Lanelands Shawl Construction
The Lanelands Shawl is knit from end to end, starting with the contrasting lace and cable bands which are worked using the intarsia technique. As the bands progress and the full pattern is established, the bands split to reveal the 2-colour garter stitch centre panel. From this point and until the bands join again, the shawl is worked in sets of 4 short rows. 2 rows are worked across the lace band and garter stitch panel and then 2 more rows are worked on the lace band only.
Once the 4 short rows have been worked on one side, the stitches are then slid from one end of the circular needle to the other and 4 short rows are worked on the other side in the contrasting colour.
When the full width of the shawl has been reached, additional short rows are worked at the centre front to allow the lace band to navigate the curve of the shawl. The garter panel stitches are then decreased until the bands meet again. Finally, the shawl is finished as it started, using intarsia until all stitches have been decreased.
Sizing and Schematic
A. Depth at the widest point = 28.5 inches (72.5 centimetres)
B. Total Length (untied) = 118.5 inches (301 centimetres)
Lanelands Shawl Yarn Requirements
The sample shawl was knit in John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues 4ply in the colourways ‘Silver Birch’ and ‘Loganberry’. This is a 4ply yarn of 33% Blue Faced Leicester, 33% Falklands Merino and 33% Devon farmed Zwartbles, 400m (437yds) per 100g.
Most yarns with a similar specification should work. Just remember that if you are substituting, yarns vary greatly so please swatch to not only check gauge but also to make sure that you are happy with the fabric properties.
Required meterage (yardage)*
Colour 1: 800m / 874yds.
Colour 2: 800m / 874yds.
This equates to 2 100g skeins of John Abon Textiles Harvest Hues 4ply in each colour (4 skeins in total)
*The stated meterage (yardage) is the estimated quantity needed to create both the shawl and swatch using the yarns specified. Figures should be used as a guide only.
Gauge
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4×4” (10x10cm) in garter stitch using 3.5mm (US size 4) needles OR size needed to obtain gauge, after blocking.
Needles
One 3.5mm (US size 4) circular needle OR size needed to obtain gauge. 30” (75cm) in length recommended.
Notions
2 stitch markers.
2 cable needles.
Required Techniques for the Lanelands Shawl
Intarsia.
Cable and lace knitting.
Short rows.
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