Kel

Knitting
August 2018
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch (with yarn held doubled)
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1230 yards (1125 m)
One Size
English
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Kel is a fun shawl that plays with the concept of gender and the portrayal of masculinity/femininity in art.

From the soft, rounded triangular shape combined with a “frilled” edge to the graphic angles and stripes, Kel is all about defining yourself however you want – all in a fun, funky squishy shawl.

This shawl is constructed from the bottom up with the edging applied as you work the body of the shawl – alternating between holding yarn held double or single stranded to create the drape and contrast of textures in the fabric.


Size: Sample shown measures: 82 in/208 cm along the top edge; 24 in/61 cm along the center of the shawl. Shawl size may vary, depending on individual knitter’s gauge, yarns used, and blocking preferences.


Recommended yarn: 3 colors of fingering weight yarn in semi-solid/tonal/solid/lightly variegated/speckle yarns.


Sample Used: A Hundred Ravens Yaksha (70% Merino/20% Yak/10% Nylon; 437 yd/400 m) in “Josh’s Blue” (A), “Flaming June” (B), and “Lenore” (C)


Yardage:

  • Color A: 430yd/400 m
  • Color B: 400 yd/365 m
  • Color C: 400 yd/365 m

Needles: US size 9/5.5 mm circular needles in a 32-40 inch / 80-100 cm length.


Gauge: 4-4.5 stitches to the inch in Garter Stitch on a US size 9/5.5 mm needle


Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn and crochet hook (for provisional CO), a cable/spare needle, scissors, and a tapestry needle


Techniques Used in this Pattern: SLPYO (German) Short Rows, alternating between one or two strands of yarn, stripes, Eyelets, Provisional Cast On (very small), and basic increases and decreases.