Shawl Knitting Pattern in rounded shape "Garter Hug"

The "Garter Hug" is a knitting pattern for a stole in rounded shape. The name says it all, there are no purl stitches involved. It is a chevron pattern that uses knit stitches only. The length of the shawl is easily adjustable.

The shape helps with keeping the shawl on your shoulders - which is often a problem when wearing shawls and you haven't got a shawl pin on your hands. It is achieved by working short rows (shown in a photo tutorial). A schematic will help to visualize the way how the stole is worked.

This is not a pattern for absolute beginners, but not difficult either. You need to know how to work decreases and double decreases, also the short row shaping is not suitable for knitting beginners. Basic knitting knowledge should be existing.

The sample shown in the pictures was made out of Schulana Antigua, which is an aran weight alpaca/merino yarn with a small amount of nylon added. Any yarn in a similar weight will work for the pattern. The pattern has been tested by several people. One person used Malabrigo Sock, classified as a light fingering, and had good results. Also cotton yarns or acrylic work well.

If you purchase the pattern, start knitting and (which I don't hope) get to a point where you don't know how to go on, my contact info is in the pattern. I am always happy to help. Please bear in mind that I sometimes need to sleep and don't spend all day on the internet. But I check my mails every day.

Please read below for more pattern details.

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The Garter Hug is an easy and relaxing stole to knit. It is worked from side to side in a chevron pattern. There are no purls involved. The rounded shape is achieved by using short rows.

The pattern is written. It includes a schematic to show the shape, a photo tutorial to show the short row technique used and a tick chart for optional use.

Difficulty level: advanced beginner (double decreases, short rows)

Yarn: Schulana Antigua (52% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 12% nylon; 110m/50g; 120yds/1.76oz); 5 skeins. Sample in a length of 150cm (60in) used 482m (572yds).

Needles: 5mm/US 8

Notions: yarn needle, 2 stitch markers

Gauge: 24 stitches/18 rows in chevron pattern = 10cm/4in.

Size: 35cm (14in) in width, the length is adjustable.