Hills of Evendim

Hills of Evendim Knitted Shawl by Fatimah Hinds

What Is Being Made

Hills of Evendim is an advanced-level knitted shawl designed by Fatimah Hinds in 2015. This rectangular wrap-style shawl measures 16 inches wide by 80 inches long when finished, making it a generous accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is knit from end to end with the edging worked simultaneously as part of the main construction, creating a unified finished piece.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs charted colorwork and stitch pattern techniques appropriate for advanced knitters. The shawl is constructed using a chart-based design that repeats across the width and length of the piece. The simultaneous edging technique means that border stitches are incorporated throughout the knitting process rather than added afterward, resulting in a polished, professional finish.

The pattern offers significant customization flexibility. Knitters can easily adjust the finished width by adding cast-on stitches in multiples of twelve, and the length can be extended by continuing to knit the chart pattern until reaching the desired measurements. The designer notes that gauge is not particularly critical for this project, making it more forgiving than many advanced patterns.

Finished measurements reflect aggressive blocking, a technique that shapes and sets the fabric through wet or steam blocking to achieve the intended dimensions and drape.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern utilizes charted stitch work as its primary structural element. Cable needle techniques are required, as indicated in the notions list, suggesting the inclusion of cable stitches or twisted stitch elements within the overall design. The gauge is specified as one chart repeat measuring 29 stitches by 28 rows, which blocks to 5.5 inches by 4 inches (excluding edging stitches).

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in the colorway Middle Earth. This yarn is 100% Superwash Merino with yardage of 475 yards per 4-ounce skein. The pattern requires 2 hanks, providing approximately 950 yards of yarn for the complete shawl. Superwash Merino is a practical choice for a wearable accessory, offering softness, elasticity, and easy care properties.

Needles and Notions: US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles are used for this project. Additional notions include a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats, a cable needle for working cable stitches, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends after completion.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty

Hills of Evendim is worked in 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight yarn that creates fabric with good drape and structure. This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, making it suitable for experienced knitters who are comfortable reading charts, managing multiple stitch techniques, and working with cable needles. The advanced rating reflects the charted pattern work and simultaneous edging construction rather than complex individual stitches.