The Semita Shawl takes it’s name from the Latin word for path. It is
a triangular, stranded color work shawl, knit circularly with a unique
Spiral Steek that will orient the motifs on the diagonal in the finished
shawl. As the shawl grows the steek path will spiral around and you
can explore zigging and zagging through shadow and light.
Instructions are included for improvising the motif- the zig zags are not charted. Tips for color selection are included. The small sample pictured uses two shades of Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift- Ginger and Eesit. The large sample used five shades of gold for the background and ten shades of purple for the pattern. Shades are listed on the pattern.
The Shawl is shaped with two increases every other row. Two methods of cutting open the steek and finishing the edge are included. The finished shawl is scalene triangle. Directions fortwo sizes are included.
The shawl begins with 10 stitches on double point needles. The first
few rows are a bit fiddly, but after just a few increase rows the stitches
can be redistributed to make it much easier to handle. At 70 stitches
the shawl can be transferred to a 16-inch circular needle. By this time
you’ll be familiar with the pattern as set and how the steek shifts and
your shawl will become a relaxing knit-- perfect for color exploration.

Recommended Yarn- non-superwash fingering weight
Small-Approximately 175 grams
Large- Approximately 500 grams

Finished Dimensions
Small- 60inches/152cm at the neck
edge and 21inches/53cm deep
Large-104inches/264cm at the
neck edge and 34nches/86cm deep.

It will be helpful to be familiar with the following skills-
-Stranded color work
-Maintaining Yarn Dominance consistently throughout the piece
-Knitting a small circumference in the round. Instructions list stitch
counts applying to the use of double pointed needles but please feel
free to use your preferred method.
-American Single Crochet/ British Double Crochet
-Chain Stitch Embroidery