Log Cabin Kerchief by Cate Carter-Evans

Log Cabin Kerchief

Knitting
January 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
600 - 650 yards (549 - 594 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern is provided for free courtesy of Infinite Twist.

With long, sweeping lines that intersect in a bold central motif, this unusual small shawl’s best feature is the opportunity it provides to play with color.

This unique construction, inspired by quilting, starts with a central triangle worked side to side. You then pick up and knit stitches along the sides of the triangle, and build the shawl outwards in the same way that a quilter adds sequential strips of fabric to make a log cabin quilt block.

Choose a subtle gradient, pops of bright color, or bust your stash – this shawl works well with solids, semi-solid, and variegated yarns – perfect for using up sock yarn leftovers, too!

About this Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Skills Needed: Basic knitting skills, plus increases (kfb), and picking up stitches.
Finished Size: Wingspan - 55 inches / 140 cm, Depth at center: 14 inches / 35 cm
Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix, 200 yds MC, 100 yards CC7, 50 yards each CC1 – CC6. Shown in Down Cellar Studio custom gradient (CC1 – CC6), Turquoise (CC7), and Graphite (MC).
Needles: Three (3) U.S. size 5 / 3.75 mm circulars, 32 inch / 80 cm long, or any size yielding correct gauge (two needles and a stitch holder or waste yarn will also work).
Gauge (before blocking):
18.5 sts over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Notions: 12 stitch markers, yarn needle.