This is a basic triangular shawl, knitted from the top down. For this version, we used our cotton Algodón de Frontera Sport in 4 colors.
This pattern is designed for those who want to take their first steps into reading knitting patterns, as it only uses knit stitches and yarn overs for the increases. However, more advanced knitters can also experiment with this shape by adding textures or combining colors.
The shawl begins with a cast-on at the center of the neckline and continues with increases along each edge and at the center to create the triangular shape.
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Materials
- Algodón de Frontera Sport: 4 colors, 40 g of each color (230 m / 251 yd per 100 g) – Total: 360 m (394 yd)
- 4 mm circular needles (US 6)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Finished Measurements
Summer Version: 180 cm wingspan, and 52 cm deep at the widest point.
Gauge
16 stitches and 23 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch (blocked).
Abbreviations
- st: stitch
- k: knit stitch
- yo: yarn over
- sm: stitch marker
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
Instructions
Setup
Cast on 3 stitches using your preferred method, and continue with the following sequence:
- Knit 7 rows in garter stitch.
- On the last row, without turning the work, rotate it 90 degrees, pick up and knit 3 stitches along the edge.
- Without turning the work, rotate it another 90 degrees, pick up and knit the 3 cast-on stitches.
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 watch Cecilia Paterno’s video on her YouTube channel: Tejiendo con Cecilita – Garter Tab.
Body
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
Classic Bind-Off:
- Knit 1 stitch.
- Knit 1 more stitch and pass the previous stitch over to bind off.
- Continue in this way until the last 2 stitches, which are knit together for a neat finish.
If the bind-off feels too tight, you can choose a stretchy bind-off instead. 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.
Stay in Touch!
If you have any questions about the pattern or material, feel free to email me at cecilia@huanaco.ar.
For more information about the origin of this fiber, visit the Fiber Facts & Production Process section on our blog.
To learn more about natural dyes, we invite you to explore our articles about Natural Dyes.
Thank you for knitting with us!