Product Description
Triangulines is a curved asymmetric triangle which blends 2 colours in 3 different ways to create a simple but striking effect. The shawl is approx half knit and half purl, however the changeover from one to the other occurs at the marker points instead of the end of the row.
The design is worked sideways, and can be expanded to any size by continuing in the established formula. The simplicity of the stripes and ridges is an ideal canvas for showcasing a beautiful yarn and playing with colour. The design suits fingering to DK weight yarn, and is ideal for pairings of two solids, or a solid with a gradient, speckle, semi-solid, or subtle variegated CC.
The size of the shawl is adaptable and can be worked to any size.
Suits fingering to DK weight yarn in any yardage between approx 500m and 1000m.
The design can be worked entirely from the written pattern, or from charts with some notes.
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Triangulines Curved Asymmetric Triangle Shawl by Nim Teasdale
What Is Being Made
Triangulines is a curved asymmetric triangle shawl that showcases a striking two-colour design. The shawl blends two colours in three different ways to create visual interest through simple but effective colour blocking. This versatile design can be expanded to any desired size by continuing in the established formula, making it adaptable for different preferences and yarn quantities.
Construction and Design Approach
The shawl is worked sideways, which allows for flexible sizing and straightforward stitch pattern management. The design is approximately half knit and half purl, creating textured ridges and stripes that serve as an ideal canvas for showcasing beautiful yarn characteristics. A key feature of this design is that the changeover from knit to purl sections occurs at marker points rather than at the end of rows, creating a more sophisticated visual effect than traditional row-based transitions.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Triangulines employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The primary techniques include:
- Sideways construction, allowing for intuitive shaping and sizing flexibility
- Alternating knit and purl stitches to create textured ridges and stripes
- Strategic use of stitch markers to manage pattern transitions and colour changes
- Two-colour knitting techniques to blend colours in three distinct ways
The simplicity of the stitch pattern makes this design ideal for knitters seeking to explore colour play and yarn characteristics without complex stitch work.
Yarn and Materials
Triangulines is designed for fingering to DK weight yarn, accommodating 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights. Yardage requirements range from approximately 400m to 1000m (440–1100 yards), making the design adaptable to various yarn quantities and project scales.
The pictured shawl was knitted using Crave Yarn Linea, combining 700m (780 yards) total: 365m (400 yards) in the main colour (light) and 345m (380 yards) in the contrasting colour (dark). This shawl was worked on 3.5mm (US size 4) needles and measures 160cm × 70cm.
Two stitch markers are required to work this pattern. Gauge and needle size will vary depending on the specific yarn weight chosen, allowing knitters to customize the finished dimensions according to their preferences.
Ideal Applications
The design suits pairings of two solid colours, or combinations of a solid with gradient, speckle, or variegated yarns. The striped and ridged texture created by the knit-purl combination provides an excellent showcase for yarn with interesting colourways or special characteristics.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering, Sport |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Nim Teasdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Notes: | This shawl can be worked on circular or straight needles - choose a size that suits your yarn and gives a gauge you like. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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