The Inner Harbour Shawl is knitted on the bias with a single skein or ball of a fingering weight yarn. The knitting starts with just a few stitches and grows into an asymmetrical and slightly curved triangular shape using the increases along the edge of the knitted fabric. The shawl is finished with a lace border in a popular Old Shale stitch pattern.

The garter stitch pattern and rows of eyelet stitches are alternated with sections of triangles, which are worked using a short-row knitting technique, and sections of a wavy lace stitch pattern.

The stitch patterns are charted and written out. The sections involving the short-row knitting technique are written out row by row.

The Inner Harbour Shawl was designed specifically with gradient yarn in mind, to create effortless colour transitions when working with short rows and wavy lace patterns. This textured and lace stitch shawl project can also be made using other types of yarn, including tonal, variegated yarns, or ombré yarns.

Finished measurements
Depth x Width (approx., blocked)
18 x 55 inches / 46 x 140 cm

Recommended yarn
To ensure that the fabric holds its shape after blocking, choose yarns made from natural fibers or blends. Knitting and blocking a gauge sample will help you choose the yarn and needle size that will work best with the yarn of your choice.

Skill level - Intermediate
Advanced knitting skills such as lace knitting and short row knitting are required to complete this project.