Indian Summer is a classic triangular shawl, knit from the top down, that combines texture in a linear fashion, reminiscent of traditional woven fabric designs. This shawl is a very relaxing knit, and produces a classic and versatile garment, which is also very comfortable to wear.

This shawl was designed to make the most of 3 skeins of DK weight yarn. The gauge is relaxed, so it makes for good TV/travel knitting. The ‘mini-cable’ in the transition band, between the body of the shawl and the ruffle, does not require the use of a cable needle. The ruffle was designed in a way that allows the overall size of the shawl to be maximized, due to the carefully balanced number of stitches increased for the ruffle.

This is an ideal pattern for all knitters, from experienced to beginner/intermediate, as all steps, including the garter tab cast on, types of increases, and an overview of triangular shawls, are included. Also included are row by row instructions with stitch counts, as well as a clear chart, for those who would like to follow along row by row. The ruffle is also clearly explained, and even the yardage needed for the bind off is given, to allow for relaxing, stress free knitting!

Materials: 3 skeins of Madelinetosh DK (samples were knit in Court and Spark and Amber Trinket)

Needles: US 7 - 32”
US 6 - 40”
US 7 - 40” or 47”

Gauge: 17st/4” with US7 needle in stockinette stitch

Finished Size: 59” wide x 26” deep, gently blocked

Correction (pattern updated 4/25/16 as V2): Rows 53, 79, and 105 were accidentally omitted. Please include these rows in the 2nd stockinette band, after rows 52, 78, and 104. They should all be purl rows.

An additional word about the ‘Right Twists’… Shown in the photos below using green yarn… Pix 1: The first RT and purl stitch are done (they’re the first 3 stitches on the right needle). Knit two stitches together, as if to K2T. Pix 2: Bring yarn through to front, similar as when K2T. However, do not slide off the needle. Pix 3: Now carefully enter right needle into the stitch on the right, and Pix 4: wrap yarn around right hand needle knitting into that stitch. Pix 5 and 6: Carefully slide both stitches off the needle. The stitch to the left will look loose, but you can tighten up the tension on the next stitch, which is a P1, as well as when you work across the back of the shawl, purling the knit stitches, and knitting the purl stitch. Pix 7 and 8: Show how the first few rows will look. The twists become more apparent with each row knit, and by keeping the tension fairly firm between the twists and purl stitches.