Shonda's Shawl
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This richly textured design was inspired by the Netlfix series Bridgerton and combines mosaic knitting, slip stitch stripes and a pretty Nupp bud stitch motif. It's riotously bright in colour which makes it an eye catching shawl that's really also fun to knit.
Worked flat in two pieces then grafted together the shawl begins with the mosaic colourwork of Pattern 1, House of Cards stitch which acknowledges the intricate games played by each family in the series as they try to connect their daughters with a man from ‘the right family’. The use of bold, contrasting colours celebrates Bridgertons rich racial diversity. At the same time, the tiny bud-like stitch in the main Nupp pattern references the many floral motifs of the costumes and sets. And of course, it also alludes to new life, relationships, sexual tension and new love!
And the name? Well, I had to name it in honour of Bridgerton Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes. Thank you, Shonda, for creating such a wonderful vehicle for escapism that allows us to celebrate our diversity in such a joyous way.
Skill Level
Intermediate/advanced
Finished Measurements
This shawl is one size and measures 100cm long x 44.5 cm wide (78.75” long x 17.5” wide) after blocking. .
Materials
You will need:
1060 m x Yarn A 75% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon 5% Silver Stellina DK 212 m / 100g (231 yds / 3.5 oz)
Shown here in Flamingo (Pink)
450 m x Yarn B 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 225 m yds / 100g (246 yds / 3.5 oz)
Shown here in Dianthus (Blue)
100 m x Yarn C 100% Brushed Suri Alpaca 100 m / 50g (109 yds / 1.75 oz)
Shown here in Granny Smith (Green)
112 m x Yarn D 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 112.5 m / 50g (123 yds / 1.75 oz)
Shown here in Beauregard (Purple)
45 m x Yarn E 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 45 m / 20g (49 yds / .75 oz)
Shown here in Undyed (White)
Needles
60 cm (24 in) circular needle, size 4.50 mm (US 7)
Also needed
Darning needle for sewing in ends.
Tension
22 sts and 28 Rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch using 4.50 mm (US 7) needles or size needed to achieve the stated tension
Instructions are written with a detailed schematic.
Worked flat in two pieces then grafted together the shawl begins with the mosaic colourwork of Pattern 1, House of Cards stitch which acknowledges the intricate games played by each family in the series as they try to connect their daughters with a man from ‘the right family’. The use of bold, contrasting colours celebrates Bridgertons rich racial diversity. At the same time, the tiny bud-like stitch in the main Nupp pattern references the many floral motifs of the costumes and sets. And of course, it also alludes to new life, relationships, sexual tension and new love!
And the name? Well, I had to name it in honour of Bridgerton Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes. Thank you, Shonda, for creating such a wonderful vehicle for escapism that allows us to celebrate our diversity in such a joyous way.
Skill Level
Intermediate/advanced
Finished Measurements
This shawl is one size and measures 100cm long x 44.5 cm wide (78.75” long x 17.5” wide) after blocking. .
Materials
You will need:
1060 m x Yarn A 75% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon 5% Silver Stellina DK 212 m / 100g (231 yds / 3.5 oz)
Shown here in Flamingo (Pink)
450 m x Yarn B 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 225 m yds / 100g (246 yds / 3.5 oz)
Shown here in Dianthus (Blue)
100 m x Yarn C 100% Brushed Suri Alpaca 100 m / 50g (109 yds / 1.75 oz)
Shown here in Granny Smith (Green)
112 m x Yarn D 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 112.5 m / 50g (123 yds / 1.75 oz)
Shown here in Beauregard (Purple)
45 m x Yarn E 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon DK 45 m / 20g (49 yds / .75 oz)
Shown here in Undyed (White)
Needles
60 cm (24 in) circular needle, size 4.50 mm (US 7)
Also needed
Darning needle for sewing in ends.
Tension
22 sts and 28 Rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch using 4.50 mm (US 7) needles or size needed to achieve the stated tension
Instructions are written with a detailed schematic.