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Wingspan Shawl
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Note: This page is for the Wingspan Shawl knitting pattern (i.e., instructions to knit the shawl), not the finished product.
Designed with Blue Brick yarn, this piece stands at the intersection of knitting and nature. The shawl is as light and elegant as it is regal and powerful, drawing inspiration from the wings of a bird.
This symmetrical pattern can be a bit of a tedious knit, but the rewards are absolutely worth it. Wingspan combines intermediate-level knitting techniques, such as increases, decreases, cables, and short-rows to give it the look and feel of feathers.
Whether you are knitting it for yourself, a friend, or a family member, the future recipient is bound to love it!
PATTERN DETAILS
This pattern contains instructions for knitting Wingspan in three sizes:
|
Size |
A |
B |
C |
|
Description |
small neck scarf / shawlette size |
classic scarf / shawl size |
large shawl / wrap size |
|
Maximum Wingspan |
45 in (114 cm) |
70 in (178 cm) |
90 in (229 cm) |
|
Depth of Wings |
13 in (33 cm) |
17 in (43 cm) |
18 in (46 cm) |
|
Yardage |
400 yards of fingering-weight yarn |
800 yards of fingering-weight yarn |
1200 yards of fingering-weight yarn |
Needles:
- 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles (40-inch or larger recommended)
- 4.5 mm (US 7) straight or circular needles for the bind-off
Gauge:
- 32 sts by 56 rows for a 4-inch square in linen stitch before blocking
Other Materials:
- Stitch markers (up to 26)
- Cable needle (optional)
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
- Blocking mats and pins
- Highlighter tap (optional)
Included Instructions:
- Standard, written instructions
- High-level schematic
- Charted instructions (transition sections only: B, D, & F)
- "Intuition" instructions, an experimental set of instructions that attempts to teach the reader the key construction aspects of the shawl (e.g., feathers, wing shape, etc.) so that they don't have to look down at the page frequently
Sample Details:
The original sample modeled here is Size B, knit with one skein of Blue Brick Manitoulin Merino Sparkle Wooly Mammoth in the Ibis colorway (fingering weight, 800 yards, 200 grams).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I’d like to extend an enormous thank-you to Shireen from Blue Brick yarn for providing the yarn and the opportunity to design something with it. She imbues so much heart into her work, and she put such an immense amount of effort into making this pattern happen, particularly getting such incredible shots of the shawl (modeled by the lovely Juile Crawford). Thank you again! And thank you, Julie!
