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Product Description
The simple things in life are often the best. Sunsets painting the sky in glorious colors, wrapping yourself in a soft, woolly shawl. And the calming rhythm of stripes and garter stitch. Get your yarn and needles ready for Lonna, and cast on for some relaxing knitting time – a gift for yourself.
You will need approx. 600 m / 656 yds of DK weight yarn; 400 m / 437 yds of MC and 200 m / 219 yds of CC. The sample was knit using 3 skeins of The Woven Smooth (100% merino; 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g); 2 skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC. An alternative yarn is suggested below.
Lonna Knit Shawl by Lina Knits
What is Being Made
Lonna is a beginner-friendly knit shawl designed by Lina Knits and published by The Woven as a downloadable PDF pattern. This one-size shawl features a generous wingspan of 180 cm, making it an ideal wrap for layering or gifting. The design emphasizes simplicity and meditative craftsmanship, combining relaxing stitch patterns with accessible construction techniques suitable for knitters new to shawl design.
Techniques and Construction
Lonna employs fundamental knitting techniques that make it perfect for beginner-level crafters. The pattern relies on straightforward stitch work and rhythmic construction, allowing knitters to develop consistency and confidence. The shawl is worked on circular needles, which provide comfortable needle management for the extended fabric length. The design prioritizes ease of execution without sacrificing visual interest, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking meditative, calming knitting time.
Stitches Used
- Garter stitch: The primary stitch throughout the pattern, created by knitting every row. This classic stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges and is ideal for beginners due to its simplicity and forgiving nature.
- Striping: Color changes between the main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC) create visual rhythm and interest without requiring complex stitch techniques.
Materials
Yarn: Lonna requires approximately 600 meters (656 yards) of DK weight yarn total, distributed as 400 meters (437 yards) of main color and 200 meters (219 yards) of contrasting color. The sample was knit using The Woven Smooth, a 100% merino yarn available in colorways including Mist (main color) and Blossom (contrasting color), with each skein providing 200 meters (219 yards) per 100 grams. Knitters may substitute any DK weight yarn of similar yardage and fiber content.
Needles: The pattern calls for 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Circular needles accommodate the shawl's width comfortably throughout construction.
Gauge and Sizing
Lonna is worked to a gauge of 14 stitches by 28 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in garter stitch, measured after blocking. This gauge is essential for achieving the intended wingspan of 180 centimeters. The pattern comes in one size, making it a straightforward project without sizing adjustments.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Lang Yarns Merino 120 |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Lina Knits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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