Snowberry Shawl - capelet style with front closure

Downloadable PDF knitting pattern.

The Snowberry Shawl is a versatile shoulder accessory suitable for any occasion. It is knitted flat from the top down using a basic stockinette stitch and a variation of the popular feather and fan stitch pattern. The shawl is knitted to sit comfortably on the wearer’s shoulders using strategically placed sets of increases. The front closure is knitted in two pieces from the picked up stitches along the short sides of the shawl.

For the sheer look, the two different yarn weights, lace and fingering, were used and alternated every two rows. The colour contrast between the two yarns can be subtle or dramatic, depending on your preference.

The pattern instructions are fully written. The instructions for the shawl‘s body are both written and charted. The rows in the written instructions correspond to the rows in the CHART for easy reference. The instructions for the knit-on front closure pieces are written only.

SIZES

S (L) 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

(approx., blocked)

Width at the top: 38 (42) inches / 96 (106) cm

Width at the bottom: 51 (57) inches / 130 (145) cm

Depth (at the widest part): 14 (17) inches / 35 (43) cm

GAUGE

14 sts x 22 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm square over the stockinette stitch pattern on US 8 / 5.0 mm needles, worked with both yarns specified in the pattern, alternating them every two rows, blocked

Please note, a different gauge will affect the finished measurements and yardage used.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE

MC - Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering - 100% Merino Wool - 219 yards / 200 meters, 1.76 ounces / 50 grams; colorway - 25 White

CC - Lana Grossa Silkhair - 70% Mohair, 30% Silk - 230 yards / 210 meters, 0.88 ounces / 25 grams; colorway - 86 Puderrosa

YARDAGE REQUIRED (approx.)

MC - 219 (423) yards / 200 (387) meters

CC - 186 (361) yards / 170 (330) meters

MATERIALS

US 8 / 5.0 mm needles, 32 inches / 80 cm circular needles (to accommodate all the stitches), or size to obtain gauge;

US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, 32 inches / 80 cm circular needles (to accommodate all the stitches), or needles one size smaller than those used to obtain gauge;

tapestry needle

RECOMMENDED YARN

Choose yarn with similar qualities and yardage to the yarn used in the sample featured on the cover page to achieve the same thick/thin yarn effect in the resulting fabric.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate