Hearthstone is an asymmetrical triangular shawl knit on the bias. It features a richly textured body and an intricate cable that runs along the bottom edge. The shawl begins with a provisional i-cord cast-on, from which extra stitches are picked up to form the shawl body. Once the cable is established, increases are made along one edge until desired size is achieved.
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Pattern includes fully written instructions, charted instructions, and two low vision versions.
Do you love big shawls but hate long purl rows? Although there are a few purl stitches in the cable panel and along the very edges, the slipped stitch pattern (where most of the increases occur) doesn’t have a single purl stitch!
Sizes
Length across neck: 52 (64, 76, 88) in. / 132 (162, 194, 224) cm
Depth at deepest point: 18 (22, 26, 30) in. / 46 (56, 66, 76) cm
Yarn
690 (940, 1205, 1510) yards / 630 (860, 1102, 1380) meters of fingering weight yarn
Sample was made using 1205 yd (1102 m) of Serendipitous Wool Atma (100% Superwash Merino) in colorway Gray Whale.
For substitutions, choose a yarn with good stitch definition and drape. A solid, semi-solid, tonal, or lightly speckled colorway is recommended; too much variegation may obscure the cable details.
Since gauge is not critical, Hearthstone can be made with any weight yarn – just be sure to account for differences in required yardage. Several testers used heavier weight yarns, including sport and DK weight.
Needles
US 5 (3.75mm) needles
Or, size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
28 sts and 32 rows = 4 in. / 10cm in slipped stitch pattern (blocked)
The slipped stitch pattern for gauge can be found on pg. 2 of the pattern
Gauge is not critical, but be aware that your gauge will affect the final dimensions of your shawl. Swatching is still recommended if only to ensure that you are happy with the fabric you’re creating, especially if you choose a different yarn weight.
Notions
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
1 cable needle
2 stitch markers
Waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on
Difficulty:
Test knitters rated this as intermediate. It is recommended for knitters who are comfortable reading their own knitting and who have at least a little familiarity with cables.
Techniques
Skills used include: knit, purl, ktbl, ptbl, M1L, M1R, KFB, provisional i-cord cast on, i-cord bind-off, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, 1/1RPC, 1/1LPC, 2/1RPC, 2/1LPC, C4F, C4B, slwyif, kitchener stitch (used to close i-cord over 6 sts after binding off)
Files
- Hearthstone_v1 includes both charted and written instructions in standard sized font.
- Hearthstone_white background_v1 has black text on white background, 22-24 point font, sans serif font, no italics, and fully written directions.
- Hearthstone_black background_v1 has white text on black background, 22-24 point font, sans serif font, no italics, and fully written directions.
You can get 25% off the Hearthstone pattern by entering code Hearthstone on both Payhip and Ravelry. Valid through 12:59pm ET on Tuesday, November 1st.
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