Product Description
What a lovely triangular shawl! Knit this quick, easy and go anywhere versatile piece with just one set of Mini-skeins from Bijou Basin Ranch. Available in 5 color sets in our super soft Lhasa Wilderness, yak/bamboo blend, we’re sure you’ll want more than one!!
Materials 2 mini skein bundles of Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Yarn, shown in Danke (75% Yak Down / 25% Bamboo, 250 yards / 80 grams total) US #6 Circular Needles, or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers Darning Needle
Gauge 17 stitches and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations k - knit p - purl yo - yarnover pm - place marker sm - slip marker sts - stitches
Danke Striped Shawl by Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter
What is Being Made
The Danke Striped Shawl is a beginner-friendly knitted shawl designed by independent designer Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter. This triangular shawl features a striped colorwork pattern and measures approximately 56 inches across the wingspan with a depth of 17 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a wrap.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the knitting craft. The shawl employs color work techniques, incorporating stripes throughout the design. A key technique highlighted in the pattern involves carefully carrying working colors up the side edges as you knit. The pattern notes emphasize the importance of maintaining loose tension when carrying colors to ensure even blocking on both sides of the shawl, as tight edges become difficult to adjust after completion.
Stitches Used
The Danke Striped Shawl utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for a beginner skill level:
- Knit (k) - the basic knit stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
- Purl (p) - the reverse of the knit stitch, used in combination to create texture and pattern
- Yarn Over (yo) - a decorative increase that creates openwork or lace-like elements within the striped design
The pattern also incorporates stitch marker placement (pm) and slipping markers (sm) to help track pattern repeats and shaping throughout the knitting process.
Materials and Tools
The Danke Striped Shawl is worked in sport weight yarn. The pattern is shown using Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Yarn in the colorway Danke, a premium blend of 75% Yak Down and 25% Bamboo. Two mini skein bundles are required, providing 250 yards and 80 grams of total yardage.
Knitting tools needed include US #6 circular needles (or the size required to obtain proper gauge), stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, and a darning needle for weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 17 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch.
Pattern Notes
The pattern recommends weighing each mini skein before beginning to ensure balanced color distribution throughout the striped design. This beginner-level project is suitable for knitters new to shawl construction and color work techniques.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Stefanie Goodwin Ritter |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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