Thick & Thin Shawl by Lis Barsuglia-Madsen

Thick & Thin Shawl

Knitting
July 2025
Handmaiden Fine Yarn Eden
both are used in this pattern
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
18 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
200 - 210 yards (183 - 192 m)
WASHED (not blocked) : Center Back 21". Top Length 66"
English
This pattern is available for $5.00 USD
buy it now or visit pattern website

This Pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter.

It will work with any DK and Lace weight yarns. Or you could change the needle size and work it in other weight yarns too.
Or your leftovers…. the Sky is the limit….

I used one of Hand Maiden’s Cozy Slipper Sock Kits = 1 skein Hand Maiden’s EDEN - approx. 4 oz (118g)/218 yards (200m) & 1 skein Hand Maiden’s Angel Hair - approx. 1.7 oz (50g)/437 yards (400m)
NOTE: You need 2 skeins of the Hand Maiden’s EDEN for the larger size.
I used approx. 210 yards (194m) for my version.

US Size 8 (5mm) Circular Knitting Needle 24” (60cm) or 32” (80cm) or single pointed needles. Crochet hook for fringe.
Plus US Size 9 (5.5mm) Knitting Needle for an even “loosely” Bind Off.

Note: Entire shawl is worked in Garter Stitch from bottom up. You could also use Worsted Weight yarn and Fingering Weight yarn, or brushed Kid Mohair. Key is some type of contrast.
I wanted this one to be light & airy.

Gauge in Garter Stitch on US Size 8 (5mm) (Gauge is not vital):
Before wash: 18 sts = 4” (both yarns) & 34 rows = 4” (both yarns).
After wash: 16 1/2 sts = 4” (both yarns) & 32 rows = 4” (both yarns).

Shawl Size:
Before wash: Center Back 20” (51cm). Top Length 60” (152cm).
After wash: Center Back 21” (53cm). Top Length 66” (168cm).
NOTE: I placed my washed shawl on a towel to dry. I didn’t block it. Could be larger if blocked.