Octave
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Octave is an elegant and versatile small shawl that is knitted sideways in one piece. While the 8-row repeat worked throughout is easy to memorize and intuitive to knit, the sideways construction ensures that there is plenty of action to keep your interest as you work your way across the rows, including a wrap-around garter selvedge, decorative slipped stitches framing a garter stitch body, mesh lace border details and a pretty sawtooth edge.
Octave is appropriate for both newer knitters who are looking to try some simple lace that is not too daunting as well as experienced knitters looking for a relaxing, stress-free knit that works up quickly. And it's the perfect pattern to use for that one special skein of fingering or sock weight yarn you’ve been saving for just the right project.
The size is easily adjustable to your available yardage—from a shawlette to a full-sized shawl. Detailed instructions explain how to use a scale to weigh your yarn when using limited quantities to ensure that you don’t run out. Note that the yardage range and dimensions quoted below refer to a shawl worked at 28 repeats of Chart 2. The yellow sample shawl pictured was worked at this size, whereas the magenta sample shawl was worked at the 30X size and the teal shawl was worked at the 35X size.
The Octave pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
FINISHED SIZE
60 x 14” (152 x 36 cm) for 28X pattern size, adjustable
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 400-450 yds (366-411 m) for the 28X size. Yardage for other sizes will vary depending on how many repeats of Chart 2 are worked.
YARN
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann; 85% SW Merino,15% nylon; A Lil’ Bubbly (yellow) and Confused Clamor (magenta) colorways
Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk Fingering; 80% SW Merino, 20% silk; Fireburst (teal) colorway
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
2 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle, digital gram scale (optional)
GAUGE
4.5 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) garter stitch, blocked. Note that gauge is not critical but will affect the finished size and yardage requirements.
DELIVERY FORMAT
This product is a downloadable PDF of the instructions to make this design, not the item itself. Upon completed purchase, you will be able to download the pattern immediately from the payment window. You will also receive an email with a download link. Please see the FAQ for more details.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
This original pattern is intended for the purchaser’s personal use only. Copying and then distributing or sharing the pattern in whole or part including text, charts or photographs is prohibited without my written consent. All rights reserved.
Octave is appropriate for both newer knitters who are looking to try some simple lace that is not too daunting as well as experienced knitters looking for a relaxing, stress-free knit that works up quickly. And it's the perfect pattern to use for that one special skein of fingering or sock weight yarn you’ve been saving for just the right project.
The size is easily adjustable to your available yardage—from a shawlette to a full-sized shawl. Detailed instructions explain how to use a scale to weigh your yarn when using limited quantities to ensure that you don’t run out. Note that the yardage range and dimensions quoted below refer to a shawl worked at 28 repeats of Chart 2. The yellow sample shawl pictured was worked at this size, whereas the magenta sample shawl was worked at the 30X size and the teal shawl was worked at the 35X size.
The Octave pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts.
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
FINISHED SIZE
60 x 14” (152 x 36 cm) for 28X pattern size, adjustable
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 400-450 yds (366-411 m) for the 28X size. Yardage for other sizes will vary depending on how many repeats of Chart 2 are worked.
YARN
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann; 85% SW Merino,15% nylon; A Lil’ Bubbly (yellow) and Confused Clamor (magenta) colorways
Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk Fingering; 80% SW Merino, 20% silk; Fireburst (teal) colorway
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
2 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle, digital gram scale (optional)
GAUGE
4.5 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) garter stitch, blocked. Note that gauge is not critical but will affect the finished size and yardage requirements.
DELIVERY FORMAT
This product is a downloadable PDF of the instructions to make this design, not the item itself. Upon completed purchase, you will be able to download the pattern immediately from the payment window. You will also receive an email with a download link. Please see the FAQ for more details.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
This original pattern is intended for the purchaser’s personal use only. Copying and then distributing or sharing the pattern in whole or part including text, charts or photographs is prohibited without my written consent. All rights reserved.
