Hello, beautiful soul! Today, I have a colorful, knitted rectangular shawl for you to enjoy! This week’s pattern features a unique construction that will keep you engaged from cast on to bind off. Keep reading to learn all about this week’s lovely shawl!
Erudition was designed by Makenzie Alvarez. When asked about her debut pattern for Expression Fiber Arts, Makenzie said, “As you immerse yourself in your book, you curl up in the perfect, quiet corner of the library. Lost in the pages, the chilly library envelops you. Remembering that cozy wrap you just finished knitting, you drape it over your shoulders and once again get lost in the pages. This is the perfect wrap to keep the chill at bay, whether you are curled up in a corner with a book or out for a stroll. The elongated rectangle is not only fun to create, but cozy to wear.”
This Intermediate to Advanced level pattern is for knitters who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include working with DPNs and circular needles, increase and decrease stitches, cast-on methods, and construction and blocking techniques.
Erudition is knitted with our cozy Crema Worsted yarn, which is a luxurious blend of 70% Superwash Merino Wool and 30% Mulberry Silk. It’s a luscious, shimmering, 8-ply yarn that is bouncy and long-lasting and has 192 yds/175 m per skein. With excellent structure, a soft hand, and a subtle glow, this yarn is lovely for shawls, sweaters, accessories, blankets, baby items, and so much more! Crema Worsted is a dreamy yarn that takes the dye incredibly well, which results in fabulous, hand-dyed shades!
The sample shown here was knitted with our gorgeous Dark Academia Hues Crema Worsted Kit. If you wish to create your own color combination, you will need five skeins of Crema Worsted yarn. The sample shown used 945 yds (864 m) total [Color 1) 185 yds/169 m; Color 2) 190 yds/174 m; Color 3) 190 yds/174 m; Color 4) 190 yds/174 m; and Color 5) 190 yds/174 m].
This shawl uses almost all the yardage per color. It is strongly suggested that you make a gauge swatch, and check your gauge often to ensure that you do not run out of yarn.
We made a video demonstrating how to utilize the Row Maps feature included with this pattern. Take a look!
The pattern includes written instructions, as well as a schematic.
Download Erudition today! I hope you LOVE it! Let me know in the comments below what you think about this pattern and its unique design.
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Talk to ya soon.
XOXOXO Chandi
