Cashel Shawl
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My mom and her siblings were raised in a time when a trip to the general store, located in the neighboring town of Cashel, meant an opportunity to see friends and family, a long walk along a country road and, if lucky, a scoop of ice cream. With a basket in hand to carry back the pantry items, it meant a few hours away from the endless work on the farm, and the chaos of a large family. It was always special to be chosen for these outings.
The Cashel Shawl was inspired by days like these—days filled with important tasks and carefree moments. Its design is pretty enough to wear while sharing a cup of tea with a favorite aunt but practical enough to wear while checking off items on a to-do list.
Nowadays, shops may be more conveniently located, but we still need accessories that are as versatile as we are. This pattern is easy enough for a confident beginner but engaging enough for an advanced one. Its timeless design is intuitive, so it is perfect for knitting on the go or among friends. Whether your day is filled with meetings, errands, and chores, or just quiet relaxation at home, you will find yourself reaching for the Cashel Shawl over and over again.
Needle:
US 6 (4.0 mm), 40” (100 cm) circular needle or needles needed to get gauge
Suggested Yarn:
Color A: Dream in Color JillyFingering weight, 1 skein100% Merino wool; 440 yards (400 m)/100 grams
or any fingering weight yarn of your choosing
Sample uses color 19th, approx. 400 yards (366 m)
Color B: Malabrigo Sock Fingering weight, 1 skein100% Merino wool; 440 yards (400 m)/100 grams
or any fingering weight yarn of your choosing
Sample uses color Natural, approx. 275 yards (252 m)
Gauge: 20 sts/32 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in texture pattern from Section Two using US 6 (4.0 mm) needles or whatever size needle gives you the fabric you would like.
Note: Gauge is not overly important in this shawl; it’s more important to get the fabric you like. I went for a drapey fabric.
Other Notions: Darning needle, removable stitch marker
Special Techniques:
• Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
• Increasing, decreasing (yo, k2tog)
Final Measurements:
96“ x 20” (244 x 51 cm)
The Cashel Shawl was inspired by days like these—days filled with important tasks and carefree moments. Its design is pretty enough to wear while sharing a cup of tea with a favorite aunt but practical enough to wear while checking off items on a to-do list.
Nowadays, shops may be more conveniently located, but we still need accessories that are as versatile as we are. This pattern is easy enough for a confident beginner but engaging enough for an advanced one. Its timeless design is intuitive, so it is perfect for knitting on the go or among friends. Whether your day is filled with meetings, errands, and chores, or just quiet relaxation at home, you will find yourself reaching for the Cashel Shawl over and over again.
Needle:
US 6 (4.0 mm), 40” (100 cm) circular needle or needles needed to get gauge
Suggested Yarn:
Color A: Dream in Color JillyFingering weight, 1 skein100% Merino wool; 440 yards (400 m)/100 grams
or any fingering weight yarn of your choosing
Sample uses color 19th, approx. 400 yards (366 m)
Color B: Malabrigo Sock Fingering weight, 1 skein100% Merino wool; 440 yards (400 m)/100 grams
or any fingering weight yarn of your choosing
Sample uses color Natural, approx. 275 yards (252 m)
Gauge: 20 sts/32 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in texture pattern from Section Two using US 6 (4.0 mm) needles or whatever size needle gives you the fabric you would like.
Note: Gauge is not overly important in this shawl; it’s more important to get the fabric you like. I went for a drapey fabric.
Other Notions: Darning needle, removable stitch marker
Special Techniques:
• Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
• Increasing, decreasing (yo, k2tog)
Final Measurements:
96“ x 20” (244 x 51 cm)