Thespia Shawl Pattern

This listing is for a digital download of the knitting pattern instructions and not a physical object.

This is my first published pattern, and was intended to show what to expect from me as a designer, The Pantextural (read: lots of different textures). 

This unique shawl is worked side to side like a triangular shawl with steady increases up to the midway point and then steady decreases until the bind off. I-cord edging is used to cinch in the sides to create a stingray-like silhouette.

Types of stitches/techniques include: 

- German Short Row (Double Stitch)

- Daisy Stitch 

- Cables

- I-Cord Edging and Bind Off

- Intarsia 

- Basic Increases and Decreases

- Basic Knitting and Purling 

Finished Measurements: 65.9" (167.5 cm) Depth x 20.5" (52 cm) Width 

Yarn Requirements:

- All yardages are approximate and include 5% buffer. Gauge will impact yardage.

- MC: Fingering weight (437yds/100g) – 790yds. Color distribution should have a 1:3 ratio of pooling to background color. More yarn will be necessary if the frequency of the pooling section is higher.

- CC: Fingering weight (437yds/100g) – 262yds of a coordinating colorway

Suggested Yarn:

- MC: Sheep Graffiti Pooling Around (85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino/15% Nylon) 437yds/100g – 2 skeins

- CC: Sheep Graffiti Sweet Sock (85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino/15% Nylon) 437yds/100g – 1 skein

Gauge: 

24 stitches x 32 rows = 4” (10cm)

Measured over stockinette stitch flat after blocking

Suggested needle: US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge with a recommended cord length of 30" (75 cm)

Recommended Notions:

- At least 2 stitch markers

- Tapestry needle

- Cable needle

- Scissors

- Optional: US 1 size needle, locking stitch markers for German Short Row Double Stitches, blocking pins and blocking wires

I am available for pattern support via Instagram @ThePantextural or via my email, ThePantextural@gmail.com