Tranquil Waters Shawl

When things get stressful and intense, comfort can be found in hooks and yarn. With straightforward rows of neat stitches that slowly grow into a gorgeous finished object, the Tranquil Waters Shawl is intended to act as a port in the storm. It's entirely mindless, with minimal counting and shaping, and the pops of textured rows can be added at any point for whenever you need a break.

Though the construction and shaping are mindless and straightforward, the stitches used are intermediate level.

The pattern is written in US terms. It includes both written and charted instructions.

Yarn weight: Worsted (9 wpi)
Gauge: 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in hdc
Hook size: 5.5 mm (I)
Yardage: 550 yards (503 m)
Sizes available: 53”/134cm by 33”/83cm
Accessibility: low vision format available
Languages: English


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Sample

Sample used Miss Babs Yowza, 550yds/222g in Sea Life
Thanks to Miss Babs for providing the yarn for the pattern sample!

Yarn, colors, and yardage

The Tranquil Waters Shawl uses just one skein (550yds/225g) of Miss Babs Yowza. The twist on Yowza makes for absolutely incredible stitch definition and the pattern is designed to take advantage of that.
The flat parts of the shawl are perfect for showing off your favorite busy colorways, but the textured bits get somewhat obscured with color variegation. The interplay of color variegation and texture is intentional and part of the shawl’s beauty, but it’s up to you if you want the same look or if you’d rather work with a tonal. The pattern works especially well with a gradient or tonal as it can be worked to size. You can also work the textured rows in a contrast color - see the tester projects for details!

The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn but works well with almost any weight.

Size

When gauge is met, 550yds will net a shawl that measures approximately 53” along the top edge, 41” along the longer bottom edge, and 33” along the shorter bottom edge. From the center top of the shawl to the point measures about 24.5”.

Customization

The pattern includes exact row-by-row instructions for making the shawl as is, with one skein of Yowza. There are also instructions for working the shawl based on the percentage of yarn used, so you can get the same look using any weight and yardage. In addition, the pattern has notes explaining how to completely customize the shawl by adding textured rows whenever the mood strikes.

Skills Required

ch, hdc, puff, twisted sc/crab stitch

Copyright

This pattern and any associated images, schematics, and charts are copyright Rachy Newin Designs and may not be distributed in part or in whole without express written permission. Handmade objects created from this pattern are not subject to copyright and you can do as you please with your finished object.

Printing

Both a regular and printer friendly version are available! The regular version includes large photos on the first page and the last three pages, so print accordingly. The printer-friendly version has only one photo on the cover page, and less spacing so the pattern takes up fewer pages. For more details on what the printer-friendly version includes, see this page. If you are working from the printer-friendly version and are having trouble with a pattern, I strongly recommend checking the regular version. The text will be easier to read and it might have more detailed instructions.

Screen Reader Compatibility

The main pattern pdf is designed to be screen reader compatible. The text is all in one column and headers are formatted according to the style sheet. The pattern is written out completely and the images have descriptive alt text.


**This is for the pdf pattern ONLY and does not include the finished objects. Unfortunately, due to the nature of digital downloads, patterns cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason. All patterns have been tested and/or tech edited. If you run into an issue, you are welcome to email me for pattern support. For a custom finished piece, please message me directly.**