Terauley

Terauley Knitted Shawl by Laura Chau

What is Being Made

Terauley is a top-down, elongated triangular shawl designed to showcase hand-dyed yarns. The finished shawl measures 50 inches by 19 inches (127cm by 48.5cm) and features a wrapped neckline construction. The design is versatile enough to function as both a decorative shawl and a lovely scarf, with just a single skein of yarn required for completion.

Construction and Design Approach

This shawl employs a top-down construction method, meaning knitters begin at the neck and work downward toward the point. The increases are strategically worked on the ends of the shawl to produce a flattering shape that wraps comfortably around the neck. The textured stitch patterns are specifically designed to be easy and quick to work, making this an accessible intermediate-level project despite the shawl's elegant appearance.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches Used

The Terauley pattern incorporates several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate knitters:

• Cast On (CO): The foundation method for beginning the shawl at the top
• Knit Stitch (k): The basic stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
• Increases: Multiple increase methods are employed, including kfb (knit into front then back of stitch), kbf (knit into back then front of stitch), m1L (make 1 left), and m1R (make 1 right). These increases are worked on the shawl ends to create the triangular shape
• Decreases: k2tog (knit two together) creates right-leaning decreases for shaping
• Textured Patterns: The shawl features textured stitch patterns that are easy to execute while creating visual interest

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed for fingering weight yarn, requiring 430 yards (395 meters) total—the equivalent of one skein. The recommended yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, a hardwearing and fabulously smooth fingering weight composed of 80% superwash wool and 20% nylon. Each skein weighs 3.5 ounces (100g). The pattern accommodates both 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, offering flexibility for yarn substitution while maintaining the intended finished dimensions.

Pattern Details

The pattern includes complete abbreviations and technical instructions, with technical editing provided by Alexandra Virgiel. The downloadable PDF format allows knitters to access the full pattern details, stitch abbreviations, and construction notes needed to complete this intermediate-level shawl project.