Smooth cliff top surfaces contrast with craggy rock faces texturally in Curious Climber. Garter and Stockinette interplay with short row swings in a fun and relaxing way to create a fully reversible shawl. Designed as an introduction to the swing shawl concept and with a working title of “Basic Swing,” relax as you create this cozy comfortable shawl. The easy (not beginner) level design provides a chance to practice short row swings with familiar stitches on a familiar shape, with a few little surprises to level up your I-cords.
The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with several how-to videos and a schematic.
Find Curious Climber exclusively in Turning Points. Available both in print and digitally!
Finished Measurements:
72”/ 183cm wingspan by 15”/ 38cm depth
Materials:
2 skeins Great Adirondack Organic Cotton DK, shown in Bahama Mama
Single skein info: Hand dyed 100% organic cotton; 315yds/ 288m per 113g/ 3.98oz
Sample weight: 190g
US 7/ 4.5mm circular needles
Yarn needle
9 stitch markers – 2 edge, 6 segments, and 1 locking stitch marker for rs reference
Blocked Gauge:
14 sts and 32 rows over 4”/ 10cm in pattern stitch. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may impact final size and yardage requirements.
Special Notes:
- Block It: blocking is important for Curious Climber in order to smooth out the “crescent moustache”.
- Customize It: looking for a smaller or larger shawl? For a smaller shawl, work fewer sections. For a larger shawl, after Section 16 continue to work as established until desired size and then work Bind Off. Each section adds 4.5”/ 11.5cm to the wingspan and 1”/ 2.5cm to the depth. Larger shawls will require more yarn.
- Color It: have fun with color! The sample is shown in a single color, but you can easily make this a colorful design. If using 2 colors, pick one for the Stockinette Sections and the other for the Garter Sections. If looking for multiple colors, use a different color for each section.
- Watch It: check out the book for video links
- Colossians 3:1-2