Product Description
This pattern is a 2 for 1 pattern pack! For the price of one shawl you'll get two versions, the DK weight version & the Fingering Weight version.
DK Weight (250 yards) Gauge: 7 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking Needles: US 8 (5.0mm) Size: 35 inches across the top, 20 inches deep
Fingering Weight (400 yards) Gauge: 8 stitches over 2 inches (in garter) after blocking Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) Size: 40 inches across the top, 30 inches deep
The right side uses approximately 70% of the total yarn and the left side only approximately 30%.
The design features an optional keyhole. This is especially helpful for the smaller DK weight size, making it easy to keep the shawl in place without the need for a shawl pin.
View from the Charles DK Weight Knit Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde
What Is Being Made
View from the Charles is a triangular knit shawl designed by Jennifer Lassonde, inspired by the sailboats of the Charles River in Boston. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern creates a shawl that mimics the distinctive shape of sailboat sails, making it both a functional accessory and a wearable work of art. The design captures the aesthetic of New England waterways through its construction and visual appeal.
Design Inspiration and Construction Method
The shawl is worked from the bottom up on the right side, with progressive increases that gradually enlarge the triangular shape. The construction method ensures that rows never become excessively long, making it manageable for knitters throughout the project. This bottom-up approach allows knitters to easily adjust the final size by continuing to work additional rows as desired.
Yarn and Materials
View from the Charles is available in DK weight yarn, making it an accessible choice for knitters seeking a lightweight shawl. The pattern is particularly well-suited for gradient yarn or partial skein leftovers, allowing crafters to use beautiful yarn remnants that might otherwise go unused. This versatility makes the project economical and environmentally conscious.
Texture and Colorwork
The shawl features textured stitching and progressive colors throughout the design. The combination of texture and color creates visual depth and interest, echoing the dynamic quality of the Charles River landscape that inspired it.
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, View from the Charles is accessible to knitters new to shawl construction while remaining engaging for more experienced crafters. The straightforward bottom-up construction and manageable row lengths support successful completion by knitters at various skill levels.
Pattern Format
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to the complete instructions for knitting this triangular shawl.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, DK |
| Pages: | 17 |
| Designer: | Jennifer Lassonde |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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