INSPIRATION

The rugged elegance of this shawl makes me think of the silence of the woods on a cold winter’s night. The sharp knife of the wind may chill you to the bone, but this cozy piece wrapped around your shoulders will envelop you with warmth and comfort. Knit flat from the top down, this generous triangle shawl is the perfect accesory for your cold-weather adventures! It’s also a lot of fun to make as there are Latvian braids, garter stitch, and stranded colorwork sections to keep things interesting!

YARN

This yarn -- Techno by Blue Sky Fibers -- was one of the very first to catch my eye when I started working at Stars Hollow Yarns. It’s a super soft blend of baby alpaca, silk, and fine merino; so it’s very light and airy despite being categorized as bulky weight. If I had to choose one word to describe working with it, I would say “luxurious.” It works up quickly as well! You can use the store locator on the Blue Sky Fibers website to see if your local yarn shop carries it. There are several places you can buy it online as well, one of which is Webs Yarn.

MATERIALS

• Approximately 700 yards (640 m) of a light bulky weight (5) yarn in Color A, 210 yards (192 m) of the same yarn in Color B, and 160 yards (146 m) of the same yarn in Color C. For the sample shown, I used 6 skeins of Blue Sky Fibers Techno in “Rogue” for Color A, 2 skeins of “Club Grey” for Color B, and 2 skeins of “Metro Silver” for Color C.

• US size 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles with a 40” (100 cm) cord.

• 4 stitch markers (I recommend fixed ones for this project)

• Common notions, such as scissors, measuring tape, tapestry needle, etc.

MEASUREMENTS

Approx 96” (244 cm) wide and 40” (102 cm) deep at its deepest point, after blocking.

GAUGE

11.5 sts x 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking. See the “Finishing” section for blocking details, as you want to block your swatch the same way you do the actual shawl.

DISCLAIMER

You are more than welcome to sell anything you make using this pattern; I just ask that you credit me as the designer. You may not claim this pattern as your own, and you may not sell or distribute its contents in any form. If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at thechesapeakeneedle@gmail.com.

SHARING

I hope you enjoy this knitting pattern! Also, I’d love to see your work! Tag me in your photos on Instagram using @thechesapeakeneedle, #thechesapeakeneedle, and #WinterWoodsShawl so that I can find you easily! I just might share your photos on my page. See you there!