Minimalism Shawl

In a world that constantly pushes for more – more things, more goals, more achievements, the Minimalism Shawl is reminding us of different times: making space for what really matters, finding joy in the ordinary, finding peace in a quiet moment and making the conscious decision to slow down.

The shawl is worked with only knit and slip stitches – and it is part of the “no purl in sight” series (see also the Nautilus Shawl).

The Minimalism Shawl is an asymmetric shallow triangle shawl, worked sideways, starting from one point and gradually increasing along one edge, while at the same time decreasing at the other edge.

Colour 1 and Colour 2 are held together throughout.

Increases and decreases are worked on the RS only.

SIZE

One size

The length of the shawl can be adjusted by working more (or less) repeats of the slip-stitch pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length:

158 cm / 62.25 in

Width, taken at widest points:

55 cm / 21.5 in

YARN

C1: 1 skein of Iolair Yarn Luing (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 400 m / 437 yds / 100g); colour: Minimalism, held together with C2: 1 skein of Iolair Yarn Iona II (75% baby suri alpaca, 25% silk; 420 m / 459 yds / 50g);

colour: Minimalism

Approximate yardage used:

C1 400 m / 437 yds

C2: 420m / 459 yds

NOTIONS

Scissors, tapestry needle

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Main needles: 4mm / US 6 circular needles with a length of 40 cm / 16 in.

Bind-off needles: 6mm / US 10

GAUGE

24 stitches and 22 rows over 10 cm / 4 in in slip-stitch pattern, working with both yarns held together, blocked.

Charts and written instructions are provided.