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This is a basic triangular shawl, knitted from the top down.
This design is ideal for those who want to start knitting designer pieces, as it only uses knit stitches and yarn overs for the increases. However, advanced knitters can experiment with this shape by adding textures or combining colors.
It begins with a cast-on at the center of the neckline and continues with increases at each edge and the center to create the triangular shape.
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Summer Version
Summer Version: 180 cm from side to side, and 52 cm from top to bottom at the deepest point.
16 stitches and 23 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch (blocked).
Cast on 3 stitches using your preferred method, and proceed as follows:
You will now have 9 stitches on your needle. This method is known as the "Garter Tab" and is widely used in shawl designs.
For a step-by-step tutorial, you can find Cecilia Paterno’s video on her YouTube channel: Tejiendo con Cecilita – Garter Tab.
Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k1, yo, place sm, k1, place sm, yo, k1, yo, k3.
Row 2 and all even rows (WS): K3, yo, knit to the last 3 stitches, yo, k3.
Row 3: K3, yo, knit to marker, yo, slip marker, k1, slip marker, yo, knit to last 3 stitches, yo, k3.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the desired size is reached, combining colors as desired.
The body ends with a wrong-side row.
Bind off the stitches as follows:
If the bind-off feels too tight, you can opt for a stretchy bind-off. Cecilia Paterno explains this technique in her video: Tejiendo con Cecilita – Stretchy Bind-Off with Yarn Over.
Finally, cut the yarn and weave in the ends at the beginning and bind-off edge.
If you have any questions about the pattern or material, feel free to email us at huanaco@huanaco.ar.
For more information about the origin of this fiber, check out our article: Algodón de Frontera.
For details on natural dyes, read: Hand-Dyeing with Natural Dyes.
Thank you for knitting with us!