What you'll need
| One size only: | Wingspan: 54in/137cm Depth: 25in/63.5cm |
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YAT001
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3 |
Product Description
A cozy, aran-weight shawl perfect for...well, any British season, really.
Finished Measurements Wingspan: 54in, 137cm / Depth: 25in, 63.5cm. Note: Each added repeat of Chart 2 will add approx. 16in/41cm to the wingspan and 6in/15cm to the depth
Yarn Artesano Aran (144yd/132m per 100g skein, 50% Alpaca, 50% Wool) in color Dawn (co24), 3 skeins
Yarn notes: The shawl as shown used almost every inch of the 3 skeins of yarn. If you wish to adjust the length or are a looser knitter, you may want to purchase an extra skein.
If you wish to work more repeats of Chart 2 than the shown two, it is recommended to purchase six skeins for a further repeat (three repeats total), or nine skeins for a further two repeats (four repeats total).
Needles and Notions US 8 (5mm) circular needle, at least 32in/80cm long Cable needle Tapestry needle Stitch markers Waste yarn (optional)
Pattern includes both written and charted instructions.
A suggested substitute yarn is shown below.
British Spring Shawl by Ashley Knowlton
Project Overview
The British Spring is a knitted shawl designed by Ashley Knowlton to commemorate the British Spring of 2012. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a generous triangular shawl ideal for spring and summer wear, constructed using aran weight yarn for structure and drape.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a large triangular shawl with a wingspan of 54 inches (137 centimeters) and a depth of 25 inches (63.5 centimeters). The shawl is expandable through additional repeats of the charted pattern, with each added repeat increasing the wingspan by approximately 16 inches (41 centimeters) and the depth by approximately 6 inches (15 centimeters).
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The British Spring employs charted knitting instructions, utilizing Chart 2 as the primary pattern repeat element. The shawl construction follows traditional shawl architecture with a triangular silhouette that expands progressively as rows are worked. The pattern uses aran weight yarn, which provides sufficient structure for the shawl to hold its shape while maintaining elegant drape.
Knitters will work from charts, requiring intermediate-level skill in reading knitting patterns and managing stitch counts across multiple repeats. The gauge for this project is 13 stitches and 24 rows (specific row measurement not fully detailed in provided content).
Yarn and Materials
The shawl is knitted using Artesano Aran yarn in the colorway Dawn (co24). This yarn is composed of 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool, offering a blend of softness and elasticity. Each skein contains 144 yards (132 meters) per 100 grams.
- Yarn quantity for standard pattern: 3 skeins (approximately 432 yards total)
- For looser knitters or length adjustments: 4 skeins recommended
- For three total repeats of Chart 2: 6 skeins recommended
- For four total repeats of Chart 2: 9 skeins recommended
The pattern notes that the shawl as designed uses nearly every inch of the three skeins provided, making yarn quantity planning important for customization.
Finished Measurements and Customization
The standard finished shawl measures 54 inches in wingspan and 25 inches in depth. Knitters can customize the final size by working additional repeats of Chart 2, with each repeat adding substantial width and depth to the finished garment. This modularity allows crafters to create a shawl suited to their preferred dimensions and available yarn quantity.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Ashley Knowlton |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Optional: waste yarn |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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