Light on Water

Light on Water Triangular Shawl by Lisa Hannes

What is Being Made

Light on Water is a triangular shawl designed by Lisa Hannes of maliha designs. This knitted shawl features a sideways construction that begins at the right tip with a small number of stitches and expands across to the left edge, creating a beautifully shaped garment. The shawl's name evokes imagery of light reflecting on water, and the design delivers on this poetic concept through its composition of multiple, eye-catching cable motifs that create a highly textured, visually striking finished piece.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Light on Water shawl employs a sideways knit construction method, which allows for intuitive shaping and the integration of decorative elements throughout the garment. The pattern utilizes multiple cable motifs as the primary design feature, creating depth and visual interest across the body of the shawl. The border transitions into a matching ribbing, providing a polished, professional finish to the edges. This sideways approach to shawl knitting is particularly effective for incorporating complex stitch patterns while maintaining consistent tension and shaping.

Stitches Used

The shawl prominently features cable stitches as its signature design element. The pattern includes fully written instructions as well as charted representations, allowing knitters to work from their preferred format. The ribbed border provides structure and elasticity to the finished edges. While the specific cable patterns and supporting stitches are detailed within the full pattern instructions, the combination creates a composition that is both technically engaging and visually rewarding.

Yarn and Materials

Light on Water is written for DK weight yarn, making it an accessible project for intermediate knitters. The pattern is easily adjustable, allowing crafters to modify yarn weight and needle size to achieve different finished dimensions while maintaining the integrity of the cable design. Appropriate needles for DK weight yarn and the specified stitch count are required to complete this project.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working with cable stitches and following charted instructions. The combination of written and charted formats provides flexibility for different learning preferences.