Slow Burn
Filled with meditative garter stitch and pops of slip-stitch mosaic knitting, this top-down triangular shawl is easy to knit with graphic results. Much like a romance that builds gradually over time, the simple stitches in this shawl create the intense anticipation of a Slow Burn that is satisfied when it is finally comes off the needles. The result is an opulent and cozy accessory that is sure to warm up any cold evening.
SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 92” / 234 cm; Depth: 37” / 94 cm
YARN
Scheepjes Whirligig (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 1000 meters / 450 grams) and Scheepjes Whirligigette (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 215 meters / 100 grams):
Gradient Version (entire gradient used): Amazon affiliate links included
MC: 1 gradient ‘Plum to Ochre’ Whirligig OR 1100 yards / 1000 m DK weight yarn
CC: 1 ‘Plum’ Whirligigette OR 235 yards / 215 m solid color DK weight yarn
2 Color Version (20% more than sample):
MC: 1050 yards / 960 m DK weight yarn
CC: 450 yards / 412 m DK weight yarn (to use for both mosaic & ribbed border)
NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) circular needles with a length of at least 47” / 120 cm, or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking
NOTIONS
Knitting: tapestry needle, 39 stitch markers (optional for repeats)
Blocking: blocking mats, wires, and pins; see my recommendations
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
Filled with meditative garter stitch and pops of slip-stitch mosaic knitting, this top-down triangular shawl is easy to knit with graphic results. Much like a romance that builds gradually over time, the simple stitches in this shawl create the intense anticipation of a Slow Burn that is satisfied when it is finally comes off the needles. The result is an opulent and cozy accessory that is sure to warm up any cold evening.
SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 92” / 234 cm; Depth: 37” / 94 cm
YARN
Scheepjes Whirligig (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 1000 meters / 450 grams) and Scheepjes Whirligigette (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 215 meters / 100 grams):
Gradient Version (entire gradient used): Amazon affiliate links included
MC: 1 gradient ‘Plum to Ochre’ Whirligig OR 1100 yards / 1000 m DK weight yarn
CC: 1 ‘Plum’ Whirligigette OR 235 yards / 215 m solid color DK weight yarn
2 Color Version (20% more than sample):
MC: 1050 yards / 960 m DK weight yarn
CC: 450 yards / 412 m DK weight yarn (to use for both mosaic & ribbed border)
NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) circular needles with a length of at least 47” / 120 cm, or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking
NOTIONS
Knitting: tapestry needle, 39 stitch markers (optional for repeats)
Blocking: blocking mats, wires, and pins; see my recommendations
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
Filled with meditative garter stitch and pops of slip-stitch mosaic knitting, this top-down triangular shawl is easy to knit with graphic results. Much like a romance that builds gradually over time, the simple stitches in this shawl create the intense anticipation of a Slow Burn that is satisfied when it is finally comes off the needles. The result is an opulent and cozy accessory that is sure to warm up any cold evening.
SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 92” / 234 cm; Depth: 37” / 94 cm
YARN
Scheepjes Whirligig (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 1000 meters / 450 grams) and Scheepjes Whirligigette (80% Virgin Wool, 20% Alpaca; 215 meters / 100 grams):
Gradient Version (entire gradient used): Amazon affiliate links included
MC: 1 gradient ‘Plum to Ochre’ Whirligig OR 1100 yards / 1000 m DK weight yarn
CC: 1 ‘Plum’ Whirligigette OR 235 yards / 215 m solid color DK weight yarn
2 Color Version (20% more than sample):
MC: 1050 yards / 960 m DK weight yarn
CC: 450 yards / 412 m DK weight yarn (to use for both mosaic & ribbed border)
NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) circular needles with a length of at least 47” / 120 cm, or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch after blocking
NOTIONS
Knitting: tapestry needle, 39 stitch markers (optional for repeats)
Blocking: blocking mats, wires, and pins; see my recommendations
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
