TWO wings

TWO WING SHAWL by Myla Vayner

Project Overview

The TWO WING SHAWL is a beginner-friendly knitted shawl design created by independent designer Myla Vayner of Myla's Knit Corner. This downloadable PDF pattern offers a versatile project suitable for knitters new to shawl construction, featuring an elegant winged silhouette that can be customized through yarn choice and color selection.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a shawl with a distinctive two-wing design. The finished piece features a wingspan measurement, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping. The shawl design showcases how different yarn weights and fiber blends can be used to achieve varying drape and texture, allowing knitters to personalize their finished garment based on available materials and desired aesthetic.

Yarn Materials

The TWO WING SHAWL offers flexibility in yarn selection, accommodating two primary weight options:

• Sock Weight Yarn Held Double: Requires approximately 920 yards (841 meters) of sock weight yarn. The sample was knitted in Deborah Norville Sock yarn in the "Soft White" colorway, which features a fiber composition of 50% wool, 25% bamboo, and 25% nylon, providing durability and a subtle sheen.
• Worsted Weight Yarn: Requires approximately 460 yards (420 meters) of worsted weight yarn, offering a quicker knitting experience for those preferring a heavier yarn.

Tools and Equipment

Knitters will need a 32-inch circular needle in size 8/US (5 mm) or the size required to obtain proper gauge. Additional supplies include scissors, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and blocking pins for aggressive blocking to achieve the shawl's intended shape and wingspan measurements.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The TWO WING SHAWL employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques appropriate for beginner-level knitters:

• Basic Stitches: Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the foundation of the pattern.
• Twisted Stitches: Knit 1 through back loop (k1TBL) and purl 1 through back loop (p1TBL) create twisted stitches that add textural interest and definition to the shawl's design.
• Decreases: Multiple decrease techniques are employed, including knit 2 together (k2tog), knit 2 together through back loops (k2togTBL), knit 3 together through back loops (k3togTBL), and purl 2 together (p2tog). These decreases shape the shawl and create the distinctive wing silhouette.
• Slip Stitches: Slip stitch knitwise without knitting (Sl) is used for edge definition and pattern transitions.
• Slip Slip Knit: The ssk (slip slip knit) technique, which functions similarly to k2togTBL, provides an alternative decrease method for directional shaping.
• Cast On and Bind Off: Standard cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) techniques complete the shawl construction.

Pattern Structure

The pattern utilizes standard knitting abbreviations and row-by-row instructions. Stitch markers are incorporated to help knitters track pattern repeats and maintain consistency throughout the project. The use of twisted stitches and strategic decreases creates visual texture while the shaping techniques develop the two-wing design element.

Blocking and Finishing

The pattern calls for aggressive blocking using blocking pins to achieve the shawl's final wingspan measurements and desired drape. This finishing step is essential for revealing the full design potential of the two-wing shawl and ensuring even distribution of the fabric.