What you'll need
| Wingspan, cm: | 142 | 206 |
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| Depth, cm: | 33 | 52 |
Natural Born Dyers Myrka - Starling
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Natural Born Dyers Heather Sock - Derwent Twilight
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1 | 0 |
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Product Description
This shawlette is knitted from side to side on the Baktus principle – so you knit the first half until you are approaching the half way point of your yarn, then you start to knit the second half – the idea being that as long as you start decreasing before the halfway point in your yarn, you won’t be racing the yarn down to the last half inch to finish!
The pattern can be knit in any weight yarn, however 100g of either “heavy laceweight / 3 ply” or “sock weight / 4 ply” yarns give a good size scarf/shawlette.
Skills needed - Knit / Purl / Yarn Over / Knit 2 Together / Slip, Slip, Knit / Knit into Front and Back of same stitch
Bassenthwaite Shawlette by Claire Valentine
About This Design
The Bassenthwaite Shawlette is a knitted shawlette inspired by Bassenthwaite Lake in England's Lake District. This intermediate-level design combines a simple garter stitch body with an elegant scalloped lace edging, making it an accessible introduction to lace knitting for those with some knitting experience.
What Is Being Made
This pattern creates a shawlette—a smaller, more wearable alternative to a full-sized shawl. The finished piece features a triangular or crescent silhouette with decorative scalloped edges, suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a lightweight wrap.
Construction Method and Technique
The Bassenthwaite Shawlette is knitted using the Baktus principle, a side-to-side construction method that offers practical advantages for yarn management. With this technique, you knit the first half of the shawlette until approaching the halfway point of your yarn supply, then reverse direction to knit the second half. This approach prevents the common problem of running out of yarn before completing the project, as long as you begin decreasing before reaching the exact midpoint of your yarn.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Garter stitch forms the main body of the shawlette, creating a textured, reversible fabric that is straightforward to knit
- Scalloped lace edging provides decorative detail and visual interest; this lace pattern is sourced from Barbara Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, a respected reference for knitting stitch dictionaries
- The lace edging is described as relatively easy, making it suitable for intermediate knitters gaining experience with lace techniques
Materials
This pattern is designed for 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, which are lightweight, fine yarns ideal for creating delicate shawlettes with good drape and definition in lace edgings. You will need knitting needles appropriate for your chosen yarn weight, as specified in the full pattern instructions.
Skill Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this shawlette suits knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore lace knitting in a manageable, well-structured project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Claire Valentine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Needles are per the knitter's preference Stitch markers are optional Tapestry needle to sew in ends |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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