Criostal Shawl
A meditation on lace knitting, the Criostal shawl achieves a traditional look using contemporary construction. Worked sideways beginning with only 3 stitches, this versatile design can be knitted in almost any gauge, and is highly customisable. The easy-to-memorise stitch repeat is suitable for beginner lace knitters, and will be appreciated by experienced lace knitters looking for an ‘autopilot’ project.
A meditation on lace knitting, the Criostal shawl achieves a traditional look using contemporary construction. Worked sideways beginning with only 3 stitches, this versatile design can be knitted in almost any gauge, and is highly customisable. The easy-to-memorise stitch repeat is suitable for beginner lace knitters, and will be appreciated by experienced lace knitters looking for an ‘autopilot’ project.
A meditation on lace knitting, the Criostal shawl achieves a traditional look using contemporary construction. Worked sideways beginning with only 3 stitches, this versatile design can be knitted in almost any gauge, and is highly customisable. The easy-to-memorise stitch repeat is suitable for beginner lace knitters, and will be appreciated by experienced lace knitters looking for an ‘autopilot’ project.
MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Yarn, Gauge, Needles
Fine Weight Shawl:
. use Nutiden held single-stranded
. aim for a gauge of 22 sts per 10cm, in lace pattern
. try 3.5mm needles, or as needed to meet gauge
. size Small makes for a single plate project
Heavy Weight Shawl:
. use Nutiden held double
. aim for a gauge of 13 sts per 10cm, in lace pattern
. try 6mm needles, or as needed to meet gauge
. size Small makes for a 2-plate project
Size
Small (Medium, Large) shawl measures approximately as follows:
Fine Weight Shawl: 135cm x 45cm (150cm x 50cm, 180cm x 55cm)
Heavy Weight Shawl: 150cm x 50cm (180cm x 55cm, 200cm x 60cm)
Alternatively, this shawl can be knitted to any size following instructions in the Appendix.