Usonian
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Usonian is a contemporary striped shawl with a striking combination of textured and lace stitch patterns. The asymmetrical triangular shaping begins with just a few stitches that flow into striations of eyelets, garter bands, striped ribbing, twisted stitches on reverse stockinette and a woven ribbons lace border.
The name comes from the Usonian-style homes designed by my favorite architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, in the latter part of his long and illustrious career. I admire how these modest homes were designed with beautiful, clean horizontal and vertical lines while using non-painted, natural building materials such as wood, brick, concrete and stone, all of which resulted in a uniquely modern yet organic look. When I was designing this shawl, I wanted to capture the feel of Wright’s minimalist design aesthetic as reflected in his Usonian architecture.
Directions for a larger shawl are included, or you may use heavier yarn worked at the pattern-size instructions to yield a larger size. Also included are detailed blocking instructions.
The Usonian 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
61 x 27” (155 x 69 cm), one larger size available, otherwise adjustable by changing yarn weight
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 620-680 yards (567-621 m) of fingering weight yarn in two different colors—Color A uses about 360-410 yards (329-375 m) and Color B uses about 250-275 yards (229-251 m).
YARN
Knerd String 2-Ply MCN Sock; 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; So Foxy (Color A) and Tarnish (Color B)
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
Blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
4.75 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) stockinette stitch, blocked. 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.
The name comes from the Usonian-style homes designed by my favorite architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, in the latter part of his long and illustrious career. I admire how these modest homes were designed with beautiful, clean horizontal and vertical lines while using non-painted, natural building materials such as wood, brick, concrete and stone, all of which resulted in a uniquely modern yet organic look. When I was designing this shawl, I wanted to capture the feel of Wright’s minimalist design aesthetic as reflected in his Usonian architecture.
Directions for a larger shawl are included, or you may use heavier yarn worked at the pattern-size instructions to yield a larger size. Also included are detailed blocking instructions.
The Usonian 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
61 x 27” (155 x 69 cm), one larger size available, otherwise adjustable by changing yarn weight
YARN WEIGHT
Fingering
YARDAGE
Approximately 620-680 yards (567-621 m) of fingering weight yarn in two different colors—Color A uses about 360-410 yards (329-375 m) and Color B uses about 250-275 yards (229-251 m).
YARN
Knerd String 2-Ply MCN Sock; 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; So Foxy (Color A) and Tarnish (Color B)
NEEDLES
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) long
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight, double pointed or circular, for bind off
NOTIONS
Blocking supplies, tapestry needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
4.75 sts = 1” (2.5 cm) stockinette stitch, blocked. 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.
