Maquette by Gudrun Johnston

Maquette

Knitting
February 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in 4" in center triangle stitch pattern, after blocking
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
965 - 1435 yards (882 - 1312 m)
68½ (62¾)" [174 (159.5) cm] wingspan; 22¼ (20¾)" [56.5 (52.5) cm] depth
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Traditionally constructed using the Shetland method of knitting the main triangle first, followed by the edging, the Maquette shawl is a classic accessory deserving of space in your handmade closet. A rounded tip along the bottom edge in addition to a garter stitch frame softens the otherwise edgy broken diamond motif that works its way across the center. Knit one for yourself in Arbor using either the provided written or charted instructions, and then another in Peerie as one can never have too many shawls.

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include written as well as charted instructions.


Construction

This shawl is constructed using a traditional Shetland method. The center triangle is knit first, beginning with 1 stitch. Stitches are increased by working a yarn over (YO) at the beginning of every row. Additional increases are worked into the center of the shawl, giving it a wider wingspan. Stitches are then picked up from the yarn over loops on the edges of the center triangle, and the border section is worked out from these stitches.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/50g)

  • 7 skeins
  • Photographed in color Parchment

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards/50g)

  • 7 skeins
  • Photographed in color Sashiko

Yardage

Peerie Version

  • 1435 total yards of fingering weight wool yarn

Arbor Version

  • 965 total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

Peerie Version

  • 24 stitches & 48 rows = 4” in center triangle stitch pattern, after blocking
  • 24 stitches & 40 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Arbor Version

  • 20 stitches & 40 rows = 4” in center triangle stitch pattern, after blocking
  • 20 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Needles

Peerie Version

  • One each 24” and 40” circular needles in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)

Arbor Version

  • One each 24” and 40” circular needles in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Finished Dimensions

  • Peerie (Arbor)
  • 68½ (62¾)“ [174 (159.5) cm] wingspan; 22¼ (20¾)” [56.5 (52.5) cm] depth

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Icelandic Bind Off (optional)

Skill Level
2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner