Named after a now uninhabited island off the coast of Sligo that I can see on clear days when walking on the beach, INISHMURRAY is a symmetrical triangular shawl knitted top down. I wanted to treat myself to a fairly traditional looking shawl that is quite simple yet fun and engaging to knit. I find that a traditional triangular shawl is probably the most versatile shape for everyday wear, whether it is used as a cozy wrap on chilly spring or autumn morning, lap blanket in front of the fire or a scarf on cold and windy winter walks.
LANGUAGE: English
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The shawl is started with a garter tab cast on and then it proceeds with even increases along the center spine and the sides to create its shape. It features sections of very simple lace and garter stitch stripes and is finished with a garter stitch scalloped border.
This pattern has an additional file that contains only charts.
YARN:
Sample 1: Linnen 4 ply from Woollentwine Fiber Co (75% BFL, 25% unbleached linen), 100 g – 350 meters / 383 yards
MC – Almond, CC – Cedar
Sample 2: Handspun 2-ply heavy sport / DK weight. 100 g – approx. 250 meters / 275 yards.
MC – Romney fiber from Purewol, CC – Shetland fiber from Wingham WoolWork
YARN SUBSTITUTIONS:
Fingering / Sport weight yarn to achieve gauge. This pattern, however, will work with pretty much any yarn weight from fingering to worsted
YARDAGE:
MC: 590 meters / 645 yards
CC: 350 meters / 383 yards
Please note that your yarn consumption will depend on your yarn choice, gauge, the size of your finished shawl and any other alterations you might make to the pattern
GAUGE:
15 sts / 22 rows per 10 cm / 4 inches in Section 1 pattern flat after washing and blocking
Gauge is not crucial for this pattern however, please note, that if your gauge differs a lot, it will affect your yarn consumption and final size of the shawl
NEEDLES:
4 mm (US 6) circular needles 80-120 cm
Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge
NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, 2 stitch markers, row counter, scissors
TECHNIQUES USED:
garter tab cast on
knit / purl
yarn over
variety of knit decreases (1 and 2 st decreases)
slipped sts / elongated sts (explained in the pattern)
German short rows (explained in the pattern)
bind off knitwise
