Product Description
Iridescence is an asymmetric triangle with bands of lace along the long edge, designed in conjunction with Earthfaire and The Unique Sheep.
The body of the triangle is a gently textured combination of garter and slipped stitches, with short floats running on both sides of the work to mix up the colours in the variegation. This blocks into a light, waffley fabric which forms a satisfying contrast with bands of pretty beaded lace along the long edge of the piece.
Both the texture and the lace sections of the shawl can be extended to any size and yardage.
The design can be worked entirely from the written pattern or from charts with some notes.
Iridescence Knit Shawl by Nim Teasdale
What is Being Made
Iridescence is an asymmetric triangle shawl designed by independent designer Nim Teasdale. This versatile wrap combines textured and lace sections, making it an elegant accessory suitable for various occasions and skill levels. The shawl is specifically designed to showcase variegated yarn through its strategic use of contrasting stitch patterns and beadwork.
Design and Construction
The shawl features a thoughtfully planned asymmetric triangle shape that allows for adaptable sizing based on available yardage. The design pairs two distinct construction techniques: alternating slip stitch and garter stitch sections form the primary textured body of the wrap, while elegant beaded lace sections provide visual contrast. This combination of textures is particularly effective when worked with variegated yarn, as the slip stitch and garter sections allow the color variations to shine, while the solid-color beaded lace sections provide sophisticated definition.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Slip stitch — worked in alternating pattern to create texture
- Garter stitch — alternated with slip stitch for the main body
- Beaded lace — elegant lace sections worked in solid contrast color with integrated beads
- Beading — beads are incorporated directly into the lace sections for embellishment
Yarn and Materials
Iridescence is written specifically for Earthfaire's The Unique Sheep Gradiance kits, which provide a curated spectrum of mini skeins in variegated colorways paired with a contrasting solid-color yarn that includes matching beads. The pattern accommodates adaptable sizing for any yardage of fingering weight or sport weight yarn. The pictured sample shawl used 515 meters (565 yards) total, utilizing 4 mini skeins of variegated yarn and 33 grams of contrast color yarn.
Needles and Gauge
This pattern requires two needle sizes: 3.5mm (US size 4) and 4mm (US size 6). The unblocked gauge is 24 stitches by 42 rows per 10.5 centimeter repeat in the main stitch pattern, measured over a 10 by 10 centimeter swatch.
Skill Level
Iridescence is rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, making it accessible to knitters new to shawl construction while remaining engaging for more experienced crafters. The combination of fundamental stitches with beaded lace work provides an excellent introduction to shawl design principles.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, Sport |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Nim Teasdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Listed yarn is a suggestion only. Pattern is adaptable to a range of yardages and weights. Moveable stitch markers may be useful for some knitters. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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