SCHMETTERLING Shawl (English)

This pattern is in English.

SCHMETTERLING shawl (German for butterfly) is a silky, soft and extraordinary accessory with a lot of knitting fun. It is knitted with two yarn weights and textures, one Fingering (non-hairy) and one Lace Mohair (hairy). The combination of the yarns makes the design light and airy. The pattern is inspired by velvet and playful butterfly wings. The design was also influenced by silk fabric and yarns.

The shawl has an asymmetrical triangular shape and it is knitted flat from one corner to the opposite edge. The stitch pattern is made of a Stockinette and Weave Stitch stripes combination. The width of the stripes is varying through the pattern and creates an interesting look. The shape is created with stitch increases. The edge stitches are knitted in Garter and Slipped Stitch.

Hand dyed yarns are recommended for this design to underline a soft color flow of the idea behind the design.

The pattern contains a step by step description, a schematic and knitting tutorials (photo and text).

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE
one size - 196 cm / 77’’ wingspan and 91 cm / 36’’ depth

YARN
724 m / 792 yds of a Fingering weight yarn
and
264 m / 288 yds of a Silk Mohair Lace weight yarn
Please note, both yarns are used for knitting the shawl.

SUGGESTED YARN
2 skeins or 200 g of Merino Singles (100 g = 366 m / 400 yds, 100% merino) by La Bien Aimée in color Quartz fumé
and
1 skein or 50 g of Mohair Silk (50 g = 500 m / 546 yds,
70% mohair, 30% silk) by La Bien Aimée in color Sansa
Please note, both yarns are used for knitting the shawl.

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles with a 100 cm / 40’’ cord or a needle size to achieve the gauge below
optional: 4.0 mm (US 6) needle for bind off

GAUGE (after wet blocking)
21 stitches x 28 rows in Stockinette Stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4 x 4’’

TOOLS
1 stitch marker

This pattern is digitally available as a PDF file. The yarn and knitting needles are not included in the product content.

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