Askell shawl by Solenn Couix-Loarer

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

“Askell” is a narrow, asymmetrical shawl that is easy to wrap around the neck like a scarf and that has a lovely, streamlined design in its widest part.

«Askell» means «wing» in Breton and was chosen in reference to the final shape of the shawl and the large feather-like pattern on the first part.

Construction

It is knitted starting from the right-hand side, growing rapidly to the maximum width, then decreasing at a slower pace to the final tip.

Skill level

2/5

It has a medium level of difficulty.

Techniques used

Knitting back and forth, slipped-stitches, garter stitch, cables.

Finished dimensions (blocked)

Approx. 190 cm / 74.8’’ long and 47 cm / 18.5’’ at the widest part

Yarn

ALBERTINE + BÉRÉNICE (held together):

3 balls of De Rerum Natura Albertine (90 % organic Arles Merino / 10 % mulberry silk, 218 yds

(200 m) / 50 g) OR 470 m / 514 yds of « fingering » yarn.

AND

3 balls of De Rerum Natura Bérénice (55% Super Kid Mohair, 25% silk, 10% organic Arles Merino;

210 m (230 yds) / 25 g) OR 430 m / 470 yds of « lace » yarn.

Note : The pattern was completed by most test knitters with just 2 balls of Bérénice. Depending on how you knit, you may only need the 3rd ball to knit the swatch.

The sample photographed has been made in Albertine color « avoine » held with Bérénice color « biche ».

Gauge

16 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm / 4’’ in Garter stitch with 5.5 mm / US 9 needles, blocked.

It is not crucial to get the exact gauge for this pattern, just make sure you like the fabric you get and adjust the needle size if necessary. Keep in mind that significant differences in tension and gauge can alter the final measurements and the amount of yarn required.

Needles 

5.5 mm / US 9 needles.

Notions

5 stitch markers

Cable needle

Tapestry needle.

The pattern has been tech-edited by Naoko Ogawa.