Woburn Cable Lace Cuneate

Woburn Cable Lace Cuneate Shawl by Linda Lehman

Project Overview

The Woburn Cable Lace Cuneate is a triangular shawl knitting pattern designed by Linda Lehman for Wearable Art Emporium. This intermediate-level knit project creates a right-angle triangular shawl, also known as a cuneate, that is both visually striking and practical to wear. The pattern is worked from the bottom up, making it an accessible approach for knitters with solid cabling experience.

Design and Construction

This shawl incorporates two distinct cable patterns combined with lace faggotting stitch, creating a sophisticated blend of texture and openwork. The structured increase instructions throughout the pattern ensure the shawl develops into a perfect right-angle triangle, eliminating guesswork and making the finished piece easy to style and wear. The combination of cables and lace creates visual interest while remaining manageable for intermediate knitters.

Stitches and Techniques

• Cable stitches: Two distinct cable patterns form the structural foundation of the design
• Lace faggotting stitch: Openwork lace technique that adds delicate detail and drape to the shawl
• Increases: Strategic increases throughout create the triangular shaping
• Stitch markers and row counters: Recommended tools to track pattern repeats and maintain accuracy

Materials Required

Yarn: 950 to 1,100 yards of worsted weight yarn (aran weight). The generous yardage range accommodates variations in individual gauge and blocking.

Needles: U.S. size #8 (4.00mm) needles with at least a 36-inch cable length to accommodate the increasing number of stitches as the triangular shawl grows.

Notions: Row counters and stitch markers are optional but recommended to help track complex pattern repeats and maintain accuracy throughout the project.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies approximately 4 stitches and 7 rows per inch when worked in the Cable Lace stitch and moderately blocked. While the designer notes that gauge is not critically important for this project, variations in gauge will affect the finished shawl size and alter yarn requirements. The pattern provides a specific gauge-checking section: work stitches 1 through 44 and rows 131 through 154 from chart #3 to verify your gauge before beginning the full project.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated Intermediate, with the assumption that knitters have a solid working knowledge of cable techniques. The combination of cables, lace, and shaping requires attention to detail and familiarity with reading charts and managing multiple stitch types simultaneously.