Product Description
The Occitan shawl's semi-circular shape grows from a garter tab cast-on of just a few stitches and features a stockinette body with swirling increases that flow into the lacy edging.
Finished Size: 44 in. (111.8 cm) wide by 18.5 in. (47 cm) deep
Occitan is a collaboration between independent dyer [The Uncommon Thread][1] and designer [Beth Kling][2], and will initially be offered exclusively as part of a kit sold in [The Uncommon Thread's Etsy Shop][3]. Look for details about shop updates in [The Uncommon Thread's Ravelry Group][4], or sign up for their email newsletter!
Until September 1, 2012, Occitan will be available exclusively as part of the kit from The Uncommon Thread. The last batch of kits will go up for sale the week of June 24. Be sure to check out The Uncommon Thread Group for specifics about day and time! [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/the-uncommon-thread [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/beth-klin
Occitan Shawl by Beth Kling
What is Being Made
The Occitan is a triangular knit shawl designed by Beth Kling. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl measuring 44 inches (111.8 cm) wide by 18.5 inches (47 cm) deep, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a wrap.
Craft and Techniques
This is an advanced-level knitting project that employs several sophisticated techniques. The pattern uses a provisional cast-on method, which allows stitches to be picked up later for a seamless construction. The shawl is worked on circular needles and incorporates garter stitch as the primary fabric structure. Blocking is recommended to achieve the finished dimensions, with optional use of T-pins and blocking wires to shape the piece.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
The Occitan pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping decreases:
- k — knit
- p — purl
- yo — yarn over (creates decorative eyelets and increases)
- k2tog — knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
- ssk — slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- cdd — centered double decrease (slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit the next stitch, pass the two slipped stitches over the knit stitch)
- kfb — knit front and back (increase)
Materials and Tools
The Occitan requires premium yarn and specific needles to achieve the correct gauge and drape:
- Yarn: 1 skein of The Uncommon Thread Posh Fingering in 4-ply weight, containing 440 yards (402 meters) per 3.53 ounce (100 gram) skein. This yarn is composed of 70% wool, 20% silk, and 10% cashmere, providing warmth, sheen, and luxury softness.
- Needles: 1 pair of US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, at least 24 inches long for the main knitting, and 1 pair of US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles for bind-off only
- Additional tools: Several yards of smooth waste yarn approximately the same weight as the main yarn for the provisional cast-on; crochet hook size F (3.75 mm) for cast-on assistance; tapestry needle for weaving in ends; optional T-pins and blocking wires for shaping
Gauge
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 6.5 stitches and 7.25 rows per inch (2.5 cm) in garter stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the shawl to reach its intended finished measurements.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Beth Kling |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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