Traverse Shawl
Beginning with alternating sections of garter stitch and textured rib stitch, before ending with a contrasting zigzag panel; the Traverse Shawl is a relaxing project consisting mainly of knit and purl stitches. This shawl is knit from the top down in DK weight yarn, making it a surprisingly quick to knit project, which results in a cosy shawl perfect for cooler days.
Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 60” / 152 cm
Centre point depth: 20” / 51.5 cm
The sample is shown on Lucinda, who is 5'3" / 160cm tall.
Yarn
Main colour: DK weight yarn (265 grams / 580 yards / 530 metres)
Contrast colour: DK weight yarn (90 grams / 197 yards / 180 metres)
Suggested Yarn
Main colour: 3 skeins of Beehive Yarns Dolly, colour ‘Sandy Shore’ (100% SW Extra Fine Merino) - 115 grams / 252 yards / 230 metres per skein.
Contrast colour: 1 skein of Beehive Yarns Dolly, colour ‘Damask’ (100% SW Extra Fine Merino) - 115 grams / 252 yards / 230 metres per skein.
Needles
5mm - 40 inch / 100 cm circular (use the needle size needed to achieve gauge).
Notions
- Row counter
- 2 stitch markers
Gauge
18 sts & 40 rows in a 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10 cm) square worked in garter stitch, blocked.
Techniques
- Knitting
- Purling
- Garter tab cast on
- Yarn overs
- Increasing (M1L and M1R)
- Elastic bind off
Learn More
Read my blog post for an in-depth look at the Traverse Shawl pattern.
