Limewash Shawl PDF Knitting Pattern

Have you ever been to a Suffolk village in the UK? The area is known for its pretty coloured houses, particularly “Suffolk Pink” . The colours in this shawl remind me of those houses which is why the shawl is named Limewash, after the type of paint used on those houses. If you want to get an idea of what I’m talking about, have a look here at pictures of Bridge Street in Bungay or of Aldeburgh Beach. Gorgeous!

This shawl is big, drapey, and like a yarny cuddle. It uses simple techniques so perfect for beginners or those with a love of squishy garter stitch shawls. Pick a main colour that will look lovely near your face and enjoy picking out your contrast colours, as bright or as muted as you like!

Pattern Information

YARN

Main Colour: 4 balls West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK. 112 metres (122.5 yards) / 50 grams in Ocean Spray.

Contrast Colours 1 ball each: West Yorkshire Spinners Elements. 112 metres (122.5 yards) / 50 grams in Fresh Water (CC1), Seashell (CC2) and Summer Haze (CC3).

Amount of yarn used: 

a. Main colour: 393 metres (430 yards).

b. Contrast Colours: 42 metres (46 yards) of each of 3 colours or 126 metres (138 yards) in total.

Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight and blend. A drapey yarn with a sheen will give a similar “vibe” to the original.

NEEDLES

4 mm (US size 6) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle for working flat or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

16 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm / 4 in worked in garter stitch on 4 mm (US size 6) needle after blocking.

Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect fabric, yardage and final measurements.

NOTIONS

Darning/tapestry needle.

1 Removable stitch marker

SIZE

179 cm (71.5 in) wingspan, 55 cm (22 in) depth at deepest point. 

This pattern has been test knit and professionally tech edited.