Posies

Posies Shawl by Aspen Knits

What Is Being Made

Posies is a fingering weight knitted shawl designed by Aspen Knits. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 82 inches (208 cm) in length by 15 inches (38 cm) in width, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the knitting craft. The shawl employs fundamental knitting techniques including increases, decreases, and lace patterning. Knitters will work with yarn overs and various decrease methods to create the shawl's structure and decorative elements. The pattern includes both garter stitch sections and lace panels, combining textured and openwork areas for visual interest.

The pattern notes indicate that edge tension requires special attention during construction. Knitters are advised to maintain looser tension on the first and last three stitches of each row to facilitate easier blocking of the finished piece. This technique ensures the shawl edges remain flexible and can be properly shaped during the finishing process.

Stitches Used

The Posies pattern incorporates the following stitches and abbreviations:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) for basic fabric construction
• Yarn over (yo) for creating decorative holes and lace elements
• Knit front and back (kfb) for increases
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) and purl 2 together (p2tog) for decreases
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) for left-leaning decreases
• Slip 2, knit 1, pass slip stitches over (s2kp) for double decreases
• Garter stitch for textured edge and base sections
• Lace Panel A featuring yarn overs and decreases for openwork patterning

Materials Required

The Posies shawl requires 720 yards (660 meters) of fingering weight yarn. The pattern recommends Greenwood Fiberworks Simply Sock Bundle as the ideal yarn choice for this project. Knitters will need US Size 5 (3.75 mm) long circular needles to accommodate the shawl's width during construction. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats.

Gauge and Difficulty

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 24 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch when unblocked. This is a beginner-level project, making it accessible to knitters new to shawl construction while still offering the satisfaction of creating a wearable accessory. The combination of basic stitches and straightforward pattern repeats allows beginners to develop fundamental knitting skills while producing a beautiful finished garment.