Lapwing Shawl

The Lapwing shawl has been given a bit of TLC and it’s been through tech editing and test knitting again. ⁠ There’s a couple of new additions to the pattern.

There’s a new sample with yarn details and quantities. The original was in DK and I’ve made a 4ply version using two different yarns (so you can see it as a large shawl).
Now includes charts.
Modification ideas such as using two colours, beads, different weight yarns etc. ⁠

The Lapwing shawl is a simple biased shape that can be worked with any weight and amount of yarn. The main body of the shawl is quite simple, so very easy to memorise and just keep knitting until you run out of yarn.

There is optional details on how to bead the shawl – this is done with the crochet hook method and for the sample size, then approx 70 size 6 beads would be needed. The amount of beads will vary if you change the size of the shawl.

YARN

The original sample is worked using a DK yarn but since the pattern is worked on the bias it can be made with different amounts of yarn. There are suggestions within the pattern for changing the needle size for different weights.

The gradient blue/pink Amitola sample shawl is 70” 176cm from tip to tip and 18” 47cm deep but the size is adjustable.

The pink sample is in Rialto 4ply.

GAUGE

Designed for any gauge

Sample gauge – 16 stitches and 27 rows = 10 cm [4″] in Garter stitch

Needle size used in sample – US 9 – 5.5 mm

SIZING

Sizes available – Adjustable – Gradient blue/pink sample size 70″ [176cm] from tip to tip and 18″ [47cm] deep

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

Skill levels can be quite a personal choice. Some find techniques easier than others. Below is a list of all the techniques in the pattern, so you can make that choice for yourself.