Fibrefest Scarf and Shawl Pattern
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Fibrefest Scarf and Shawl.
The shawl was designed for the NSW Knitters’ Guild FibreFest Event held in Singleton NSW in October 2019.
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Please note that the pattern version available for download here is different to the Ravelry version. The Ravelry version of the pattern allows for customisation of the design and includes instructions on how to make changes. The shawl in purple tones has modifications made based on the Ravelry pattern.
The Fibrefest Shawl and Scarf are worked mostly in garter stitch interspersed with interesting eyelets and openings to create a semi-sculptural effect. Instructions are included for two-colour or five-colour options but you may use any number of colours. There are seven blocks of pattern along the length of the scarf or shawl, with the three blocks at each end mirrored.
The Fibrefest Scarf and Shawl require average to intermediate knitting skills.
Finished measurements
width approx 19cm/7½ for scarf and 52cm/20ins for shawl
length of both scarf and shawl approx 193cm/76ins
Yarn
Fingering weight or 4 ply merino singles based on 100g (370 metres/407 yards) balls/hanks but if making the five-colour scarf then 50g balls/hanks will be sufficient.
Two-Colour Scarf and Shawl
Scarf:
1 x 100g each of two colours (C1 and C2) or approx 260 metres/286 yards of C1 and 300 metres/330 yards of C2.
Shawl:
2 x 100g each of two colours (C1 and C2) or approx 652 metres/717 yards of C1 and 726 metres/799 yards of C2.
Five-Colour Scarf and Shawl
Scarf:
1 x 50g each of five colours (C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5) or approx 74 metres/81 yards of C1, 150 metres/165 yards of C2, 112 metres/123 yards of C3, 150 metres/165 yards of C4 and 74 metres/81 yards of C5.
Shawl:
1 x 100g each of five colours (C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5) or approx 189 metres/208 yards of C1, 356 metres/392 yards of C2, 274 metres/301 yards of C3, 370 metres/407 yards of C4 and 189 metres/208 yards of C5.
Be aware that if the combinations of colours are changed the yarn quantities may vary from the stated amounts.
Needles and notions
4mm/US 6 needles in long straights or circulars depending on your preference when knitting in rows
8-14 removable stitch markers and yarn needle
Tension
After lightly blocking, the tension required is 25 sts and 38 rows to 10cm/4ins over garter st using 4mm needles.
Special thanks to my sister Fiona for modelling my shawl.
Knitting techniques
feather and fan stitch with modifications and eyelets
illusion/shadow knitting
garter stitch
dropped stitch eyelets
