Welkin Shawl in Fonty Tartan 3 by Rachel Brockman

Welkin Shawl in Fonty Tartan 3

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1071 yards (979 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Designed by Rachel Brockman

Welkin is a shawl inspired by lofty clouds floating across the beautiful blue sky while a gentle breeze brushes your shoulders on pleasant Spring days. Knit in Fonty Tartan 3, this lightweight accessory is soft and wearable year-round.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan (along bottom edge): 84”
Depth at Center: 27”

MATERIALS
Fonty Tartan 3 (100% superwash fine wool; 50g/153yds)
• 2015 (A) – 4 balls
• 2031 (B) - 3 balls
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 40” circular (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook (or similar size)

GAUGE
16 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This crescent-shaped shawl is knit flat from the top down. Two increases are worked on every row (right side and wrong side). The shawl is finished with a crochet picot trim.