Southwest-inspired garter stripes form the main texture of this shawl, punctuated with a pretty staggered rib.
We especially love the distinctive kite motif in the back!
And notice how nicely it hugs the shoulders, making it really easy to wear.
The construction is unique. Kiteback is worked from outer tip to widest point, then circling inward to the very center, then back out, decreasing to the far tip. |
Loose strands from the color changes make up the fringe, so there's nothing to weave in later. I used a fringe twister to finish my fringe off, but you can simply knot the fringe ends, or finish them however you like. |
Size: Triangle shape 84" long, 22" wide (does not include 5" fringe).
Gauge: 21 sts and 42 rows = 4" in garter stitch using size 5 needles.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (light sport weight) yarns in a combination of blends: Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere), Eden (100% merino) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed).
we have kits made up in Kiteback's original Adirondack colorway, and also in any of our eleven Pueblo Stole colorways. Choose the one that speaks to you!
Or substitute any light sport weight or even plump fingering weight woolen yarns. About 900 yards total.
Needles: Size US 5 (3.75 mm).
Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook (any size); stitch markers, fringe twister optional.
Skills used: Provisional cast-on, increases, decreases.
Pattern includes: Written instructions, color sequence chart, schematic, broken rib pattern in charted format only, glossary with helpful links.
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