonable throughout the project, making it more approachable for intermediate knitters while still delivering a finished garment that is both beautiful and warm.

The pattern structure is divided into two main sections: the lace section worked first, followed by the stockinette body. The yarnover details worked along the outside edges add visual interest and elegance to the finished piece without adding significant complexity to the knitting process.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

The Frosted Goblet Shawl incorporates a variety of fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• k – knit stitch
• p – purl stitch
• st – stitch
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (a decrease)
• k3tog – knit 3 stitches together (a double decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise one at a time to the right needle, then inserting the left needle into the front of these stitches and knitting them together)
• yo – yarnover (creates lace holes and increases)
• sk2p – slip one, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over (a centered double decrease)
• sm – slip marker

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Frosted Goblet Shawl is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern calls for Artesano 100% Alpaca DK in the colorway Anemone, requiring 4 balls (50g/100m/109yd per ball). Knitters will need a 5mm (US 8) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80cm) in length to accommodate the increasing stitch count as the shawl grows.

The choice of alpaca yarn provides exceptional softness and warmth, making this shawlette an ideal accessory for layering during cooler months. The DK weight offers a balance between drape and structure, allowing the lace pattern to showcase beautifully while maintaining the garment's integrity and wearability.