Release date: January 29, 2025
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Accessibility: This pattern includes an additional digital pdf in an easy-to-read format. The easy-to-read format is written in 22 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text, in a single column. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out, and fewer abbreviations are used. No charts are used for this version.

ABOUT THE DESIGN

Duyên, pronounced like “you win” but as a single syllable, is a Vietnamese word that is commonly translated as “fate.” However, duyên is much more nuanced than that, and there are many phrases that use duyên to describe one’s connection to others: enduring relationships, failed relationships, missed opportunities, and so on.

Designed specifically with gifting in mind–for the people whose lives are intertwined with ours–the Duyên shawl is simple enough to be a relaxing knit and engaging enough that it’s enjoyable to make again and again. Additionally, the shawl requires minimal blocking, making it easier to care for–a great gift knit that requires little maintenance on the part of the recipient.

CONSTRUCTION

Duyên is a sideways triangular shawl that begins with the right point, with increases worked until the full depth is achieved. Then decreases are worked, ending with the left point. The diagonal lines of the motif are created with purl stitches against a background of stockinette, making a fabric that is fully reversible.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Wingspan: 33.75 (39.75, 45.75)” / 85.5 (101, 116) cm
Center depth: 12.75 (15, 17)” / 32.5 (38, 43) cm

Sample in Sunstone is shown in size 1.
Sample in Blue Topaz is shown in size 3.

YARN

Approximately 191 (268, 348) yards or 175 (245, 319) meters in heavy fingering or sport weight yarn

Shown in Prism by La Bien Aimée (50% Merino, 50% recycled fiber; 191 yards or 175 meters per 50 g skein). 1 (2, 2) skein(s)

Note: The size 1 sample used exactly one skein. Consider purchasing an additional skein to account for personal differences in knitting.

GAUGE

22 stitches by 32 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm over motif, after blocking

NEEDLES

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge after blocking.

NOTIONS

tapestry needle

Photography: Rhett Clement
Tech editing: Dawn Catanzaro