Note: This pattern is knit, in part, using stranded garter. This will be a new technique for almost everyone. It is BEST knit using two-handed stranded. The pattern includes detailed instructions on how to knit the technique, but it requires previous knowledge of stranding with two-hands, for example, what is depicted in this video: https://youtu.be/bFA0wFYfvmM

It is possible to knit stranded garter one-handed as depicted in this video: https://youtu.be/28q-R9LhfqE however it requires picking up and dropping yarn strands which most will find frustrating.

The Bargello Shawl is powered by friendship! Bargello is a style of needlepoint embroidery that features bold geometric patterning. The geometric motif is inspired by a bargello design created by my friend Cora and the idea to design this piece came about after I first saw my friend Shobha of Serendipitous Wool Co.’s colorway “Moon Lake”.

The Bargello Shawl is a large asymmetrical shawl. The shawl is first knit using mosaic squares and then transitions to stranded garter (really) to achieve the over-sized geometric effect. The shawl is knit entirely using knit stitch and this pattern is designed to be a low-stress knit. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to both learn something new but knit-while-distracted (which if you are like me means binging TV).

The motif is both charted and written.

Recommended Skill Level
Advanced Beginner (with a willingness to learn a new skill in stranded garter).

Size
One-size

Finished Measurements
64” (163 cm) measured from CO to BO. 42” (107 cm) measured across BO edge. Blocked.

Yardage
Fingering weight yarn
MC: 900 yds (823 m)
CC: 450 yds (412 m)

Sample Yarn
Sample 1 (Blue w/multi-color):
MC: Serendipitous Wool Co. Vayu (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon), 462 yds (420 m)/100 g in Moon Lake
CC: Serendipitous Wool Co. Vayu (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon), 462 yds (420 m)/100 g in Octopus Garden

Sample 2 (Red/Black w/ Green-Blue):
MC1: Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle (80% Superwash Highland Woold, 20% Nylon), 357 yds (326 m)/100 g in Cobbler
MC2: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon), 462 yds (420 m)/100 g in Red Wing Blackbird
CC: Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye (80% Superwash Highland Woold, 20% Nylon), 357 yds (326 m)/100 g in Nymph

Needles
US 4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge
23 sts x 38 rows = 4”/10cm in garter, blocked.

Notions
scissors
tapestry needle.

Featured Techniques
Knitting flat
Two-handed stranded knitting
Stranded garter (explained in pattern)
Mosaic knitting
Slipped stitches
Increasing
Decreasing