What you'll need
| One size only: | 24 1/2 inches x 78 inches |
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YLR002
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7 |
Product Description
If you love knitting cables, you’ll enjoy this shawl made using worsted weight yarn, guaranteeing that you’ll be warm. The shawl incorporates a little known textured stitch with an ornate cable that shows itself beautifully in this shawl. The pockets insure that the shawl will stay put on your shoulders.
There is a simple schematic for pocket placement.
Skill Level: Intermediate (assuming a basic knowledge of cable knitting).
The cable focal stitch is both charted and written out line by line.
There is an OPTIONAL crocheted edging, should you want it edged. That is the only crochet in the pattern.
Any worsted weight yarn will work with this pattern.
Warm Ben Lui Pocket Shawl by Linda Lehman
What Is Being Made
The Warm Ben Lui Pocket Shawl is a cozy, wearable knitted wrap designed with functional pockets that are added during the finishing stages. This intermediate-level project combines warmth with practicality, allowing the knitter to position the pockets for optimal comfort and fit. The shawl is substantial enough to provide genuine warmth while remaining elegant enough for everyday wear.
Stitch Techniques and Construction
This design incorporates two distinct stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest and texture. The focal stitch appears to mimic cable work but is engineered to be significantly easier and faster to execute than traditional cables, making it accessible to intermediate knitters with basic cable knowledge. The border features a separate textured stitch that complements the main body, creating an attractive finished edge. The combination of these two stitches produces both aesthetic appeal and the substantial coziness the shawl is known for.
Knitting Techniques
The pattern assumes a good working knowledge of cable knitting, though the primary stitch simplifies traditional cable techniques for faster knitting. The pockets are constructed as separate components and attached during finishing, allowing customization of their placement based on the wearer's preferences and body measurements.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 1450 to 1650 yards of worsted weight (aran weight) yarn for the main shawl
- Yarn for Edging: Approximately 100 yards of the same or matching yarn
- Knitting Needles: Size U.S. #8 (5.00mm), Size U.S. #7 (4.50mm), and Size U.S. #5 (3.5mm)
- Additional Needles: One spare size #8 needle and one cable needle
- Crochet Hooks: Size H and Size I crochet hooks for the edging (hook size may be adjusted based on individual crochet tension)
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated Intermediate, suitable for knitters who have developed competency with cable stitches and are comfortable working with multiple needle sizes and techniques within a single project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Linda Lehman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Any worsted weight yarn will work for this pattern. Size #8 used for most of shawl. No crochet hooks needed if no edging desired. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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