This cute little shawlette and cowl set features a combination of cables inspired by an heirloom piece knit by my Korean grandmother, aka “Halmoni”. The thin squiggly cables, typically found in Korean or other Asian patterns, give a slightly more elegant look without taking away any of the coziness.

The patterns are gauge-less and are designed to be one-skein wonders. Each one uses up the entirety of one of those random lonely skeins you have laying around, ranging from fingering to worsted weight. Thanks to a clever construction and some basic maths, you will make the most out of your precious single skeins, without any heavy thinking or worrying that you might run out of yarn before the end!

To see different versions of the pattern knit in various yarns, sizes, fibers and colors, you can check out the testers version under the “Project” tab or the #HalmoniShawlette and #HalmoniCowl on instagram.

Upon purchase of this pattern, you will receive both the Shawlette and the Cowl designs.

During the first week of the release (until the 3rd of December 2024), 100% of the proceeds of the pattern sale will be split in half and donated to 2 very small and local to me organizations:
https://www.arpa-romand.ch/: an organization financially helping the families of blind children. They can give out money without any complicated or lengthy administrative barriers, allowing immediate support when it’s needed, for example when a child needs an attendant for a school trip with a short notice. They can also lend money rapidly when there is too much delay for the federal supports: for example when a child needs some special equipment for studying, the federal support can take months of administrative back and forth before finally giving the money needed, in this case the Arpa organization can immediately lend the amount needed and wait a few months before getting reimbursed.
https://kumea.ch/: an organization saving all kind of small stray animals, but especially cats. They don’t have a shelter and work with families who will host the animals until they can be released or adopted. They are located close to me and have saved more than 200 cats in 2023.

SHAWLETTE PATTERN INFOS
Sizes
1 (2, 3)

Finished measurements
Dimensions of the finished shawlette for all sizes: approx. 100-115 cm / 40-46” long and 26-30 cm / 10½-12” deep.

Yarn used in samples
Beige sample: Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura in colorway Bouleau (100% NSW merino wool, 3 ply, 250 meters / 273 yards per 100g)

Dark grey sample: Skadi by Hey Mama Wolf in colorway 03 (100% NSW merino wool, 3 ply, 200 meters / 219 yards per 100g)

Green and purple sample: Méara by Olann (discontinued brand) in Garden (100% NSW wool, 2 ply, 400 meters / 437 yards per 100g)

Samples infos
Beige sample: 101g, 115 by 26 cm / 46 by 10½“, 23 sts by 23 rows with 4.5 mm / US 7 needles.
Dark grey sample: 110g, 100 by 24 cm / 40 by 9½“, 24 sts by 26 rows with 4.5 mm / US 7 needles.
Green and purple sample: 100g, 105 by 28 cm / 42 by 11¼”, 32 sts by 39 rows with 3.5 mm / US 4 needles.

Gauge range
Size 1: approx. 23 sts by 23 rows
Size 2: between 26 sts by 28 rows and 31 sts by 38 rows
Size 3: approx. 34 sts by 44 rows
All in cabled pattern knit flat, blocked, and measured over 10x10 cm / 4x4“. Note that the gauge in the cable pattern is smaller than the usual stockinette gauge for any given yarn.

COWL PATTERN INFOS
Sizes
1 (2)

Finished measurements
Circumference at the widest point: 50 (60) cm / 20 (24)”
Total height: approx. 47 to 61 cm / 18¾ to 24½“
Height of the tubular section: 17 to 27 cm / 6¾ to 10¾“

Yarn used in samples
Lavender sample: Berry Rambouillet by Woolberry Fiber Co in colorway Frost (100% NSW rambouillet wool, 2 ply, 183 meters / 200 yards per 100g)

Blue sample: Earthy Sock by Explorer Knits & Fibers in Nightfall (100% NSW merino wool, 2 ply, 400 meters / 437 yards per 100g)

Samples infos
Lavender sample: 110g. Circumference: 50 cm / 20”. Gauge: 23 sts by 25 rows with 4 mm / US 6 needles.
Blue sample: 110g. Circumference: 56 cm / 22½”. Gauge: 33 sts by 45 rows with 3 mm / US 2.5 needles.

Gauge range
Size 1: between 23 sts by 24 rows and 28 sts by 34 rows
Size 2: between 29 sts by 35 rows and 34 sts by 46 rows
All in cabled pattern knit flat, blocked, and measured over 10x10 cm / 4x4“. Note that the gauge in the cable pattern is smaller than the usual stockinette gauge for any given yarn.

SHAWLETTE + COWL INFOS
Yarn requirements
The accessories are designed to use 1 single 100g skein of any yarn weight between Fingering to Worsted weight. This is not including a buffer for swatching purposes, since you don’t necessarily need to knit a separate swatch for it to work out.

Needles and notions
Main needles: Use the needle size best suited for the yarn you have selected and creating a fabric you enjoy. Use a circular needle.

Notions: measuring scale, scissors, darning needle, waste yarn/stitch holders to put stitches on hold, optional: stitch markers

Techniques used

• Knitting flat, and in the round for the cowl
• Reading charts flat,and in the round for the cowl
• Cabling without a cable needle (video tutorial included)
• Decreasing/increasing
• Reading the knitting (identifying knits and purls, keeping track of the progress in charts)
• I-cord edging
• Judy’s magic cast on
• Grafting i-cords
• Picking up stitches (only for the cowl)