Banbridge Shawl by Brenda Brayfield

Banbridge Shawl

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
130 - 400 yards (119 - 366 m)
Custom Sizes
English
This pattern is available for C$8.00 CAD buy it now

Banbridge is the third shawl in the Petite Possibilities Shawl Collection. It is knit sideways, from tip-to-tip, in an all-over slipstitch pattern. The textured pattern resembles a brick wall, with each row of stitches offset from the ones above and below, similar to the way bricks are laid in a wall.

There are two shapes to choose from - a shallow crescent or a symmetric triangle.

Banbridge is easily customizable to your desired size, and the amount of yarn you have available. You can make a one-skein shawl, a small shawlette, a narrow scarf, or a headwrap.

Size options and detailed instructions can be found in a separate PDF titled Banbridge Possibilities.

Designed for fingering weight yarn, Banbridge will be equally pretty in a Sport or DK yarn. Several test knitters chose this option.

The pattern includes row-by-row instructions with stitch counts for every row, and handy tables to help you keep track of your progress.

As a fun bonus you will also receive the Banbridge Cuff pattern. The cuff is an attractive, finishing touch to your lovely shawl.

TIPS AND TRICKS is a separate 4-page PDF. It contains extra information on all the key details of the shawl. As an experienced knitting instructor, I love to share helpful tips, and offer lots of advice!

SKILL LEVEL - Well within the capabilities of an adventurous beginner, but interesting enough for an experienced knitter to enjoy.

Heartfelt thanks to my enthusiastic, dedicated team of test knitters. Your commitment of time, your expertise, and valuable feedback are greatly appreciated. Please go to Projects to admire their beautiful scarves and shawls.

Special thanks to Jaedyn and Tara of Midnight Cravings Yarn Company, SK, Canada, for your amazingly beautiful yarn. Your inspiring colours are truly wonderful and the yarn is a pleasure to knit. Every stitch is a joy!

Featured shawls are knit with Midknit Cravings Light Sock Yarn.
Shawl 1: My Two Cents 8”/20 cm x 66”/176 cm (424 yd/388 m)
Shawl 2: Kelp Forest 6.5”/17 cm x 57”/145 cm (306 yd/280 m)
Shawl 3: Harvest 5.5”/14 cm x 47”/120 cm (223 yd/204 m)
Shawl 4: Parasol 4”/10 cm x 37”/94 cm (132 yd/121 m)
Shawl 5: Saltwater Pearl 9”/23 cm x 68”/173 cm (430 yd/394 m)
Shawl 6: Smoke and Mirrors 6.5”/17 cm x 50”/127 cm (241 yd x 221 m)

You will receive 4 PDF files
BANBRIDGE SHAWL (Shawl 5) - 8 pages
BANBRIDGE POSSIBILITIES (Shawls 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6) - 4 pages
BANBRIDGE CUFF - 3 pages
BANBRIDGE TIPS AND TRICKS - 4 pages