Polar Express Shawl | Knitting pattern and Optional kits

Here is one of our magnificent 2024 Advent Calendar patterns by Louise Robert, the Polar Express Shawl. It is now available for everyone to enjoy, and we've also created a version featuring fewer colors!

This pattern, which I have called "Polar Express," is inspired by its composition and colors that remind me of the charm of winter and the magic of the holidays. With its vibrant stripes and asymmetrical layout, this shawl evokes a train journey through snowy landscapes. I hope this pattern inspires you to create a shawl filled with beautiful and happy memories. - Louise Robert

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDE

• The Polar Express Shawl knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - SUPER SOCK [75% merino wool sw, 25% nylon; 400 m per 100 g] - shown in

KIT 1 (ORIGINAL VERSION)

• • A - 50g in Phantom Shadow
  • B - 50g in Charlie
  • C - 50g in Botticelli
  • D - 50g in Van Gogh
  • E - 50g in Loch
  • F - 50g in York

KIT 2 (LESS COLOR VERSION)

• • A & E - 100g total in Veronese
  • B & F - 100g total in Agathe Moss
  • C - 50g in Joconde
  • D - 50g in Gauguin
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - KID SILK [75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 210m per 25g] - shown in

KIT 1 (ORIGINAL VERSION)

• • G - 25g in Nature

KIT 2 (LESS COLOR VERSION)

• • G - 25g in Mille-fleurs

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL

• Circular needles 3.75 mm (US 5) - cable lenght of at least 100cm (40'') - or the size required to obtain the gauge.
  
• Tapestry needle
  

SIZE - ONE SIZE

(measured at its widest and deepest point) - WIDTH = 150 cm (59") x HEIGHT = 64 cm (25")

GAUGE

25 stitches x 36 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch before blocking.

NOTE

This shawl is worked diagonally, with increases at the beginning of all RS rows and the end of all WS rows. An increase is also added every 4 rows on the RS to accentuate its asymmetric shape. When working the striped sections, cutting the yarn between each color change is unnecessary: simply leave the unused yarn hanging at the end of the row so it's ready to use two rows up. On the mosaïc band and the lace band, C is knit alone while D & G are held together. Both stitch patterns (mosaic and lace band) are available in written instructions and as a chart at the end of the pattern.

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)