Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting

By Laura Zukaite

"A bargain." — MyCentralJersey.com

Knitters of all skill levels will rejoice in this colorful collection of 15 original shawl patterns. These stylish, versatile designs will complement any outfit, formal or casual, while offering the warmth and comfort of a cloak. Perfect for any season, the patterns include varying yarn weights and textures that provide the pleasures of year-round knitting. Their unique designs, rendered in bold colors as well as in neutral shades, offer a rich assortment of knitting choices.
Author Laura Zukaite was inspired in the creation of these shawls by the vibrant handicraft traditions she observed during her South American travels. Beautiful full-color photographs illustrate the patterns, which feature herringbone and cable stitches, ruffles, stripes, geometrics, and other eye-catching motifs in an array of gorgeous, hand-dyed yarns. The diversity and abundance of designs guarantee that this book is one that knitters will turn to time and time again for an inspiring range of patterns.

"Great book with lots of beautiful shawl patterns! 5 stars!" — Wall-to-Wall Books

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Release date: Feb 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9780486828855

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CREDITS

Photoshoot directed by Laura Zukaite

Photography by Marc Hall

Styling by Joanna Radow

Hair & Makeup by Mikaila Hutchens

Models: Erica Foulkes and Vika Radchenko

Copyright

Copyright © 2018 by Laura Zukaite

All rights reserved.

Bibliographical Note

Inspired Shawls is a new work,

first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2018.

International Standard Book Number

ISBN-13: 978-0-486-81851-1

ISBN-10: 0-486-81851-9

Manufactured in the United States by LSC Communications

81851901 2018

www.doverpublications.com

Contents

CARTAGENA SHAWL

NAZCA SHAWL

CUZCO SHAWL

AMAZONAS SHAWL

LA PAZ SHAWL

PUNO SHAWL

PALM LEAF SHAWL

IPANEMA SHAWL

SALENTO SHAWL

GEO AZTEC SHAWL

COPACABANA SHAWL

SANTA MARTA SHAWL

INCA SHAWL

HIGHLAND SHAWL

MAYAN SHAWL

ABBREVIATIONS

NEEDLE CONVERSION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The Patterns

CARTAGENA

Shawl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

20in/52cm wide and 70in/178cm long

MATERIALS

• Artyarns™ Ensemble 4 1.76oz/50g; 200yds/183m (60% kid mohair, 40% silk)—4 skeins Natural (A)

• Artyarns™ Silk Mohair .88oz/25g; 312yds/285m (60% kid mohair, 40% silk)—3 skeins Natural (B)

• One pair US 8 (5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Cable needle

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

16 sts and 24 rows = 4in/10cm in Lace

Herringbone Pattern.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

20 sts and 22 rows = 4in/10cm in Garter st

using A and B held together.

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Tw3B: Twist 3 sts to the back—Sl1 st onto cable needle (this will be the sl st from the prev row) and hold in back of work, k2, k1 from cable needle.

Tw3F: Twist 3 sts to the front—Sl2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front of work, k1 (this will be the sl st from the prev row), k2 from cable needle.

K1 w/double wrap: Insert the RHN into the st as if to knit, wrap the yarn around the needle twice and draw it through the st.

LACE HERRINGBONE PATTERN

Multiple of 12 sts + 9

Setup Row (WS): Using A and B held together, knit.

Row 1 (RS): Using A and B held together, k1, *k1 w/double wrap, k5 to last 2 sts; rep from *, k1 w/double wrap, k1.

Row 2: Using B only, p1, * sl1 wyif, dropping the extra wrap, p5; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1 wyif, p1.

Rows 3, 5 & 7: Using B only, k1, * sl1 wyib, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1 wyib, k1.

Rows 4 & 6: Using B only, p1, *sl1 wyif, p5; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1 wyib, p1.

Row 8: Using A and B held together, k1, *Tw3B, k1, Tw3F, k5; rep from *, ending last rep with k1 rather than k5.

Rep these 8 rows for pattern.

SHAWL

Using A and B held together and US 8 needles CO 87 sts. Work in Garter st for 2in/5cm.

Set up for pattern as follows:

Next Row: Using A and B held together, k9, pm, work in Lace Herringbone Pattern to last 9 sts, pm, using A and B held together, k9.

Next Row: Using A and B held together, k9; sm, using B only, work in Lace Herringbone Pattern to next marker, sm; join a new strand of A, and with A and B held together, k9.

Working sts outside of markers in Garter st with A and B held together, work Lace Herringbone Pattern as established bet markers until entire piece measures 68in/173cm (or desired length), finishing with Row 8 of the Lace Herringbone Pattern.

Using A and B held together, work in Garter st for 2in/5cm. BO all sts.

FINISHING

Block the piece. Weave in the ends.

NAZCA

Shawl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

38in/96.5cm wide and 17in/44cm long

MATERIALS

• Artyarns™ Beaded Silk .88oz/25g, 110yds/100.5m (100% silk with glass beads)—4 skeins color #603 w/ silver beads (A)

• Artyarns™ Silk Mohair .88oz/25g, 312yds/285m (60% kid mohair, 40% silk)—2 skeins color #206 (B)

• One US 6 (4mm) circular needle, 36in/80cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

20 sts and 24 rows = 4in/10cm using B in St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

SHAWL

Using A and B held together, CO 339 sts. Working back and forth on circular needle,