Product Description
The world can feel quite overwhelming at times. But each day is a chance to find the joy, work to be a better human and help others. This beautiful yarn from Twisted Fiber Art reminded me of a sunrise, how each day is a chance to start over and rise again. This was especially true of Twisted Fiber Art, they had a fire in their building and when through a lot of changes to rise and start again.
Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 at least 100cm / 40” long or size to obtain gauge
Yarn
Main colour: 100g fingering weight yarn 420m / 470 yards
Contrast colour: 50g fingering weight yarn 210m / 235yards
Sample knitted in:
MC – 100g Twisted Fiber Art Evolve Gradient yarn on Muse base 50% merino, 50% silk in the Blaze colourway.
CC – 50g Twisted Fiber Art Muse base 50% merino, 50% silk in pink semi-solid.
New Day Shawl by Sally-Jane Cameron
What is Being Made
The New Day Shawl is an original knitted shawl design created by Sally-Jane Cameron. This piece is inspired by the symbolism of sunrise and new beginnings, reflecting themes of resilience and personal growth. The shawl celebrates the journey of starting fresh each day and was influenced by the story of Twisted Fiber Art, a yarn company that overcame significant challenges to rebuild and continue their craft.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project suitable for beginner-level knitters. The shawl is designed to showcase beautiful drape and flow, particularly when blocked. The construction takes advantage of yarn characteristics to create an elegant finished garment that demonstrates fundamental knitting techniques accessible to those new to the craft.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided materials, the shawl design emphasizes the importance of blocking to achieve its intended drape and shape. The pattern is structured to work with fingering weight yarn, which creates delicate, refined stitchwork.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Yarn Weight: 4-ply fingering weight
- Main Colour: 100g fingering weight yarn (420m / 470 yards)
- Contrast Colour: 50g fingering weight yarn
- Needles: 3.5mm / US 4, at least 100cm (40 inches) long, or size to obtain gauge
Yarn Recommendations and Substitution
The original pattern calls for yarn from Twisted Fiber Art that contains silk, which provides excellent drape when the finished shawl is blocked. However, yarn substitution is possible with several alternatives:
- Wool-based substitutes: Yarns with higher wool content or wool-nylon blends work well as alternatives
- Important consideration: Wool yarns have natural memory and will bounce back slightly after blocking, so the final drape may differ subtly from the original silk-blend version
- Flexibility: The pattern can be made from virtually any fingering weight yarn you prefer, allowing for creative personalization
Blocking and Finishing
Blocking is an essential step for this shawl pattern. The silk content in the recommended yarn creates a lovely, fluid drape when properly blocked. This finishing technique transforms the knitted fabric and is particularly important for achieving the intended aesthetic of the design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Sally-Jane Cameron |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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