Amelie shawl by Petra Breakstone

Amelie shawl

Knitting
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
500 - 550 yards (457 - 503 m)
As shown length is 54“, height is 17“, longer version is about 60” in length, blocked.
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

The Amelie shawl is striking for sure, when knitted with two high contrast colors in a simple stranded method.
Rectangular in shape, though with one side increased. A simple middle ribbing pattern makes up the main body and relaxing garter stitch borders all around frame your shawl.

Th pattern is fully written, has a how to video link to catch the floats in the back and also offers a chart for the stranded motif.
The overall length is 54“ and the height is 17“ as shown, the longer version is about 60” in length, blocked.

Yarn
Bambon yarn, 154 yards a skein in a DK weight. A wonderfully soft blend of bamboo and cotton that creates beautiful stitch definition.
4 Skeins used for both sizes.
MC - 3 skeins in a Lime color
CC -1 skein in a bright Blue color
Knit kits come with matching shawl pin/yarns available at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions needed
US 8 (5 mm) circular needle 32” (81 cm) in length.
Darning needle or crochet hook for finishing.

Gauge
7 sts and 9 rows in 2” of stockinette stitch.

Techniques to explore
Knitting, purling, increasing, color changes, stranded knitting, stretchy bind off, weaving in ends and blocking.

Level of Expertise: Intermediate

Enjoy this shawl~