Flowers in the Field Shawlette - Knitting Pattern
Visit Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm for the Heartland Yarn Adventure or Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl from 7/26 - 8/4 to see this shawl in person! A limited selection of kits are available in the shop too!
Have you ever been inspired by a place so serene that you just had to create something beautiful? The tranquility of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm and its gentle creatures sparked the idea for a shawlette that captures this magical essence.
Under the vast blue sky of Burlington, Kentucky, nestled among rolling hills, lies the enchanting farm. Known for its gentle alpacas and lush fields of wildflowers, it’s here that the tale of the Flowers in the Field Shawlette begins.
Featuring a delicate crescent shape, the shawlette is knit from the bottom up, like flowers blossoming from the earth towards the sky. The bottom edge is adorned with a lace pattern that mimics wildflowers swaying in the breeze.
Linda and Chris selected the softest blend of alpaca and Cormo wool and hand-dyed a special colorway just for this design.
As I knit, the soft fluffy yarn flowed through my hands, and I envisioned the fields in full bloom, vibrant colors dancing in the sunlight. With each stitch, the shawlette grew, curving gracefully like the gentle hills of Eagle Bend.
Flowers in the Field is more than just a shawlette; it’s a piece of art, imbued with the farm’s tranquility and charm. The crescent shape symbolizes the endless horizon, a reminder of nature’s boundless beauty.
As I neared completion, I could almost smell the sweet scent of wildflowers and hear the gentle hum of alpacas grazing peacefully. Every stitch captured the spirit of the farm.
When I finally draped the finished shawlette around my shoulders, I felt wrapped in a warmth that went beyond the soft fibers. It was like carrying a piece of Eagle Bend and its wonderful people with me, no matter where life takes me.
In every delicate stitch and flowing curve of the Flowers in the Field Shawlette, the story of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm is told—a tale of beauty, inspiration, and the timeless bond between nature and creativity.
APPROXIMATE SIZE AFTER BLOCKING
- 74.5”/186 cm wingspan
- 10.5”/26 cm at the deepest point of the crescent
- 6”/15 cm at ends
YARN
Fingering Weight yarn; approx. 420 yds/384 m
Sample was knit using yarn from Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm (50% Alpaca, 50% Cormo Wool, 420 yds/384 m per 151 g); 1 skein in colorway Violets in the Field.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 6/4.0 mm 32”/80 cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Stitch Markers, 28 total
• Row Counter (or scrap paper)
• Darning Needle
GAUGE
14 sts x 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, worked flat, after blocking.
Note: Blocking your swatch is important. Alpaca yarn tends to grow with blocking and wear.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Vision Accessibility:
This pattern includes a PDF download written in 22-point sans serif font in all-black text. It has no italics. All of the directions are entirely written out. The text in this LVA file is left-justified, with 1-inch margins, and all in one column.
Screen Reader Accessibility:
The LVA version of this pattern is also screen reader accessible. It has been formatted, reviewed, and tested to work with a screen reader
This pattern has been tech-edited and test-knit to ensure the best knitting experience possible for you! If you require pattern support, please email me at hello@doublethestitches.com
