Bamboo Wedding Shawl
My wedding was over ten years ago, and at the time it felt like a big, swirling blur. But now I can remember every single detail like it was yesterday, from my red sequined shoes to the strawberry cobbler.
With the gift of time, I’m going to offer some totally unsolicited advice. It is this: the absolute, very best way to make your day memorable is to infuse it with details that come from your heart, such as… a beautiful hand knit shawl!
I truly believe that hand knit objects have power. As you or someone you love knits this Wedding Shawl, it will become steeped in the hopes and dreams of your big day. And as your wedding night cools down and you wrap your shawl around your shoulders, you will not only look drop dead gorgeous, but you will be reminded of those hopes and dreams, and you will take an important minute to thank your lucky stars!
This Wedding Shawl gets its extraordinary drape and beautiful shine from Habu’s Bamboo 20/12. In pristine white, Habu’s Bamboo is a perfectly cool choice for spring nights. Knit up in a simple, geometric pattern called Flemish Block Lace, the result is an understated elegance that never goes out of style.
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UPDATE: NOW IN BURNISH
April, 2020
What better way to celebrate new beginnings than by taking a classic pattern and revisiting it in Burnish, our 100% rayon from bamboo yarn. With an updated gauge and selvage edge detail, our Wedding Shawl has it all – something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, and #PurlSohoBambooWeddingShawl. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- 2 skeins of Habu’s Bamboo 20/12 or 2 skeins of Habu’s Dyed Bamboo. Approximately 1,440 yards required.
- A US 3 (3.25 mm), 24-inch circular needle (You could use a set of long straight needles instead, but with the size and weight of the shawl I highly recommend circular needles!)
Shop our wonderful collection of fingering-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!
Gauge
28 stitches = 4 inches in lace pattern
Size
22 inches wide and 60½ inches long, unblocked
NOTE: There is enough yarn left over to make the shawl about 9 inches longer if you’d like!
Pattern
Begin
Cast on 153 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Preparations Rows: Knit 7 rows.
Row 1 and all other odd numbered rows: K5, purl to the last 5 stitches, k5.
Row 2: K7, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, k6.
Row 4: K6, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat from * to last 7 stitches, k7.
Row 6: K5, k2tog, yo, *k5, yo, slip1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, k6.
Row 8: K7, *yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, k6.
Row 10: K8, *yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k5.
Row 12: K9, *yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo, k5, repeat from * to last 5 stitches (end the last repeat with a k4), k5.
Repeat Row 1-12 until the shawl measures 60 inches from the cast on edge.
Next Row: K5, purl to last 5 stitches, k5.
Knit 6 rows.
Bind off loosely in knit stitch and weave in the ends. For a very polished finish, gently block your shawl.
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wow. completely breathtaking.
Just gorgeous! Thank you for the pattern!
This is as stunning as it is moving. The thought of a handmade gift on such an incredible occasion is truly the icing on the wedding cake. Thank you for your gorgeous pattern, and your beautiful nature. You are a dear and wonderful friend, this is so obvious in all your commentaries. Even though we have never met, I look forward to all your postings, and I am an ardent fan. Thank you Whitney, FOR YOU!!!!
What type of yarn is this? Is it baby,sport,etc.. weight yarn. And is it cotton.
Thank you.
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Hello Mslnatick-
This is Bamboo yarn, lace weight and it is listed and linked in the materials section of this pattern above and here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8063-Habu-Textiles-2012-Bamboo
Thanks for your question!
Hi, what a lovely shawl!
I would love to make this using a slightly thicker yarn and casting on fewer stitches.
What is the repeat?
I love this project! Picked up a skein of this at your warehouse recently, and was planning on making a mini-shawl based on a pattern from the Wedding Knits book………I might have to use it for this one instead!
Hi Denise,
Without the edge stitches, the repeat is a multiple of 4 plus 3 (for example, 4 x 30 = 120 + 3 = 123). The way the Wedding Shawl pattern is written, with 5 edge stitches on each side, the repeat is a multiple of 14 plus 13 (14 x 8 = 112 + 13 = 125).
Please let us know if you have any more questions and good luck with your project!
Whitney
Absolutely gorgeous. Would love to make one for my future sister-in-law's wedding in July, but I know how to knit on the ProvoCraft Knifty Knitter looms, not on needles yet 🙁
What is preparations rows? I think I can do the rest of this- but I am not sure what the first part means.
Hi Cheryl,
All that Preparation Rows means is that those rows do not form a part of the lace pattern and so will not be repeated. Really, those rows are just the garter stitch edge.
Using the term “Preparation Rows” one of those knitting conventions that can make things more complicated than they are!
Thank you for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I am about 12″ into the Wedding Shawl and can see that two hanks won't get me to the suggested length. I am using the Habu and spent a goodly amount of time on the gauge. While gauge is not crucial in a shawl, I did want to get a good looking fabric and a good drape. I am using a 2.5 mm needle which is sometimes a #1 (US) and sometimes a #2. The shawl is 25-26 inches wide. I did cast on the suggested 153 sts and thought it was a bit wider than the suggested 22″. I know that the width of an item can change as more length is knit so I gave it a try. Well, it is still the same width and I can see I will need more yarn if I continue with 153 sts. It will hurt, but I think I must frog it and start over with 32 fewer sts., according to your explanation above.
I would appreciate your comments on my predicament.
In order to rip and start this shawl over, I looked up Flemish Lace. The pattern is multiples of 14 + 3. Then I added 10 sts to account for the 5 st border on each side.
Hi Laine,
It does sound like your gauge ended up a little big. But, if you are satisfied with the look and drape of your shawl so far and if you think that you have enough left on your skein to get to about 28 inches, I do think that you will be able to block your shawl to 60 inches. Keep in mind that if you decide to do this your shawl will grow a bit in length but will shrink a little in width.
Good luck and thank you for your question!
Whitney
Hi there!
I know this may sound scandalous (and I certainly hope it is not insulting) but I want to make this with a purple color for my step sister who will be married sometime next year. She prefers purples and browns over other colors. I just wanted to make sure that the total yardage needed for this project is 1520 in fingering yarn. Is this correct? Or would I need to buy more/less?
Thank you very much for the beautiful pattern and gift idea!
Hi Clair,
I didn't use all of the second skein of Bamboo, but I'm not precisely sure how many yards the shawl took. I would say a safe guess would be 1450 yards.
I love the idea of a purple wedding shawl – send us pictures!
Thanks for your question,
Whitney
If we wanted to make a scarf – i.e., half the width, would it be (4 x 15) + 1 = 60 cast on stitches? Thank you!!
Hi,
Just love the scarf but having difficulties, prob. cause I'm new at knitting. All the stitches I know but reading the pattern, for a dutchie, is the problem.
I want to make the scarf less wide, around 85 stitches. And there starts my problem. Want to make it with the 5 stitches on the edges. I just don't understand how many stitches I need to cast on.Do I cast on 3 x 30 + 3?
Other thing is understanding the pattern…the repeat starts at the star, does it? And when I make 3 times the repeat I have to have left the K stitches the row tells me, right? Or do I stop the repeat when I have just those last few K stitches left?
Hope you understand my ramblings and that you can help me!
Dani
Hi Dani,
To keep the 5 edge stitches you should cast on a multiple of 14 plus 13, so 83 would be perfect!
You will repeat what comes after the * in its entirety. So when the pattern says “…repeat from * to last 6 stitches…”, you will come to the end of the repeat and find that 6 stitches remain. In other words, yes to your first question (“when I make 3 times the repeat I have to have left the K stitches the row tells me”) and no to your second (“do I stop the repeat when I have just those last few K stitches left”).
I hope this helps clarify matters for you! Good luck!
Whitney
I love this project! But I definitely don't want white. There is no information in the yarn product link, is it fingering or lace weight?
Thanks!
Hi Megan-
It is a lace weight. Here is a link to all of our lace weights in lot of different colors:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/3-knitting-crochet-yarn?filters%5B%5D=2
Thanks for your question!
Hi! I am getting down to about 3 weeks before my wedding, and I wanted to know…if I were to make this lovely lovely shawl…how many hours might I be looking at? I have lots of free time before the wedding, but didn't want to make a futile attempt! I'm a quick knitter 🙂
THANK YOU!
Hi Tracy,
Get started now! It's definitely a big project – the yarn and the needles are thin, and the pattern's not totally mindless – but I knit mine in less than three weeks with not a lot of free time!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding – I'd be so pleased to know that the Wedding Shawl made an appearance on your big day!
Good luck!
Whitney
Hi Whitney,
LOVE this shawl but would like to make it in a more affordable yarn. I was thinking of using the habu fine merino you have on your website. Would this be a suitable substitution and is it very soft? I love the colours this yarn comes in, thinking perhaps peach-orange.
Are there any other cheaper yarns you would suggest?
Would really appreciate your advice!
Cath
Hi Cath,
You can definitely use the Habu Fine Merino, but it is, in fact, VERY fine and you would end up with a smaller, more diaphanous and more lightweight shawl. (If you do decide to use the Fine Merino, you may want to use a smaller needle.)
For a yarn more like the Habu Bamboo, you could try 2 skeins of Anzula's Mermaid, or 6 skeins of Spud & Chloe's Fine. Both include a shiny fiber that will make the shawl both beautiful and drapey! And both are a bit less expensive than the Bamboo…
Thanks for your questions and good luck!
Whitney
If I were to use straight needles what size should I use for the bamboo wedding shawl and
is there any cheaper yarn similalar to Habu Bamboo yarn?
Thanks
HI Sukeshi,
I would use Bryspun's 14 inch straight needles (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/256-Bryspun-Straight-Knitting-Needles).
And I recommended to Cath (in a comment above) a couple of less expensive, but still beautiful alternatives to the Habu Bamboo. Here they are again (this time with the links!): 2 skeins of Anzula's Mermaid (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8321-Anzula-Mermaid) or 6 skeins of Spud & Chloe's Fine (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/5884-Spud-Chloe-Fine).
Thanks for asking and good luck!
Whitney
I am doing wedding shawl on circular needle #3 as suggested but I am using the Bouton D'Or Merinosoi yarn .which suggests to use neddle # 4 US
I love the Bouton D'Or yarn . ,On # 3 needle the lace does not look as good as your image.
Do you think I can use # 2 US needle for Bouton D'Or yarn so the lace looks delicate.even though it suggests to use needle #4
PL give me your opinion on this
Thanks so much for your prompt reply to my earlier question.and so I am encouraged to get some more ideas from You.Thanks
Sukeshi
Hi again Sukeshi,
If you feel your lace looks too loose on the #3, then yes!! definitely try a #2. The needle recommendations on yarn labels are really just a starting point; please always free to adjust the needle to whatever size suits your tension, your taste and your purposes!
Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Whitney
Hi Whitney
I made this shawl with Bouton d'or Merisoi .It is 50″ .ICannot find the wool any more I need to make this shawl 10 ” more.Is it possible to block so it can strech to 10″ more? i don't know what to do? should i look for similar wool ,color to make my shawl longer? I have worked hard to make this.How can i make it useful? Pl suggest some solutions.
Thanks
sukeshi
Hi Sukeshi,
Do not panic! I would definitely try to block your shawl longer. It will almost positively grow! I can't find your particular yarn online, but I'm assuming it's a merino-silk blend, and silk does tend to grow a lot and merino can also be amenable to shaping. I think you're going to be okay!
Good luck. Let us know if you do end up needing more advice, but I hope not!
Whitney
Hi Whitney
Thank you so much……
I am very encouraged to know that the shawl could be blocked to add few inches .
The wool is Bouton d'orMerinosoi
30% wool.20%silk,50%Acrylic 864 24
I would love to visit your store in NY
I love your purl bee blog very much
I really appreciate your prompt responce
Sukeshi
Hi Whitney
You suggest to block the wedding shawl gently
What is gentle blocking?
I would appreciate if you could guide me how to do it
Thanks
Sukeshi
Hi Sukeshi-
Here is a tutorial on how to gently block a scarf. Thanks for your question!
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/blocking-tutorial/
– Molly
This beautiful! I will be making this with Sea Island Cotton. Can't wait!
Question on Bamboo Wedding Shawl, on row 6 after *
k5, yo,slip1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over, etc.
I'm lost, do u pass the “slip1” stitch over the “k2tog” stitch?
Thanks for the help. Betty
Just finished row 8 and some how I lost 9 stitches, is that possible? I started out with 153 and now I have 144. Can you tell me where I went wrong????
Alice
Hi Betty,
Yes, that's right!
Thanks for asking!
Whitney
Hi Alice,
I can't tell you exactly where you went wrong; lace patterns can certainly be tricky! One thought I have is I wonder if you're dropping yarn overs from the previous row. Are you recognizing what a yarn over looks like when you're working the odd number rows? It hardly looks like a stitch at all, and sometimes people fail to treat it like one.
In any case, I hope you sort it out. Please let us know if we can help again and good luck!
Whitney
Hi Whitnes,
Yep, my mistake was when I was doing the y o then the ssk, i was taking the yo with it, oops!
Thank's so much for your help!
Alice
Hi Whitney I am trying to make this as a scarf. I casted on 85 stitches as recommended (the multiple of 4 + 1) so that i have the 5 stiches of edging. I am in my first row and i keep having 8 stitches at the end of my repeat instead of six!?? What the heck am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Alli
Hi Alli,
I totally agree it is not working out! I am so sorry! With the wisdom that one year has brought me, I would now say that you should cast on a multiple of 14 plus 13. So, for you I would say to cast on 83 instead of 85.
I really am sorry about the extra work and probable frustration. I hope the rest of the shawl goes smoothly for you! Thank you also for exposing this error (I am removing the original response so that no one else is led down the wrong path!)
Whitney
Hi,
I wanted to use my Rowan fine lace in 921. Would you say that the gauge is similar to the recommended yarn on #3s?
Hi Kimh-
We are not totally familiar with that yarn but if it is a lace weight it will probably work fine, just make sure to do a gauge beforehand.
Thanks for your question.
Molly
Hi, I'm trying to knit this shawl, I'm still learning, I'm just curious was this shawl knit flat? I've tried to knit it and I dropped a few stiches, so I'm starting over. The first time I tried it I joined it. Am I not suppose to join it?
Sorry if the question might sound silly, I'm still learning.
Gina
Hi Gina-
It's not a silly question! This is shawl is knit flat. We recommend circular needles because they are less bulky than straight ones but you should just treat them the same way you would straight needles. Or, if it's too confusing you can also just use a long pair of straight needles.
Thank you for your question!
Molly
I just started this and can not get the first pattern row to work. If I subtract the first knit 7 and the last knit 6 that leaves 140 stitches that can not work out at 13 stitches to pattern. I must be doing something wrong because others do not seem to have a problem. Please help. Thanks
Just wanted to let you know I figured it out. It doesn't specifically say to start and end each row with 5 knit. Or at least I didn't see it. So I have made it to row 4 and although I have had to take out and start again and count before starting it works out. Even this easy pattern is a challenge for me and I have been knitting for almost 50 years!!!! But I love the pattern and though I usually knit prayer shawls for church this one is for me. I have a lovely beige with a gold thread. Perfect for that evening out. Thanks Patty
Hi Patty,
Although there are 5 knit stitches at the beginning and end of every row, they are written into the pattern. The actual pattern repeat is 14 stitches, not 13 (for example, Row 1 is k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, which is 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 4 = 14).
I wanted to point this out because, although I'm very happy you figured out the pattern, I'm concerned that you think it's more complicated than it really is. The pattern really works just how it is written!
Thank you so much for making this shawl and good luck!
Whitney
I have a question: I have a 320 yard skein of Habu NS-4 Vietnamese dupione silk. Is that enough to complete the shawl? Thanks!
Hi
Would love to make the Wedding Shawl, but am having trouble finding recommended yarn in stock. Would it be okay to use Anzula's Milky Way?
Hi Judy-
That would be a great substitution! You can check out our selection of Milky Way here: http://purlbee.squarespace.com/the-purl-bee/2011/5/15/whits-knits-bamboo-wedding-shawl.html
Or, if you'd like to get in touch with our website about the original yarn, just drop them a line at customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com and they can let you know the ETA.
Thank you!
Molly
What a lovely shawl! Thanks so much for the pattern!
After a year-long knitting hiatus I recently decided to pick up my needles again. I went to my LYS looking for a simple but interesting pattern that didn't require a lot of yarn; they had a shawl pattern that seemed easy and called for just two balls of Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace. Well, the lace pattern is pretty straightforward, but the resulting lace is … boring. I hopped online to search for an alternative and am thrilled to have found this beauty.
So, do you think my 2-ply laceweight will work? Will 920 yards suffice? And, if so, what needle size would you recommend (the ball band suggests size 2, but the CEY pattern calls for size 4)? Any guidance you can offer will be much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Nikki
HI Nikki,
I used about 1450 yards to make this shawl, so to make this same size you don't have enough yarn. If you decide to make go ahead and make it narrower and/or shorter, then yes, a 2-ply laceweight would be fine; and the needle size depends on how you knit and what you like! I would try a few swatches in stockinette stitch with different size needles until you like what you get!
Thanks so much for your questions and please let me know if you have any more!
Whitney
I just finished this shawl, using a thicker yarn (not quite as pricey as that recommended) to make sure I could do this pattern before investing in the suggested yarn. It turned out GORGEOUS!!! I love it so much and have gotten so many rave reviews on it. I ended up making myself a little FLIP BOOK (one row per page) so I could stay on track of which row I was working on. Suffice it to say that I had many "start-overs" on this project prior to making the little flip book, but I was DETERMINED to finish this!
I will definitely be making this shawl again, and this time, I WILL splurge and invest in the suggested yarn for it. It is such a CLASSIC piece and such an elegant and beautiful pattern!
Oh my, this has been a real labor of love to make this shawl for my daughter who gets married this January. I am still keeping my fingers crossed that I finish with 6 months to go.
I have struggled at every turn because I am a beginner. I was confused by row 12 that in parenthesis says (end the last repeat wit a K4), k5.
I don't get it, can you explain.
Hi Ingrid,
For Row 12, the last time you work the repeat, instead of yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo, k5, you will yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo, k4. At the end of that you should have 5 stitches left over, which you knit.
Congratulations on all fronts: your daughter's wedding and your ambitious project! Please let me know if you run into any more questions and good luck!
Whitney
Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern. I would like to knit it useing Blue Sky Alpaca Metalico, which is described as dk/sport weight, (5-6 st/in on # 3-5 needles). Would I be asking too much for help in adapting the # of stitches to cast on, and an estimate of how much yarn I would be needing? I have worked with this yarn before. Blocking really does "grow" it. I did see this shawl as a sample in a store in California. They identified the shawl as yours, but used 6 skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca Sport to make it up. (660 yds). Needless to say, it was gorgeous! Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
Linda
Hi Linda,
To cast on fewer stitches you should determine your gauge, multiply your gauge by the width you want your shawl to be and then cast on the number that is closest to being a multiple of 14 plus 13.
So, for example, if your gauge is slightly bigger, say 6 stitches to the inch, and you want a 22-inch shawl (like ours), then you would multiply 6 x 22 = 132. Then you would determine that 14 x 9 = 126 + 13 = 139 and you would cast on 139 stitches!
Even though it is quite a bit thicker, I'm surprised the sample you saw used so little of the Blue Sky Sport, less than half what I used of the Habu Bamboo (1450 yards). I would guess that if you were making the same size shawl as ours, you would need about a 1000 yards of Metalico, but get extra just in case because it's a tough guess!
This will be beautiful in Metalico, by the way. We'd love to see your finished shawl!
Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Whitney
If I wanted to add beads via the crochet hook method could you suggest the spots they would go best? Do you have any beaded patterns? This is a lovely wedding shawl.
If I wanted to add beads via the crochet hook method could you suggest the spots they would go best? Do you have any beaded patterns? This is a lovely wedding shawl.
Hi vhcrna,
What a pretty idea! It may take a little experimenting to find the exact right spots for the beads, but I'd think every sixth row on the yarn overs might look nice. Another option would be at the peak of each chevron. But really, as long as you decide on a consistent spot and don't overdo it, I don't think you can go wrong!
Thanks so much for asking and for the great idea!
Whitney
Hi Whitney,
I like your website very much, and all the things you make.
Im trying to do the wedding shawl for at least a month, but everytime i stuck in the same phase.
I cast on 125 stitches, 8×14 +10+3=125.
Until row 8 everything is going well, but from these point- k3, k2tog, yo, k1- it's ruin.
The pattern is moving one step to the right- instead of being in oblique line (up-right), the "yo" is moving one more step to the right side, and afterwards, the subsequent pattern is continuing with these mistake.
the wrong pattern the correct one
l l l l 0 l l l 0 l
l l 0 l l l l 0 l l
l 0 l l l l 0 l l l
0 l l l l 0 l l l l
please help me im hopeless.
thank you,
Amit from Israel
the wrong
l l l l 0
l l 0 l l
l 0 l l l
0 l l l l
Hi Amit,
Your cast on number should work fine and the pattern also works fine, so I think you may need to keep knitting through a few repeats to see if the lace pattern starts to emerge for you. I can't totally remember, but it may be that Row 8 is where the chevron peaks and so there may be an unexpected jog there that works out once you have knit subsequent rows.
If not, then we'll have to troubleshoot where your lace has gone awry! Please keep us posted and thank you so much for your question!
Whitney
Hello,
I'm really loving this pattern and so far everything is going well. However, I used #6 needles (recommended with the yarn I'm using) not thinking that the size would change that much. It's now 28 inches wide. Will blocking and stretching lengthwise make it a bit narrower? This is the third knitting project for me, and I don't have any experience with blocking.
Thanks for your help!
Hi Jan-
No, blocking will not make it smaller. In order to get a project to be the correct size you need to make sure you're getting the same gauge as the pattern calls for. We always list the gauge at the top of our patterns. The idea is that you knit a swatch before you get started on the project to make sure you are getting the same number of stitches per inch. If you aren't you can adjust the needles or yarn you are using.
The good news is that in the case of a shawl like this the fit isn't as important as it would be with a garment. So as long as you are happy with how your shawl is looking it probably won't matter if it's a bit wider.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Whitney, I would like to make this shawl for my Granddaughter who is to be married in June. Her dress is lite ivory & I would like to use Anzula Milky Way (Au Natural). Would this work and how much yarn would I need.
Thank you, Anne
Hi Anna,
Sounds totally gorgeous! You should be fine with three skeins of the Milky Way.
Your granddaughter sounds very lucky to have a grandmother like you! Good luck to her!
Whitney
Hello,
I have offered to make a wrap/shawl/shrug for my future daughter-in-law for their June wedding and she has chosen yours (nice taste!). I have never made such a large and delicate project though I am a fairly experienced knitter eg baby garments.
I am so looking forward to getting started, however I am a bit daunted by the pattern complications some have encountered and obviously a mistake means a lot of unpicking. Please could you confirm that any mistakes in the pattern have been corrected and that if I follow it as it is written I should be in safe hands? 🙂 Thank you to the contributor who says she uses a little flip book to keep her on track with the rows; what a useful tip, I will definitely be taking her advice.
My plan is to knit it in Debbie Bliss, lace weight Rialto on UK no 12 needles (2.75mm) but I will try a tension square first. The finished size is probably less important than the look/feel of it. I have also learned a new word, Diaphanous, thank you. Thanks too for the blocking tutorial as I have never bothered with this but will do on this item when I finish.
Jackie
Oh dear, I have realised that the bamboo yarn which you describe as lace-weight is definitely not comparable to any lace-weight yarns in the uk. I only noticed this when I saw that the 700m per hank they specify for the Habu 20/12 on Soho yarns is per 8 1/2 -9 1/2 ozs! what a strange way of expressing yardage! I spent the last 2 days researching a substitute in a 4ply (which I believe you call fingering) on line but sadly stocks in a good yarn in a nice white are quite limited. I cannot find one with a good sheen but hey-ho I think the Rowan wool/cotton 50:50 blend in 4ply is my best option. The yardage is 197yds to 50g do you think this will be too heavy for this shawl? I really don't want to lose the lightness of the pattern but it does seem to be the best equivalent. Please comment. Thank you, Jackie
HI Jackie,
You inspired me to read through all the comments left on this project over the last two and a half years! I see that I made a mistake in how to adjust the width of the shawl, but there has never been an error in the actual pattern. Considering how many people have asked about wonky stitch counts and lace gone awry, I can see why you might wonder about the accuracy of the pattern, but really it's just a hazard of lace knitting that without constant vigilance, mistakes do happen!
Having said that, I encourage you to go ahead with your plans. It will be such a special way to welcome your daughter-in-law into the family and such a satisfying project to complete. Please let us know if you run into any problems and we'll try to help! And thank you for your question!
Whitney
HI Jackie,
Rowan's Wool Cotton is a very nice yarn, but it is a tad thicker than the Habu Bamboo. This isn't necessarily a problem, since a shawl doesn't, after all, have to fit. Also, the Wool Cotton, as you probably know, doesn't have a sheen. On the other hand, the cotton will lend a nice drape and it is a very soft and comfy yarn, plus it's presumably easy to get in the UK!
And just to complicate your decision, we do ship overseas everyday!
Thanks for asking. Please let us know if we can help more and good luck!
Whitney
Can you please explain to me or send me a picture of a circle needle? I'm confuse on how to use a circular needle if the job is straight. Thank you
Hi Fatima-
A circular needle is essentially two needles that are attached by a cable, they look more like a U than a circle. They are called circular needles because you can use them to knit in a circle when making a hat or socks or anything in a tube shape. However you do not have to use them in this way. You can also knit back and forth on them like you would with any pair of needles, simply switching them in your hands after each row like you would with straight needles.
We use circular needles for almost every project because they are less bulky than traditional straight needles and because, depending on the cable length, they can also hold a lot more stitches than most straight needles.
Here is a link to our circular needles. There is a photo too: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8-Skacel-Addi-Turbo-Circular-Needles
Thank you for your question!
Molly
Hi Whitney,
Thanks. As I said I am now knitting it in the Regia 4ply superwash merino/polyamide/angora mix which is lovely and soft if a tad 'fluffy'. i managed to get 6 balls, 200m per 50g ball and have very nearly finished the first ball,; it has made 8.5 inches of shawl so it may end up being slightly short of the 60" even after blocking but it is for a petite girl! The pattern is working out beautifully, no glitches (only of my own making where I have dropped a stitch once or twice or have managed to work a hole in the wrong place and failed to notice!) It is a really nice pattern but needs concentration!
Thanks, Jackie
Hi there,
I am working Row 6 of the pattern:
Row 6: K5, k2tog, yo, *k5, yo, slip1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, k6.
When you get to YO, SLIP 1, K2TOG –> Do you keep the yarn in front of your work when knitting 2 together? The first time I did this row, I kept the yarn in front, and it wound up tangling with the slipped stitch every time, so when I passed the slipped stitch over, it closed the hole in that row of lace.
Does that make sense?
This is a beauty! I was thinking to do it in anzula Milky Way. Would it drape similarly?
Hi Leslie,
Yes, you do keep the yarn in front, so what you should be doing is this…
Bring the yarn forward into the purl position; slip the next stitch purlwise; knit 2 together (with the yarn coming from the front of the work, then around the back of the right needle in a counterclockwise direction); pass the slipped stitch (which is the second stitch on the right needle) over the first stitch; and in the end, the second stitch on the right needle should be your yarn over.
I'm not sure where you're going awry, but I hope this breakdown of the steps sorts out your problem. If not, please let us know and we'll work it out! Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Whitney
Hi Glory,
Yes, I think that would be an absolutely beautiful substitute!
Let us know how it goes and thanks for asking!
Whitney
What other kind or type of yarn can you use for the bamboo wedding shawl.
I have some Blue Heron Bamboo Lace (1260 yd; #1-3) in milk chocolate that I want to make into the Wedding Shawl. Would you estimate a project with 125 stitches would make the 60" length?
Hi Bonnie,
Yes, my best guess is that you'll get to 60 inches! I got there with only about two hundred more yards than you have and on 28 more cast-on stitches. (Please keep in mind that I'm assuming you'll knit at the same gauge that I did.)
Thanks for asking and good luck with your shawl!
Whitney
Hi Joy,
You can use Habu's Dyed Bamboo, which is the same as the Bamboo 20/12 only… dyed! It's right here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9119-Habu-Textiles-Dyed-Bamboo .
Some other great options would be…
Anzula's Sebastian: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8197-Anzula-Sebastian
Anzula's Milky Way: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9132-Anzula-Milky-Way
and
Jade Sapphire's Sylph: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9046-Jade-Sapphire-Sylph
All of these have a wonderful drape and a ton of beauty.
Please let us know if you need help deciding and thank you so much for asking!
Whitney
Hi– I just finished my gauge swatch and am a bit confused about how to measure the 7 stitches /inch since there isn't really any place in the pattern where you have 7 stitches going across without increases or decreases or holes. When I'm measuring, should I count these as a single stitch? Or could you suggest a larger gauge area that I could measure? I *think* my gauge might be 6-6.5/inch using #3 needles, but I'm not sure if I'm measuring correctly.
Also, I'm confused about the conflicting yarn weight info I'm seeing–on ravelry, it's listed as fingering weight with about 650-700 yards needed, in the comments I saw you responded lace weight in a few places with a much higher yardage but said the suggested yarn was like a fingering weight also. I purchased based on the ravelry info so I have 775 yards of fingering weight in a wool/silk blend. Will this work? Do I need to make adjustments to the stitch count?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Nicole
Hi Nicole,
For your gauge swatch I suggest casting on 27 stitches and working the stitch pattern over those stitches. Once you have knit about 4 inches, measure the entire width of the swatch. It should be almost four inches, 3 4/5 inches to be exact (28 stitches would be exactly four inches).
And as far as the yardage for the project goes, I think you might have gotten confused with the skein yardage, which is approximately 700 yards per skein. The shawl actually uses 1400-1500 yards of yarn.
And, finally, I'd say the Habu Bamboo is right in between a lace and fingering weight, which is why there may be some ambiguity. What's important is that you like the way your yarn looks when you knit it to gauge.
I hope this puts you on the right path. Please let us know if you have any more questions and thank you so much for these!
Whitney
This is the most beautiful thing that I have ever knitted! The daughter of my best friend is getting married on August 23rd ~ I lost my dear friend to cancer nearly four years ago.
I am nearing the end after working on it since mid-May and I have a question about blocking it. Is the blocking mandatory? I am not a very experienced blocker and am more than a little anxious about blocking this delicate creation. What is the downside to not blocking it? Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you 🙂
Hi Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss, and at the same time, so happy that your friend’s daughter has you to fill in at this time in her life. Knitting her a wedding shawl is a very kind gesture, and I feel honored to have a played a very small role in this story!
The reasons to block your finished shawl are if you want to try to stretch it a little bigger, if you want to even out your stitches, or if you used a yarn that really benefits from blocking (try blocking your gauge swatch to see if this last reason is true for you). The dangers are that your shawl could grow bigger than you expected (or wanted!), especially if you knit with a plant fiber, and that the dye could bleed a bit, especially if you used a very saturated color.
Here, anyway, are simple instructions for blocking: Soak the shawl in warm water with a little gentle soap; rinse it; squeeze out the excess water (don’t wring or twist); and neatly lay the shawl out flat on a dry towel.
And, finally, if you are happy with the way your shawl looks without having blocked it, there is certainly no law that says you have to block it. Just don’t!
Thanks so much for question and I hope the wedding is beautiful! Please let us know if you have any other questions…
Whitney
Dear purl bee; I want to use this beautiful pattern to make a baby blanket for my first grandson due in December, I have 1480 yards of Patons Dreamtime 4 ply my other daughter brought back on recent trip to Australia for her first nephew , so it is very special, can you help me figure out how many stitches I should cast? I am a new knitter and don’t know how to do that, I made a washcloth to learn and practice the pattern, also tried the gauge route but don’t really know what I’m looking for, although it asks for 3.25mm needles I think I like 4 mm, with that I got like 6sts per inch and 1 1/3 inches for 10 rows, (stockinette) I measured in several places, also made a swatch with the pattern but its hard to measure, I will appreciate any suggestion you give me, maybe I should use smaller needle, I don’t know, thank you very much, its a pleasure to visit your site, thank you
Hi Maritza,
Since you’re not too sure about your in-pattern gauge, I can’t really accurately help you with how many stitches to cast on, but I can hopefully get you on the right path! First of all, you have plenty of yarn for, let’s say, a 30 x 36-inch baby blanket. Second of all, reading about Paton’s Dreamtime, it sounds like it is a pretty comparable weight to Habu’s Bamboo, so that’s good! And finally, this stitch pattern works over a number that is a multiple of 14 plus 13. So, presuming you get the same gauge as this pattern does (7 stitches to the inch in pattern), you would multiply 30 (the width) x 7 (the gauge) = 210 and the nearest number that is a multiple of 14 plus 13 would be 209, so you would cast on 209 stitches!
I also want to point you in the direction of our Swatching for Gauge Tutorial. It might help you get ready! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/08/29/swatching-for-gauge/
Thank you so much for all of your questions. Please let us know if we can help you along the way!
Whitney
I have started this beautiful shawl a few times, and have decided that I need a chart to follow. Is there a chart available?
I loved visiting your store, and found your staff very helpful.
Hi Rita-
Unfortunately we don’t have a chart for this pattern but we’d be happy to help you if you’re getting tripped up on any specific step, just let us know.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
hi, which would be the easier project if any – this one or the ‘whisper wrap’? thanks so much, S
Hi Suraya!
The difficulty level is probably very comparable between the two. I personally think the Bamboo Wedding Shawl might be a little more manageable because the width is smaller. Each row on the Whisper Wrap is very long!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Wow. Very prestigious knits, calls for two skeins at $67 and two over $90, that’s over $300 for a shawl. I believe in quality, but that’s extreme.
Hi Jenn-
We are always happy to offer less expensive alternatives for any of our projects! But to be clear, this project calls for two skeins of the 20/12 Bamboo OR 2 skeins of the Dyed Bamboo, so two skeins total, not four.
For some less expensive alternatives, this project would work well with any of the following yarns:
2 skeins of Anzula Mermaid: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8321-Anzula-Mermaid
2 skeins of Khata: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9422-Jade-Sapphire-Khata
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
This is absolutely stunning!
Would this work up for a cowl – in the Anzula Mermaid Lace weight?
I have 2 skeins each 700 yds.
Thanks for suggestions. Living in southern California makes a difference in weight of yarn so am glad to have the lace weight purchased from you in March 2014. I’d like to make something for friend before 2015 is over!
Hi Marny!
The mermaid is definitely thinner than the bamboo fingering weight yarn. You could hold the Mermaid double, and then the gauge would work well for this pattern, but then I think you will not have quite enough yarn! I think if you like the idea of a lacey cowl, you could make this pattern as is, and attach the two ends together!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Dear Purlbee
I would like to knit this wrap as a gift for my best friends wedding this September.
Instead of the bamboo yarn I ordered the Anzula Mermaid in Maple for it. Since this is a different weight yarn, do you have any tips for me to make this gift the best it can be? I am a loose knitter!
Thanks as always!
Monique
Hi Monique!
My recommendation is to hold the Mermaid double to bulk up the weight of the yarn. I highly recommend that you do a gauge swatch of the Mermaid held single and double before casting on the entire wrap. You might prefer one over the other. Happy Knitting!
Sophia
I love to make but am a beginner, I only know knit and purl stitches can u tell me how to learn other stitches.
Thanks
Hi Lynn,
So glad to hear you like the pattern! For all the other stitches in the pattern we have some great tutorials on our blog! You can find tutorials for the k2tog and ssk here; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit/tutorials-knit/decreases-tutorials-knit/
Here you can find the tutorial for the yo; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/11/11/yarn-over-yo/
Good luck with the pattern! Happy Knitting.
Jake
I have about 1300 yds of Habu’s XS-5 “Lace Bamboo” that I was hoping to use for this shawl, should that be enough?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for the comment! The pattern calls for about 1450 yards of the XS-24B bamboo which knits like a sport weight. You can absolutely use the yarn you have it just might not make quite as long of a shawl. Also since your yarn is a thinner weight than the pattern calls for I recommend making a gauge swatch to find the appropriate needle size. I would try a US 1 needle and see if that works nicely.
I hope this helps and feel free to write back with anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
I was gifted 4 skeins of sock a licious yarn….do you think this yarn will drape well…Although I love the yarns that are recommended. Beautiful pattern. Fairly new at knitting. Love lace patterns.
Thank you ,
Annette
Hi Annette,
Thank you for the comment! I see no reason why you can’t use that yarn. I have never worked with it personally but it looks like it will be beautiful. It might not be as heavy of a yarn so the drape may be a little different and it’s a little bit of a finer gauged yarn than the pattern was designed for but I’m all for experimenting! I recommend doing a little swatch to get a fabric you like and to see how the yarn drapes in that stitch pattern.
I hope this helps and feel free to write us back if you need anymore advice!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi, I’m fairly new to knitting and this site has been invaluable in the process of learning so thank you. I just wanted to make sure which cast on to use on this project, I use long tail but knitting 7 rows after the cast on one means row 1 (k5, p to last 5, k5) ends up on the right side of the piece. Is that correct?
Thank you,
Mariana
Hi Mariana,
Thank you for writing us! I’m so glad to hear you’ve found our blog helpful with your learning to knit! Actually row 1 and all odd numbered rows are going to be wrong side rows since they are purling rows. Until you start doing row 1 your 7 knit rows should be the same on both sides so row 1 dictates which becomes the right/wrong side of the work.
I hope this clarifies things for you and feel free to write back if you have any more questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
When you are doing ssk, does it matter if you slip both knitwise, or should you slip one knitwise and then one purlwise?
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for the comment! We do ssk with a slip one knit-wise and then slip one purl-wise and then slip them back onto the left needle and knit them together. Here’s a great tutorial on our blog that demonstrates; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2007/01/12/slip-slip-knit-ssk/
Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
I’m struggling a little with row 6, when you slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch back. Does that slipped stitch end up back on the left needle and then worked in the remaining pattern? Is it passed over and dropped? I’m not sure.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for the comment! Yes this is a slipped stitch that is a decrease so it’s passed over the k2tog and dropped off the needle.
Feel free to write us back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
I would like to use this pattern, but I would like to do it on two needles. How do I half the stitches to get the correct pattern?
Hi Jackie,
Thank you for the comment! This is a pattern that is a little tricky to alter in this way. The stitch pattern repeats are 14 stitches so if you are going to adjust your cast on I would subtract a number that is a multiple of 14. Unfortunately I cannot reconfigure the pattern for you, as it can be a lengthy process, but if you have any other questions about it or would like any other advice please don’t hesitate to ask!
Good Luck!
Jake
Hi,
I noticed in the ssk tutorial that you slip one knitwise and then slip one purlwise. I normally slip both stitches knitwise for ssk.
Which method should I use?
Thanks, Cynthia
Hi Cynthia,
Thank you for the comment! This is a great question, a lot of patterns use ssk with two slipped stitches knit-wise. We like the way it looks when one stitch is slipped knit-wise and the second purl-wise because it’s a little bit tighter since only one stitch is twisted. It is all really a personal preference, as long as you are getting a left slanting decrease either one should be fine so I would try them out and see which you prefer the look of!
Let me know if there’s anything else you would like to clarify!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi, I am wondering how using a different Habu Bamboo (other than the 20/12) will change the shawl. I can’t find the 20/12 locally, but my LYS has the XS-31, which seems to be a similar weight, although without the two to compare physically, I can’t really tell. The 31 has 55 yds to the oz, and the 20/12 has 80 yds to the oz, so … would that mean the 31 is a heavier weight yarn? And consequently a bigger and slightly heavier shawl? Or do I have it backwards? (knitting math … sometimes tricky … ) There are other weights of Habu Bamboo, too, and they seem to be lace weights, which would probably make the shawl much lighter?
My daughter saw the store sample when we were visiting NY last fall, and she absolutely fell in love with it. I’d love to make it for her for her 30th birthday and 5th wedding anniversary. But she’s a slender young thing and I want to make sure the shawl doesn’t turn out to be like a blanket or throw.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Cammie
Hi Cammie,
Thank you for the comment! I believe that should work fine as a substitute yarn. I’m not entirely sure because I have not worked with that particular weight of Habu’s Bamboo but it seems to be very close in weight so I would try it, you may just want to do a small swatch to check your needle size. Yes the yardages are different so it will be a slightly heavier of a shawl. You shouldn’t have to change the pattern if you are alright with the finished piece coming out slightly wider than the dimensions we have posted. If you were to use a lace weight option it will make a lighter weight shawl but it will also have a thinner width, so that may be a better option if you don’t want it to be too big!
I hope this helps and feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi
I have been trying your beautiful pattern Bamboo wedding shawl.
The number of stitches do not add up.
Cast 153 Ex. Row 2 – K7, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, K3, k2tog, yo, K4 repeat to last 6 stitches. I keep getting 5 stitches at the end rather than 6 as your pattern reads.
This carries on wit the rest of the rows.
I have tried at least 14 times. I am about to give up…
Please help help, it is such a beautiful pattern….
Thank you maria
Hi Maria,
Don’t give up! I assure you the stitches do add up; we just have to figure out where you’re going awry.
First, you might want to make sure you’re making the yarn over correctly. Often people misunderstand a yarn over, which throws their stitch counts off completely. Here’s our video tutorial on the subject:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/11/11/yarn-over-yo/
Second, let’s break down Row 2 as an example. The repeat is k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, and it equals 14 stitches:
k2tog = 2 stitches
yo = 0
k1 = 1
yo = 0
ssk = 2
k3 = 3
k2tog = 2
yo = 0
k4 = 4
2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 4 = 14
You work this repeat ten times: 14 x 10 = 140 stitches.
Plus the 7 stitches you started the row with = 147, which leaves you with 6 at the end… 153!
I really hope this helps you sort out your problem. If not, please let us know what you suspect might be going wrong and we’ll try again. Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Whitney
OMG thank you for that video about YO. The tutorial I watched made it seem like a regular knit was required after every YO so I kept ending up with extra stitches and a very bizarre looking shawl.
Now I’m on track and it is starting to look like a real shawl. Thank you!
I’m looking for a specific color to make this beautiful wrap so based on the tags, should I be looking for a fingering weight yarn? Does the number of ply matter?
Hello Micky!
Yarn is measured by ply in different parts of the world but unfortunately in the US most companies do not follow a standard of ply systems. What’s most important for the yarn choice is to consider the gauge, which in this case is 7 stitches = 1 inch in the lace pattern. You would want to find a yarn that can yield that gauge in order to have the shawl come out the same size as the pattern suggests. Many sport weight yarns and possibly some thicker fingering weight yarns would be able to work. Best of luck finding the perfect color!
Hi Micky,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, if you are looking for a specific color then you will want to search for a fingering weight or a heavy fingering weight. Either will work!
Best,
Adam
I want to make this sweater with a yarn i already have.
i have 1375 yards of my yarn and the pattern calls for two skeins of the Haku yarn which is equal to 1520 yards. How much yarn, if any was left over from making this sweater? Not sure if i can get anymore of the yarn i have!
Hello Kathy,
This pattern was intended to be a shawl, not a sweater! There is no shaping or arm holes at all. Since it is a shawl, there is flexibility in the sizing! You could always make the finished size a little smaller to accommodate your yarn. I would simply knit until I estimated I would have enough for the border and then finish off when I ran out.
Happy stitching! -Alyson
beautiful shawl
I love this design!
I am having difficulty with the pattern in rows 8, 10 and 12. I see that the repeats are in sets of 14 stitches. With each of the above rows I end up having to knit 7, 6 and 6 stitches respectively at the end of the rows. I have counted the stitches in the row to confirm the 153 needed as well as marking each set of repeating stitches in the row as I am knitting. Is there something that I am missing in working these rows? Any suggestions for working this pattern would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Rhonda-
Hmmm. The pattern is definitely correct, so somehow you have an extra stitch! Have you double checked that you’re starting those rows with 7, 8, and 9 stitches, respectively? Are you sure you’re starting each repeat with a yarn over? Are you ending each repeat with 1, 3, and 5 stitches, respectively? And finally, all I can think of is that finding one extra stitch amongst 153 can be pretty tricky (and time consuming!). If none of my questions trigger the answer, I suggest a deep breath and some more very careful counting!
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you’re unable to uncover the mystery. We’ll try again!
Whitney
superbe ce châle! Avez-vous le patron en français s.v.p ? Merci beaucoup
Hi Petite Fleur-
I’m sorry but we don’t have this pattern available in French. Sorry we can’t be of more help=
Best-
Molly
j’aimerai savoir s.v.p si vous pouviez le faire en diagramme ou en schéma ? Ce serait sympa merci beaucoup!
Hello Petite Fleur!
We unfortunately haven’t created a chart yet, but it would be fun and easy to devise one! Get some graph paper and use some symbols that make sense to you in order to map out the lace sequence. Best of luck and happy knitting! -Alyson
I cannot wait to try this shwal
While I love this pattern, I haven’t made it yet. I’ve been searching for a poncho pattern without much luck. I think this would make a beautiful poncho. Any chance you can adjust the pattern and finishing? I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Hello Joanne!
While we aren’t able to re-design this pattern at this time, I think it would be quite easy to apply this stitch pattern to any simple poncho pattern. Keep in mind that the lace design is created with a multiple of 14 stitches! We’re so glad you like the pattern, best of luck finding the ideal poncho! -Alyson
My soon to be DIL wants this shawl. It is beautiful. When I click on the Bamboo 20/12 to order the yarn it takes me to a site with Bamboo SX24. Is this the same? As she lives in Phoenix, AZ this will be wonderful for her.
Hello, Patricia!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, the Bamboo XS-24 will work perfectly for this shawl. This shawl would be perfect those Phoenix temperatures! Happy knitting!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi everybody. I find this shawl very pretty and I am going to get married in Spring. I am American but started knitting after I left the country and I am sorry to see I do not understand the various abbreviations. I am sure I will find them somewhere though.
I am not sure mine will look as nice as the one pictured but I will do my best.
Hello, Kiara!
Thank you for writing in! Congrats on your engagment! I am glad that you are enjoying this pattern, it is so classic and beautiful and I am certain that it will complement your dress wonderfully! Here is a key for the abbreviations (I hope I got them all!). If you have further questions, please let us know!
K: Knit (For example, K5 means knit 5).
k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together (Tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/knit-two-together-k2tog/)
yo: Yarn over
ssk: Slip, slip, knit (Tutorial here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk/)
slip1: Slip one stitch knitwise (To do this insert the right needle into the next stitch on the left needle as if you were knitting the stitch then move this stitch off the left needle. The stitch will now be on the right needle and twisted.)
Best,
Kumeko
Hi;
I would like to start this beautiful shall, but I do not know what ssk, and SSK means. I do not see SSK on this patters, but I have seen it before. This is a very elegant shall; and the designer of course, is a very talented woman!! Thanks for sharing this. Virginia Lopez
Hello, Virginia!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! Thank you so much for your kind words! We have a wonderful tutorial on the SSK stitch here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk/.
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi:
I am just starting to get ready to knit the Wedding Shawl for my niece. I like to look at everything before I get started to help me understand the whole process. After looking over the Wedding Shawl pattern I have two questions. First, the instructions say to cast on 153 stitches with a pattern stitch count of 14 stitches. When I divide 153 by 14 my result is 10.21. What am I missing? Shouldn’t my result be an even number ?
Second, what it the pattern name? I’ve looked on the Internet andcan’t seem to locate it.
Thanks,
Jo-Ann
Hello, JoAnn!
Thank you for writing in! Sorry for the terribly delayed response! You are correct, the cast-on for this pattern is 153 and the stitch pattern repeats are 14 stitches. The pattern is worked over 14 stitches for a total of 140 stitches, but prior to working the stitch pattern and following the stitch pattern are additional knit stitches that total up to 13 stitches (for a grand total of 153 stitches). Here’s a break down for row 2 as an example:
The repeat is k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, and it equals 14 stitches:
k2tog = 2 stitches
yo = 0
k1 = 1
yo = 0
ssk = 2
k3 = 3
k2tog = 2
yo = 0
k4 = 4
2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 4 = 14
You work this repeat ten times: 14 x 10 = 140 stitches.
Plus the 7 stitches you started the row with = 147, which leaves you with 6 at the end… 153!
Does that make sense?
The stitch pattern is the Flemish Block Lace pattern from Barbara Walker’s A Second Treasury of Knit Patterns
If you have further questions please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I am finding your patterns quite interesting and relatively easy. Please keep me in your mail. thank you JMJ.
Am surprised you don’t offer a full shot of the finished shawl, laid out flat so one can determine the final shape and design direction.
Would be loathe to start w/o this overal sense of the piece.
I love all the yarn I have purchased from this wonderful company.
The customer service is the best.
I am going to order the yarn today for this beautiful Bamboo Wedding Shawl. I think I like the silver color. Do you think it knits up dark or is it on the lighter side. Also, do you happen to know how many rows it will take to complete the pattern? I would like to plan on how may rows per week I would need to finish it.
Thank you for this great website.
Maura
Absolutely beautiful. I only wish that I had come across this pattern a while ago. It would have made a beautiful gift for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Unfortunately I am not a fast enough knitter to have it done in time. But I may turn it into a baby blanket by adjusting the number of stitches cast on.
Hi I just can seem past Row # 6 some how when I get to the end I’m missing 3 stitches I double counted my stitches . I don’t know what is wrong. In the beginning it says to k2tog, and yo *k5 , yo to the end and repat the patern from * to *. Please help!
Hi Nora,
Thanks for contacting us! Row 6 is tricky because you k5, k2tog, yo and then you will only repeat the pattern after the *. Just make sure that you are repeating “k5, yo, slip1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over, yo, k4, k2tog, yo” and not the k5, k2tog, yo, which comes before the * sign. I hope that I’ve helped you!
Best,
Adam
Even though the number of stitches at the end of the row is correct, the number of stitches after I complete row 6 totals 151 not 153. Is that correct. Do the number of stitches in the rows fluctuate?
Hi Amy,
Thanks for writing us! Be sure that you are following the directions after the asterisk. This states: *k5, yo, slip1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over, yo, k4, k2tog, yo. Before the asterisk the directions say to k5, k2tog, yo and this should only be done once, at the beginning of the row. I hope that this is where the problem lies. If not, then get back to me and I’d be happy to help you along!
-Adam
I really love this pattern, was wondering if I can knit a scarf
Would like to know the multiple of stitches to cast if I want to knit a scarf
Hi Alka,
Sorry for the late response! So glad you love this pattern! Without the edge stitches, the repeat is a multiple of 4 plus 3 (for example, 4 x 30 = 120 + 3 = 123). The way the Wedding Shawl pattern is written, with 5 edge stitches on each side, the repeat is a multiple of 14 plus 13 (14 x 8 = 112 + 13 = 125). You can do any width you’d like!
Best,
Adam
Hi Adam,
In your above calculation, why did you chose “8”, 14 X 8? I would also like to make this shawl with a different width.
Thanks!
Robin
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out! The number 8 was just used as an example to write out the equation, but you can substitute the 8 with any number to adjust your cast on number.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi –
I love this pattern. Do you think it would work in Louet Euroflax linen?
Thanks so much!
Hi Lisa!
Thanks for writing us. So glad you love the pattern. I think Euroflax would be wonderful in this shawl, but it would change the gauge a bit. I also recommend using Kalinka, which is 100% linen and is more comparable to the Habu Bamboo in gauge. I hope you enjoy knitting this!
-Adam
I would like to make this shawl for my daughters wedding. Any suggestions on alternate yarn. I want it slightly off white and a bit heavier. This is a fall wedding g.
Hi Joanne,
Thanks for writing in! This shawl would make a beautiful wedding accessory for fall! I suggest you look at Anzula – Cricket, which is a bit heavier and warmer. I hope you like the suggestion!
Best,
Adam
Hi, I am knitting this shawl for my daughter, who is getting married in October. She didn’t want cream as she is still not sure whether she will be a white or cream bride, I am knitting it in a royal blue. It is beautiful but I have had to restart 3 times.I have to concentrate each row. Can you tell me any tricks to knit it quicker without the errors I make. I seem to go a number of rows forward and then have to undo one or two. I am in Australia and am knitting in in a bamboo 4ply from Bendigo wools. Feels lovely. 34″ done. Thanks for a beautiful pattern.
Hello Chris,
Thanks for writing us! This shawl will look so great in royal blue. I think it will turn out lovely. As for tips on how to stop making mistakes, that is a tough one! I like to tick off each row I do after I knit it in order to not repeat the same row again and again. Also, I think it’s a good idea to count your stitches after every few rows. After a while the pattern repeat should come naturally. I hope this helps!
-Adam
Hi, I have couple of other questions
Is the length measurement 60″ flat or hanging?
I have never heard of blocking before. Just read up on it. Which method would you suggest for this bamboo shawl? I am scared of doing anything to it.
I also have found a way to decrease errors. I use a contrasting thread and weave it in before I knit the pattern row. Starting at the knit number and then every 14 stitches thereafter until the end knit number. I can see straight away if there were any errors in the last row and fix them as I go, also I know as I knit when each pattern starts and if I am distracted, know where to start again without having to count all the way along. Most of my errors are in a dropped stitch or forgotten YO. This only takes a minute and prevents most time consuming fixes.
Thanks again for a beautiful pattern.
Chris
Hi Chris!
I’m so glad you’ve found a way to fix your mistakes! The scarf should measure 60″ flat on a table, not hanging. Now for blocking, it isn’t as scary as you think! All you do is submerge the work in soapy water for 20 minutes and then gently squeeze the water out. You can then roll it up in a towel to get more water out and then lay it flat to air dry. It’s as simple as that! It sets the stitches in and beautifies your knitting! Best of luck on the project!
-Adam
My sister is getting married in a month. I’d love to make her this beautiful shawl, but I’m afraid I’ve left it to the last minute. Approximately how many hours of knitting will this take?
Hi Quita,
What a generous thought! The amount of time it takes to knit something varies greatly from person to person and depends on a lot of your level of comfort and speed with the techniques used. That said, I looked around on Ravelry and found a few people that said that it took around an hour to knit 1 inch of lace. At 60 inches long, this would mean roughly 60 hours. I would suggest knitting up a swatch and approximating the amount of time from there. If you make a swatch roughly 1/4th the width and measure the amount of time it takes you to knit 1 inch, you could multiply that by 4 and that would provide you with an estimate of how long it would take you to knit this shawl.
I hope that this helps and speedy knitting!
Cassy
Hi Cassy,
I’ve been thinking of making this for ages now and had done it a year back in yarn from a local shop, it still looks lovely but lacks that ‘drapage’that this yarn would give! But regarding the yarn suggested here, is the Dyed Bamboo XS-24B slightly thicker and heavier? Because I would prefer that, although the while does not seem to be available on the website? Thanks again, Lorna x
Hi Lorna,
Great question! The dyed bamboo from Habu vs. the undyed bamboo from Habu are the same weight and knit up at the same gauge. The finished project is very drapey and very lovely!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
super thanks so much 🙂
do you have this pattern in crochet
Hi Donna,
Thanks for writing in! At this juncture, this pattern is available as solely a knitting pattern. We will keep your request in mind for future projects!
Best,
Cassy
Beautiful Shawl. I made this with a 4 ply wool (75% merino/25% nylon) in a butterscotch colour, using long straight bamboo needles, taking nearly 400g and blocking it out so it is now much wider/longer than it’s original finished size. Drapes beautifully. Love it and am looking forward to next winter to wrap around my shoulders when going out in the evening. If I was making again, I would use 3 ply. I must admit I had quite a few “unpicks” and wish I had used markers at regular intervals which would have helped me. Thanks for a beautiful pattern.
I would like to make this wedding shawl for my niece who is getting married in October and would like to use cashmere. Would that work?
Hi Storme,
That sounds like a lovely idea! I suggest using Jade Sapphire 2-ply Cashmere.
All the best,
Adam
I am making this shawl for my wedding in late August. I am using two strands of a lace weight yarn and I’m really wanting to add beads here and there. I’ve never done this and would love any recommendations on tutorials, etc. Thank you.
Hi Suzi,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a tutorial for adding beads to this project; however, if you search for “adding beads to knitting” you should find many guides on how to do so! I personally prefer to use a small crochet hook, such as a Size 10 steel crochet hook, to add beads as I go by first putting the bead on the hook, then picking up the desired stitch with the hook, sliding the bead off the end of the hook and onto the stitch, then putting the stitch back on my needle to be worked.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Would like to use this pattern to make a smaller version of this for a 7 year old. Want it to match the one being made for her mother who is the bride. Thank you for any suggestions
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing us! Unfortunately we can’t customize a pattern over the comments section but I can surely offer some advice. I would start by measuring the child’s chest and multiplying this number (with a bit of ease added) by the gauge (stitches per inch. If you find out how much percent reduced this cast on is compared to the original you can use that as a guide for the res of the garment. Hope this gets you started!
-Adam
Have you published this pattern in chart form?
Hi Kay,
Thanks for the question! We have not published this pattern in chart form but I’ll definitely keep your suggestion in mind for the future!
Adam
I have finished the first repeat of rows 1-12 using Cascade Heritage Silk fingering yarn and a #3 needle. I have 1300 yards. My gauge equals 7 stitches to one inch. Just weighing how much yarn I have used so far, it doesn’t appear that I will have enough yarn to reach your dimensions, even with aggressive blocking. I estimate 9 grams for the repeat excluding the border. What am missing?
Hi Kay,
Thanks for your interest in this pattern. It seems that the yarn you are using is a bit thinner than the Habu Bamboo we used. The wrap is quite wide so you might be able to get away with your current width. As for the length, aggressive blocking will help, especially with silk, which stretches quite a lot when wet. Best of luck and I hope the shawl turns out well for you!
Adam
Thanks, Adam. I just finished the third repeat and have used 26 grams of yarn. Rather than worrying my way to the end and having it be smaller than I want, I’m heading for the frog pond with this one and will use a different yarn I have more of. Love the pattern, though.
Thanks for this pattern!
I’ve done it in black cotton (ovbiously not for a wedding…) and it looks really good. It was the first time I’d tried a lace stitch and I’ve had to try it over and over again before I was able to get all my stitches right on 12 consecutive rows! but now it looks really nice and regular provided I stay focused.
Happy to have brought Flemish block lace into my knitting repertoire!
I love this shawl but I too am having trouble with the stitch count. I know the pattern is right. I’m just a lousy lace knitter. Will it help to place a marker after each 14 stitch repeat? Will this just end up giving me odd-looking ladders throughout the shawl?
Hello Lorena,
Thank you for writing in! Using stitch markers to keep track of where you are in your pattern is a great idea. It really slims down the chance for error. I say go for it!
Let us know how it goes,
-Marilla
Love this! My sister in law is getting married this summer and I’d love to make for her but I don’t knit. Any chance you have a crochet pattern for something similar?
Hello Kylie,
Thank you for reaching out and congratulations to your sister! Unfortunately we do not currently have this pattern in a crochet version, though I will certainly pass along your interest! In the mean time I would do a quick search on Raverly for Crocheted Shawls. I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Marilla
Hello Purl Soho! I saw this pattern in your store today & bought 1 skein of the bamboo yarn. I want to make a smaller version with just 1 skein. How many would I cast on if I wanted to make it about 2/3 the width? Thank you!
Hi Niki,
To make it 2/3 the size I would say cast on 102 stitches.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Hey,
I picked this pattern out after I got 5 balls of a bamboo yarn and had to desperately find something to do with it because it didn’t match the project it was meant to. I’d never done anything more complicated than stockinette stitch and somehow without any outside help I managed to knit this whole thing on circular needles (another thing I’ve never done). The only thing I wish is that I could have knitted it so the colour change, yup 5 balls of yarn in different colours, matched the angled blocks rather than being straight across. Anyway I had no idea what I was doing but that really just tells you how good this pattern is.
THANKS!
Hello Ashleh,
Thank you for writing us. How exciting! This sounds like a beautiful shawl and I’m so happy to hear it was such a good experience fo you!
Happy Knitting,
Marilla
I had started this many times and ripped out the same amount. I used markers every 14 stitches and over the course of the knitting I had to move the markers. It works beautifully as long as you remember the yarn overs, It is not an item you can do and watch TV.
Hi. Do you know if there is a crochet version of this? I love it so much and am doing a shawl for my sister in law when she gets married but I don’t know how to knit! Just Crochet!
Kylie,
Thanks for writing in! At present, this pattern is only available as a knit pattern. We will certainly keep you request in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
Any tips on the best way to block this yarn? The Habu Bamboo 20/12. I am about 30% into this beautiful shawl. Just planning ahead.
Hello Dianne,
Thank you for reaching out! I would recommend wet blocking for this project- for further instructions on how this is done check out our blocking tutorial.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thanks. Yes, it does help and it is definitely happy knitting. I am over halfway through this fabulous pattern.
Can you suggest the best cast on stitch for this project? I have been knitting about a year, and know lots of cast on stitches, but I don’t always know what is the best one for a particular project.
Thank you!
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for reaching out! This Shawl will work with many cast on methods, though I would suggest the long tail cast on method.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thank you, Marilla!
Love the shawl. MY daughter getting married in Sept and i was wondering if i could use baby yarn to make the shawl.? What do you think? And one more question don’t have bamboo needle could i use a steel one > Thank you Sue
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for reaching out and for the kind words! It is hard to say if the yarn you have in mind is the right weight, as baby yarn is not a standardized measure of yarn thickness – I have seen yarns ranging from fingering to DK weight all described as baby yarn. Any fingering weight yarn should work, but as always, I would recommend doing a gauge swatch before beginning to make sure you are getting the correct gauge for the pattern.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
My daughter is getting married in September. She picked out the Katia Sunset yarn in white at our local yarn store. How do you think that yarn would work with the pattern? What adjustments would I need to make? Thanks!
Hi Lois,
Thanks for writing in! It looks like the yarn you selected is a worsted weight, which is a pretty big jump from the fingering weight we used. Unfortunately we can’t customize a pattern in the comment section, but if you would like to try it on your own, I would start with a gauge swatch in the lace pattern on the size needles recommended on the yarn label. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest multiple of 14 plus 13.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you for a lovely pattern! It’s fun to knit and the pattern is very easy to follow. I’m doing it in a pale yellow hand dyed that I’ve been saving for something special, and this is it. Thank you!
you!!
Hi can someone please help me out I am knitting the shawl but I do not now if you have to do the same rep 9sts from the being haven’t time or do you have to follow the yo when you do 12 row please help me thank your
Hello Rose,
Thank you for writing us! Each 9 stitch repeat begins at a different point in each row in order to create the v patterns with yarn overs.
I hope this makes sense- let us know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
It looks like both yarns are out of stock, what would you recommend using instead ? Is there a size/ ply size I can follow?
Hello Elise,
Thank you for reaching out and your interest in this projects! It looks like the colors Natural and Charcoal in the Dyed Bamboo are available. If you are looking for more color options I think this shawl would be stunning in either our Spun Silk or our Cotton Pure.
I hope this helps and good luck with your project!
-Marilla
Do you have this as a chart? I really can’t work from prose instructions…..
Hi Robin,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not have a chart for this pattern, but I will pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Is row 12 count correct? I keep loosing a stitch. The last repeat only has 4 before the border
Hello Kim,
Thank you for reaching out! You are exactly correct – the pattern notes in round 12 that “(end the last repeat with a k4)”.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there, I’m having some trouble with the pattern on row 4. I knit row 2 and 3 without problems and I have 153 stitches but when it comes to row 4 I am always left with 6 at the end instead of the K7. I am an experienced knitter and I’ve done lace work before but for some reason I just cannot get this row to make sense. I’ve tried multiple times and I am starting to lose hope.
Hi Zabrina,
I am sorry to hear this! I am not quite sure where things may have gone wrong on this row for you. I find sometimes it helps to break the row down!
Row 4 reads: K6, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat from * to last 7 stitches, k7
Starting on with 153 stitches, the 6 stitches at the beginning plus the 7 stitches at the end together equal 13 stitches. The repeat in this row (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4) then uses 14 stitches for each repeat. With that in mind 153-13=140, 140 -(14×10)=0. That is to say that you will knit the first 6 stitches (153-6=147) and then you will work the repeat 10 times (14×10=140, 147-140=7) which should leave you with 7 stitches at the end of the row. My guess is that one repeat in your row got one stitch off. It might be helpful to place stitch markers when working this row the first few times to ensure that you are working the correct number of stitches. I find that this helps me in situations such as this one.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I just bought some Purl Soho field linen – would that work with this pattern?
Hello Susan,
Thank you for reaching out! Field Linen will work beautifully for this pattern.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
What other yarns do you recommend for this project?
Hi Darcy,
Great question! Our bamboo rayon Burnish would be an excellent yarn to use for this shawl! You would need five skeins of Burnish to knit the same size shawl. You could use almost any fingering weight yarn, so Field Linen and Cattail Silk would also be great options!
Best,
Julianna
Hi! You answered one of my questions. The yarn substitute you mentioned would need 5 skeins.
My only other question: Is this because those skeins contain less yardage? Or will I need to use a different needle size from that is stated on Ravelry for this pattern?
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes you have it right! You need more skeins of Burnish because there is less yardage per skein than the Habu Bamboo we used originally! The gauge should work up to be the same on the recommended needle size!
All the best,
Gianna
Nice to have this pattern charted, much easier than reading.
Hi Deb,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not have a chart for this pattern, but I will pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
I’m happy that you have text-based patterns, as I seem to be chart-blind!
Re the above pattern, what is the stitch count for pattern repeat. I’m looking forward to knitting it, but 153 sts is too wide for what I want. Thanks
Hi Janet,
Thank you for reaching out! I love your idea to knit this shawl in a slightly narrower width. The pattern is knit over a multiple of 14 stitches + 13, so as long as your gauge is 7 stitches per inch in the lace pattern you should have no trouble customizing your cast-on to your desired size.
Happy knitting!
Gaby
I do not have size 3 needles..will it be ok if I use #4 needles?
Hi Elaine,
As with any project, everyone’s gauge is different – I’d suggest making a small swatch with your size 4 needles and see if you like the look of the fabric. Open patterns like the Bamboo Wedding Shawl can be very forgiving as far as needle size, and as it’s not a fitted garment there’s quite a bit more wiggle room with gauge. Give it and try and see how it goes with what you’ve got at hand!
Happy Knitting!
Cassandra
I would like to use DK yarn with this pattern. What should I do to change it?
Hi Robin,
Thank you for writing in! To determine your cast on number for a DK weight yarn, you will want to knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on a multiple of 14 stitches + 13. I hope that helps!
Happy knitting!
Gaby
Hola soy de Chile y no entiendo muy bien la explicación del mantón de boda
Hi Bernarda,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, our patterns are only available in English at present, though we certainly appreciate the request!
Best,
Julianna
Hice la traducción a español y no entiendo que significa k2tog, k3, k2, k7, k4 ,k6,k5, k1, así me pueden ayudar por favor es muy lindo el punto y lo quiero sacar
Hi Bernarda,
K is the abbreviation for “knit,” and the numbers refer to how many stitches to knit, so k3 means knit 3 stitches. Similarly, k2tog means knit two stitches together, which is a decrease.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I’m working on the wedding shawl and have a question about row 11.
It reads “K6 *yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo,
K5, repeat from* to last 2 stitches
(End the last repeat with k1), k2.
Don’t understand the instructions in the (). When ending the pattern I have the 2 stitches the pattern calls for. Please explain
Carole-Beth Goldberg
Hi Carole-Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m happy to help explain this row, but I can’t seem to find these instructions in our pattern. We have two versions of our Wedding Shawl, and in this one above, all the odd numbered rows, including row 11, are plain purl rows. In our updated Wedding Shawl in Burnish, the beginning of Row 11 matches what you have written here, but it doesn’t end with the instructions in parentheses. Is it possible that you have somehow combined the two versions of the pattern?
Best,
Julianna
Hi. Love the pattern. I am a bit confused on line 12. My math isn’t adding up. If row starts w k9 then 140 (10 rep of 14) then how do I end the row with k5. Why wouldn’t it always be k4.
Thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I hope I can clear this up for you! On the last repeat in Row 12, you will end with a k4 instead of a k5, and then knit the last 5 stitches. This should add up correctly, since you will start with 9 knits, then work 9 repeats of 14 stitches, followed by one repeat with 13 stitches, and then the last 5 stitches, for a total of 153!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to make this shawl wider, to be about 25-30 inches instead of the 22. How many more stitches would I need to cast on?
Thank you.
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out! The stitch pattern works over a multiple os 14 stitches + 13, so as long as your gauge is 7 stitches = 1″ you can customize the width and cast on from there!
All the best,
Gianna
This is a beautiful pattern. I am looking for a pattern for shawl for a winter wedding (for the bride), would this work with a heavier yarn or do you have patterns that would work better for something a little more substantial?
The wedding with be in upstate NY so it could be cold.
Thanks!
Hi Pam,
Thanks for reaching out! You can substitute the yarn we used for any sport weight! I think one of our new yarns Brume would be a lovely substitution for this shawl and would add a lot of warmth and a beautiful halo effect! You could also use our Season Alpaca or Mulberry Merino! Even though all of these yarns are sport weights and should have a consistent gauge, I do recommend working a gauge swatch with whichever you choose to insure you are in line with the pattern!
Please let us know which you end up going with and how it turns out!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Wow, it looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pattern. Will try making this soon.
I am a fairly new knitter and after reading over the instructions what stitch do you do on the odd numbered rows?
I have now found what to do on the odd numbered row. I totally missed the instruction. Thank you
What is the difference between this pattern and the burnish
wedding shawl. Is it just an update version? The pattern looks the same. Why would you choose one over the other. I also
as knitting this for a winter wedding so will use a sport weight yarn
Hi Amy,
Thanks for writing in! The patterns are virtually the same except the Wedding Shawl in Burnish is an updated version since the yarn used in this original pattern we no longer carry! Burnish can function both as a fingering weight and a sport weight, and in the updated pattern we used it more as a sport weight on a US 5 needle. I would recommend following the updated pattern, especially if you plan on using sport weight (I responded to your other post earlier regarding substitutions!)
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
How do I save this pattern as a pdf so I can save it to my KC (knitting companion) app?
Hi Beverly,
Thanks for reaching out! Here’s an easy way to create a PDF from any of our free patterns:
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the “Save To Favorites” button. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Can you please let me know what it means to
“gently block” when the shawl is complete?
Thank you this shawl is beautiful.
I have a blocking board.
Thank you
Maura
Hi Maura,
Thanks for reaching out! Gently blocking simply means to block your shawl but be sure not to overstretch! I would suggest checking out our wonderful Blocking tutorial for more tips!
Warmly,
Gianna
Its been a long time since Ive made this pattern. I am not able to find either of the suggested yarns, to see the yardage required, or even recommended? Can you please let me know? I have lots of fingering weight yarns, just want to make sure I have enough of the color I want to use.
Thank you kindly,
Peg Eichhorst
Hi Peg!
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! While we update our page, Burnish contained 339 yards per skein and we suggested using 5 skeins for a total of 1,695 yards (with some leftover). Habu’s 20/12 Bamboo contains 720 yards per skein, for a total of 1,440 yards when using 2 skeins as suggested in this pattern.
I hope this helps with your project planning, and thank you again for pointing this out to us!
All the best,
Margaret
Thank you Margaret, YES! It does!
Vorrei capire il giro 5 cosa sugnifica un sottoveste
Hi Graziella,
Thanks for reaching out! On Row 5 (and all other odd-numbered rows), all you will need to do is knit 5 stitches, purl to the last 5 stitches, and then knit those remaining 5 stitches.
Are you perhaps asking about the slipped stitch on Row 6 though? If so, then to do a slipped stitch, all you need to do is transfer that stitch from your left needle to your right needle, without knitting or purling it! Then, after you work the following k2tog, the pattern says “pass slipped stitch over.” That means that you will take the second stitch on your right needle (the one that you slipped previously) and bring it over the first stitch and then off the right needle entirely. This technique is similar to binding off!
I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
All the best,
Lili