Shila
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Shila is a top-down, contemporary triangular shawl filled with lots of squishy garter stitch, fun striping and a swath of modern geometric lace—all in a sporty design which allows your favorite tonal and variegated hand-dyed yarn to take center stage, while also being quick and easy to knit.
You may notice that that yarn overs used in the diagonal lace border are very neat and crisp-looking. This is due to a wonderful technique used by Arctic knitters. When creating their beautiful geometric lace designs, they always twist the knit stitches which fall directly over the previous right-side row's yarn overs. I love this technique, and so I named the shawl Shila, an Inuit name meaning flame, to acknowledge the Arctic influence of the design.
Shila would be an excellent choice for a first-lace pattern for newbie lace knitters, as the diagonal lace of the border is very easy to memorize. To further help newer knitters, the pattern includes detailed information about how to work the edges when switching the yarn colors.
The pattern size was chosen because I find it to be a perfect size to wear as either a scarf or an off-the-shoulder accessory. Directions for a larger shawl are included, or you may use heavier yarn worked at the pattern-size instructions to yield a larger size.
The Shila 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 24” (152 x 61 cm), one larger size available, further adjustable by changing yarn weight
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 540-580 yds (494-530 m) of fingering weight in two different colors—Color A uses about 345 yds (315 m) and Color B uses about 215 yds (197 m)
YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh Sock; 100% Merino; Moonstone (Color A) and Earl Gray (Color B) – light-colored shawl
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 32" (80 mm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
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.
You may notice that that yarn overs used in the diagonal lace border are very neat and crisp-looking. This is due to a wonderful technique used by Arctic knitters. When creating their beautiful geometric lace designs, they always twist the knit stitches which fall directly over the previous right-side row's yarn overs. I love this technique, and so I named the shawl Shila, an Inuit name meaning flame, to acknowledge the Arctic influence of the design.
Shila would be an excellent choice for a first-lace pattern for newbie lace knitters, as the diagonal lace of the border is very easy to memorize. To further help newer knitters, the pattern includes detailed information about how to work the edges when switching the yarn colors.
The pattern size was chosen because I find it to be a perfect size to wear as either a scarf or an off-the-shoulder accessory. Directions for a larger shawl are included, or you may use heavier yarn worked at the pattern-size instructions to yield a larger size.
The Shila 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 24” (152 x 61 cm), one larger size available, further adjustable by changing yarn weight
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 540-580 yds (494-530 m) of fingering weight in two different colors—Color A uses about 345 yds (315 m) and Color B uses about 215 yds (197 m)
YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh Sock; 100% Merino; Moonstone (Color A) and Earl Gray (Color B) – light-colored shawl
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 32" (80 mm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
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.
