KNITTING PATTERN --Montebello Shawl - P221
I worked with just 2 complimentary colours, one quite dark and the other a light colour. I have worked the colour combination with different textures, a hint of simple Mosaic and a fairly simple Lacy pattern added to the mix.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
The different sections make it an interesting knit. No complicated techniques are used in this pattern, it is basically just super fun to knit. The Mosaic and the Lace section contain fully written instructions and charts so you can choose which you prefer to work from.
The finished shawl will make a great addition to your wardrobe and the shape is very easy to wear. Dress it up or down, casual or glamorous. One of my gorgeous models is a teenager, who absolutely loved this soft squishy shawl, just goes to show shawls are not only for adults. I had so much fun designing this shawl and hope you will enjoy knitting and wearing it as much as I did.
A huge thanks to the test knitters who worked on this shawl, their projects are fantastic, and certainly showcase the versatility of colours that could be used.
MEASUREMENTS
AFTER BLOCKING
Across top 180 cm [70 in]
Across bottom 104 cm [41 in]
From top to bottom 41 cm [16 in]
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Designed for DK weight yarn in 2 contrasting colours, one dark and one light.
MC - Drover and Classer yarn,
(Colour Paddock), 330 m (361 yds) per 95 g hank. This yarn is classed as a 5ply yarn however it works beautifully with Blackwattle Yarn. 180 g / 625 m / 685 yds.
CC - Blackwattle Yarn Blue Gum
8 ply (DK) a blend of 55% superwashed Blue Faced Leicester and 45% silk. (colour – Submarine)
212 m (231 yds) per 100 g.
130 g / 275 m /300 yds
NEEDLES REQUIRED
4 mm [US 6 : UK 8] needles
4.5 mm [US 7 : UK 7] needles
OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch marker
Stitch holder (or waste yarn)
Tapestry needle to sew in ends
TENSION
Is not critical for this shawl, however a different gauge will affect the finished size and also amount of yarn required for the project.
For my sample the gauge was: 18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) worked on 4 mm [US 6 : UK 8] needles in garter stitch after blocking.