Biscotte Yarns is proud to share this new shawl design free of charge : an original design by Louise Robert!
I have had this idea of a shawl in my mind for a long time: a chevron shawl pattern knitted horizontally to play with zig-zagging bands while having fun with colors & textures.
Since the use of yarns, colors and stitch patterns is mostly improvised, I had to bring myself to write this pattern row by row!
Those who like to follow patterns verbatim will be thrilled. If you prefer visual charts reading, consider this pattern as a starting guide: once you will have started the first rows, you will quickly understand the construction and rhythm of the design so you may decide to diverge from the written instructions and use your inspiration to modify the instructions as you wish. - Louise
MATERIALS
YARN
- Louise Robert Design – Super Sock (75% merino sw, 25% nylon; 400m by 100g skeins)
- Les Laines Biscotte – Hermione (75% Kid Mohair et 25% soie; 420m par écheveau de 50g)
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
- Circular needles of 3.75mm, cable length of 35 cm; 14 inches or more (or size needed to obtain gauge).
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle to weave-in the ends.
GAUGE
28 sts = 10 cm; 4 inches in garter stitch after blocking.
FINAL SIZE
- WIDTH measured from one tip to the other : 244 cm; 96 in
- HEIGHT measured on the center : 53 cm; 21 in
NOTES
The pattern is worked from right point to left point in two halves during which the stitches are increased at the end of RS rows (INCREASING HALF) and then decreased at the end of RS rows (DECREASING HALF).
SPECIAL THANKS to @handmade_by_anette for suggesting the name "Zigging the Zag" 😉
YOU LIKE TO KNIT CHEVRONS? WE HAVE GATHERED MORE THAN FIFTY SHAWLS & WRAPS INCLUDING CHEVRONS IN A PINTEREST BOARD: COME AND SEE!!
