Shawls / Wraps

I adore the look of lace shawls that other knitters create, but not very keen of knitting them myself simply because of the endless repetition of hundreds of rows.
However, I desperately needed one for my friends’ Polish-Indian wedding. And I needed it fast :)
In order to escape the repeated rows I have decided to knit a stole from top to bottom with a subtle lace edging. Therefore, Angarika stole came to life…
The charted design of this stole is very easy to follow, and can be knit up with nearly any lace weight yarn and appropriate needle size.

The pattern contains a row by row written instruction of the Lace chart pattern.
It was made by Hala and I am highly thankful to her!!!

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English.

Bly shawl’s color scheme and stitch pattern are reminiscent of the dark, gothic, and mysterious atmosphere of the Netflix series “The Haunting of the Bly Manor”, which I watched while thinking up this design – thus the name! The stitch pattern (which is from an old book) had been earlier mentioned on Instagram, and I thought it would be nice to use in a shawl.

The shawl is constructed similarly to “Shelliana”, with increases along the side, and a few short rows to ensure it stays put while exploring the unknown of vast and creepy old manors, or just walking within the predictably secure confines of your own house.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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“Care-away Shawl” is knit from the tip to the widest part with increases at the edges and can be worked in any size until the yarn is used up.
The stitch pattern with lots of twisted stitches and interesting large holes is of my own invention.

Materials:

* Dye Dye Done Yakalicious DK (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Silk): 100g/ 231 yards [211 meters]: 4 skeins or approx. 830 yards [760 meters].
Sample is knit in colorway “Curcuma”.
* US 6 – 4 mm 32" [80 cm] circular needles
* tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: 68" [173 cm] wingspan and 33" [84 cm] deep.

Gauge:
Texture Pattern repeat (40 sts x 40 rows) = 3.25" [8 cm] x 4.5" [11 cm] washed and blocked.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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„Cordial Embraces” is a crescent shaped shawl with clipped corners, worked from side to side in one piece. Its wide border in Japanese lace style with a traditional leaf garland pattern is worked together with the reverse stockinette stitch body and included both charted and as written-out row-by-row description. Short row shaping creates a slight curvature so the shawl stays put.

Materials:

* Dream in Color Jilly (100% Merino) 113g/ 440 yards (402 meters); 2 skeins or approx. 800 yards (731 meters) of any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge. The sample is knit with “Jocelyn” colorway.

* US 2½ (3 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needle

* Two stitch markers

* Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 57.5" (146 cm); depth (center): 22" (56 cm).

Gauge:
19 sts and 30 rows per 4" (10 cm) in reverse stockinette stitch after blocking – save time by checking the gauge.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

Are you one of those knitters who always have two projects running – a mindless one to take along and a more complicated one for the precious moments of uninterrupted knitting time?

With this top down half circle shawl, you can have both in one: easy garter stitch parts are combined with more complicated lace sections in two different stitch patterns, so you always have something to work on.

The lace patterns are both fully written out and charted.

While the original uses three maritime-themed colors in muted shades, you may want to experiment with combining and arranging more and brighter colors into your very personal rendering of the Sea Sounds concert.

The result will be a generously sized shawl to wrap yourself in comfort, at the sea or inland.

 Materials:

* Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% Merino, 20% Nylon): 50g/ 230 yards [210 meters].

You will need 3 colors: approx. 460 yards (420 meters) in Color 1 (C1), approx. 180 yards (160 meters) in Color 2 (C2) and approx. 430 yards (390 meters) in Color 3 (C3) of any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

The sample is made with colors: 990 (C1), 143 (C2), and 954 (C3).

* US 4 [3.5 mm] 40" [100 cm] circular needle

* Tapestry needle

* Cable needle 

One size:

Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 78.75" [200 cm]; depth (center): 25.25" [64 cm]

Gauge:

18 sts and 38 rows per 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch after blocking.

Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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“Shelliana” is an asymmetrical triangular shawl worked on the bias in a shell-like pattern inspired by entrelac and brioche, but created entirely with twisted stitches.
Started by casting on 5 stitches at the tip of the triangle, it gains width through increases and additional pattern repeats, with occasional short rows cleverly hidden in the textured pattern, which introduce a slight curvature in the top edge of the triangle for a convenient shape that stays safely put on the shoulders.
With its stitch pattern flowing along in soft waves, it complements a variety of outfit styles from casual to festive, and can be paired with jeans as well as skirts and dresses.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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Simple garter stitch alternates with a textured pattern in this triangular shawl knit on the bias from the tip to the widest side.

Looks best in solid colors or not too wild hand dyed yarns.

Materials:

• Malabrigo Finito (100% Merino): 50g/ 200 yards [183 meters] – 6 skeins or approximately 1120 yards [1030 meters] of sport weight yarn that knits up to gauge. The sample is made in “Glitter” colorway.
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 40” [100 cm] circular needles
• tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 85” [216 cm]; depth: 33” [84 cm].

Gauge:
21 sts and 36 rows per 4” [10 cm] in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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When life gets really hectic, do you wish sometimes you could have lived in the “Good Old Days”?

We always have this romantic notion that everything seemed so simple back then when people would grow everything they needed, spin their own yarn and weave their own cloth to be hand stitched into one-of-a-kind garments, but actually, all was pretty labor-intensive work! When one had to gather plants and berries to dye their own handspun before weaving it into cloth, people wouldn’t allow anything to go to waste, not even the smallest fabric remnant.

Leftovers from cutting out a dress pattern would be stitched together to make something smaller but still useful, such as a neck kerchief.

This triangular shawl in four different subdued colors lets you look like “Good Old Days” – it’s knit from one corner to the widest part with stitches picked up along the edge and wedges knit on the side of the shawl, more stitches picked up along the top edge and a small Aster stitch border added at the end, resembling narrow strips of fabric stitched together.

While recreating the looks of the “Good Old Days”, you might want to still keep today’s conveniences, like circular needles and patterns you can use on your phone, though!

Materials:

* The Plucky Knitter Snug Fingering (70% Wool – Merino, 20% Goat - Cashmere goat, 10% Camelid - Alpaca): 115g/ 385 yards [352 meters].
4 colors: approx. 120 yards (110 meters) of Color 1 (C1), approx. 280 yards (260 meters) of Color 2 (C2), approx. 350 yards (320 meters) of Color 3 (C3), and approx. 350 yards (320 meters) of Color 4 (C4) that knits up to gauge. The sample is knit in colorways “Twill” (C1), “Wax Poetic” (C2), “Good Ole Days” (C3), and “Bespoke” (C4).
* US 4 [3.5 mm] 40" [100 cm] circular needle
* 2 stitch markers
* Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 86.5" (220 cm); depth: 32.25" (63 cm).

Gauge:
23 sts and 36 rows per 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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I already knew Miss Babs’ wonderful yarns from having designed Alpine Water Shawl for her in the past, but when I saw a beautiful gradient shawl online, I asked Miss Babs whether she ever custom-dyed gradient sets, and she replied she would be happy to develop a color set specially for me.

After we had talked about possible colors, I forwarded color samples found on Pinterest in my favorite purplish hues, which  Miss Babs used for inspiration to develop a gem of a unique purple gradient set.

The colors and slip stitch pattern were perfect to show the beauty of Miss Babs' gradient set and reminded me of all the different colors and shapes of sea glass, hence the name: “Sea Gems”.

And this is how this asymmetrical triangle shawl came to life.

Materials:

* Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply (100% Merino): 113g/ 400 yards [366 meters] and Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes (100% Merino): 37g/ 133 yards [122 meters].

 7 colors: approx. 400 yards [366 meters] of Main Color (MC) and approx. 90 yards [85 meters] per each of 6 Contrasting Colors (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6).

The sample is knit in colorways “Fleur de Sel” (MC), “Purple Urchin” (CC1), “Sea Urchin” (CC2), “Blue Mussel” (CC3), “Paua” (CC4), “Spiny” (CC5), and “Umi Tongue” (CC6).

 Please note that you will need almost an entire skein of MC yarn to make this shawl. Check your gauge to make sure you will not run out of yarn.

* US 2½ [3.0 mm] – 40" [100 cm] circular needle

* Tapestry needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 84.5" [215 cm]; depth: 24.5" [62 cm].

Gauge:

20 sts and 38 rows per 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch after blocking.

Pattern available in the following languages: Polish, English, German.

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“All About Colors” is a top down crescent shawl that begins with a garter stitch tab and is followed by lots of colorful wavy pattern stripes and finally a beautiful border.
Inspired by “Toruń Shawl” this pattern is all about colors and fun.

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done SilkyPaca (70% Alpaca, 30% Silk): 100g/ 437 yards 400 meters or any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

You will need 6 colors: 1 skein in each color or approx. 90 yards 85 meters in Color 1 (C1), 135 yards 125 meters in Color 2 (C2), 135 yards 125 meters in Color 3 (C3), 90 yards 85 meters in Color 4 (C4), 180 yards 165 meters in Color 5 (C5), and approx. 350 yards 320 meters in Color 6 (C6).

• US 4 – 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm circular needle
• Tapestry needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 67.75” 172 cm; depth (center): 24” 61 cm.

Gauge:
22 sts and 36 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.

Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

The sample is made with colorways: „Snowy Shadow” (C1), „Coastline Cottage” (C2), „Mystic Mermaid” (C3), „Dandelion in Distress” (C4), „Curcuma” (C5), and „Raspberry Sorbet” (C6).

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English.

All Eyes On You cowl is knit with two colors seamlessly in the round in garter and stockinette stitch. Welts add texture and act as air pockets for additional warmth. The funny little “eyes” all over are shaped in short rows and look especially interesting in multicolored yarns or medium and longer color repeats. This cowl knits up quickly and holds warmth well.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kunlun (70% Superwash Merino, 15% Silk, 15% Cashmere goat; 280 yards/255 meters/4.4 ounces/125 grams), 1 skein in each color; shown in colors: Sable (Color 1) and London Towne (Color 2).
Or approximately 520 yards/480 meters of DK weight yarn (260 yards/240 meters of DK weight yarn in each of two colors).

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 24½”/62 cm; Height: 15¾”/40 cm
Easily adjustable

Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm
Double pointed needles in a smaller size than used for the fabric

Gauge
18 Stitches and 35 Rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch, lightly blocked.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Notions
4 stitch markers
Locking stitch markers

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

„Di” triangular shawl is worked from the tip to the widest edge in a brioche pattern in combination with garter stitch. Increases are made at the edges, and short row shaping is added towards the wide end to achieve an overall more pleasing shape.

Materials:
* approx. 790 yards (720 meters) any sport weight yarn.
Pink sample is knit with Di Gilpin Lalland (100% Wool): 50g/ 191 yards (175 meters) in colorway “Bell Heather”. Beige sample is knit with The Fibre Co. Luna (50% Wool, 25% Cotton, 15% Cellulose – Linen, 10% Silk): 50g/ 131 yards (125 meters) in colorway “Willow”.

• US 4 3.5 mm 40” (100 cm) circular needle
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 74” (188 cm); depth: 29.5” (75 cm).

Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rows per 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

Grannie Annie is a traditional shawl knitted from the top down in a semi-circle shape.
This cozy shawl is all about texture. Knit in the four colors of the rustic worsted weight yarn, it features one of the most famous old Shetland patterns: feather and fan stitch, together with a simple knit and purl stitch.

“Grannie Annie” was designed in collaboration with Laine-et-Tricot.

Materials:
* Laine de Bretagne Origine 3 fils: (100% Wool): 100g/ 284 yards (260 meters).

4 colors: approx. 160 yards (146 meters) of Color 1 yarn (C1); approx. 180 yards (165 meters) of Color 2 yarn (C2), approx. 270 yards (247 meters) of Color 3 yarn (C3), and approx. 210 yards (192 meters) of Color 4 yarn (C4) that knits up to gauge.

• US 6 4 mm 40” (100 cm) circular needle
• 13 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 72.5” (184 cm); depth: 21.75” (55 cm).

Gauge:
16 sts and 32 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Main Pattern after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:  English, German.

„Gryfno Frela“ (Silesian dialect for „Pretty Girl“) is a long, narrow shawl worked top down from the nape out, featuring a two-color brioche pattern.

Individual wedge segments are shaped with short rows. The border is knit from side to side and attached to the shawl as you go.

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done Single Merino (100% Merino): 100g/ 400 yards 366 meters or any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

You will need 2 colors: 2 skeins or approx. 600 yards 550 meters in Color 1 (C1) and 2 skeins or approx. 437 yards 400 meters in Color 2 (C2).
The sample is made with colorways: „Into the Woods“ (C1) and „Indian Summer“ (C2).

• US 4 – 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm circular needle
• two US 2½ – 3 mm double pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Cable needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 70.75” 180 cm; depth (center): 17.25” 44 cm

Gauge:
20 sts and 34 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

“Leoch” is a slightly asymmetric triangular shawl, worked from one tip to a fun loopy i-cord bind off edge and decorated with playful tassels. A combination of an interesting textured pattern, adapted from a stitch pattern from one of Barbara Walker’s books, in conjunction with your good old friend garter stitch, will keep you interested while also providing stretches of relaxing in-between knitting where you can let your mind wander.

An ideal vacation project: Concentrate on the lace sections in the comforts of your quarters in the evenings or before your family gets up in the morning, and take the garter stitch parts to the beach or a cafe - you’ll be done in no time and will have something new to wear on the flight back!

The sample was made in hand dyed Tweed by new Polish yarnie Nellie’s Fibers.

Materials:
* Nellie’s Fibers Tweed (85% Merino, 15% Viscose): 100g/ 430 yards 400 meters. 3 skeins or approx. 930 yards 850 meters of any sport weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

• US 4 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm circular needle
• two US 4 3.5 mm double pointed needles
• cable needle
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

One size fits all:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 78” 198 cm; depth: 26.75” 68 cm.

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English, German.

In the times when knitting was one of the virtues of a well-raised girl, when home comfort was greatly appreciated, young and modest Jane Eyre lived her life to the fullest. Her clothes were plain and graceful - just like the delicate and sweet shawl you’re about to knit. This top-down shawl with a wide lace border will bring you warmth and comfort on solitary early morning walks or during long evenings spent with that special someone.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply (100% Superwash Merino; 335 yards/306 meters/5.2 ounces/150 grams), 2 skeins, Shown in Japanese Maple. Or approximately 590 yards/540 meters of sport weight yarn.
For best results when working with hand dyed yarns we strongly suggest alternating skeins of the same color throughout your project.

Finished Measurements
Length (outer edge): 61½”/156 cm Depth: 17½”/44 cm.

Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm

Gauge
18 Stitches and 30 Rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch, lightly blocked.
Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Notions
Stitch markers for pattern repeats if desired
Tapestry needle

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

We do have a strong knitting community in Poland. Organized knitting meetings are very popular, with knitting friends meeting for coffee, chatting, and of course knitting together.
Every year in September, two of my friends, myself and our respective husbands collaborate in organizing an annual knitting meeting held in Toruń, called “Drutozlot” (Needle Rally), where we host knitters from different places in Poland, and even a few participants from abroad. We also invite talented Polish indie hand dyers to attend so knitters can buy their yarn.

Since my husband is also an indie yarn dyer, he and I have decided to join forces this year and prepare something special, something characteristic for Toruń and for “Drutozlot”…
Something that would remind everybody of our meeting, colors and architecture of Toruń Old Town, delicious gingerbreads …

As a result, the “Toruń” shawl was born. This lovely crescent-shaped shawl is designed to show off the gorgeous gothic colorways of Dye Dye Done delicious Pure Merino. Simple garter stitch sections emphasize the beauty of the yarn while stitch patterns incorporating unusually large openings add visual interest.

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done Pure Merino (100% Merino): 100g/ 437 yards 400 meters or any fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.

You will need 4 colors: 1 skein in each color or approx. 240 yards 220 meters in Color 1 (C1), 240 yards 220 meters in Color 2 (C2), 275 yards 300 meters in Color 3 (C3), and approx. 240 yards 220 meters in Color 4 (C4).
The sample is made with colorways: „Gotyk 1“.

• US 4 – 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm circular needle
• Tapestry needle

One size:
Finished measurements: length (outer edge): 77.25” 196 cm; depth (center): 22.75” 58 cm.

Gauge:
22 sts and 36 rows per 4” 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking.

Gauge is not essential; however, with a different gauge, actual finished measurements and total yardage will change.

Pattern available in the following languages:Polish, English.