Welcome!
This asymmetrical shawl is knit sideways as one piece, with a repeating variation of stripes, texture, and garter stitch. Two complimentary or contrasting yarns are recommended to make this piece stand out.
The shaping is achieved with increases and decreases on opposing sides while a marker in the middle will prompt you to create additional shaping for a built-in point throughout the body of the piece. The marker must be removed to work the sl-k2tog-psso and replaced again. You may no longer need the marker once you can identify the center stitch. You will always have half the stitches plus one on the Right Side of the shawl, and half the stitches after the marker until the shaping adjustment. Always carry the non-working yarn up the side of the work every other row, unless indicated.
Instructions for special techniques are also included in the pattern and written with both metric and US terminology.
Deadline: January 4, 2025 (6 weeks). Please apply only if you can meet the deadline. Since some of you may need to order the yarn, I’ve padded the deadline to make room.
SEE BELOW ON HOW TO APPLY!
PATTERN INFORMATION
• Skill level: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate
• Approximate hours to complete: 25-30 hours
SIZES
• One Size - length 100" (254cm), widest point 30" (76.2cm) when blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
This sweater is designed for light DK/heavy sportweight yarn
I used Zauberball Crazy by Schoppel in #1660 - Earth (C1) and Madrona by HiKoo in #1413 - Ferrous Clay (C2).
Zauberball Crazy is 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Biodegradable Nylon.
1 ball equals 100g / 459yds [3.5oz / 419.7m]
Madrona is 30% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Nylon.
1 cake equals 100g / 402yds [3.5oz / 367.5m]
Makers' Mercantile is offering a 20% OFF coupon to testers who would like to purchase the yarn! Details will be available to the selected testers.
Needles & Notions
US 6 [4mm] 24” [60cm] circular needle
stitch markers, row counter (recommended) tapestry needle, scissors
Gauge
24 sts x 46 rows = 4” [10cm] in Stockinette
TECHNIQUES USED
Increasing, decreasing, eyelets, color change, i-cord bind off
HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out this Google Form and I will reach out to you via email to let you know if you've been selected as a tester.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Because I sell my patterns on Ravelry and advertise on Instagram, I will need testers who are able to currently use Ravelry. Once the pattern has been published however, it will also be available on my website and you are always welcome to message me directly to set up a purchase.
• Set up a Ravelry project page and link it to the pattern using the secret tester code (which will be located on the Google Doc) in the pattern name field.
• Feedback on the clarity of the pattern.
• Feedback on sizing. Do the measurements for your size add up?
• Report yarn consumption (yardage/meters).
• Well-lit, clear photography of finished object added to Ravelry project page, on a model is lovely.
• Allow me permission to post and share your finished project pictures on social media/newsletter.
COMMUNICATION
• The test will run in a Ravelry thread, as well as Google Docs where you will have the ability to comment and suggest edits.
• Please communicate any problems, questions, or suggestions immediately in Google Docs (because I will be notified sooner than Ravelry).
COMPENSATION
After completing all testing requirements, you will receive the final version of the pattern either via email or as a gift to your Ravelry library.
TEST KNITTING SCHEDULE
This is by no means a strict schedule, simply a guide!
Week 1 (Nov 17 - 23)
Acquire yarn, knit gauge swatch
Week 2 (Nov 24 – 30)
Sections 1-4
Week 3 (Dec 1-7)
Sections 4-6
Week 4 (Dec 8-14)
Sections 7-9
Week 5 (Dec 22-28)
Sections 10-13
Week 6 (Dec 29 - Jan 4)
Finishing, blocking, FO photos & add to project page
Thanks so much for reading, and let me know if you have any questions!
- Hannah