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PLANE AND SIMPLE SHAWL
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Did you ever hear tell of the square shawl that was knitted in the round and magicked into a triangle? 



Well don’t worry, it’s not a riddle; it’s friendly basic geometry. 



The mathematically inclined will enjoy this exploration of form. While those 
who opt for minimalist basics will appreciate its elegant simplicity. A meditative, autopiloty pattern, the Plane & Simple (P.S.) Shawl is easy to knit and delightfully versatile.

Using variations of the same technique, the pattern provides instructions for three shaping options:

. a square that transforms into a classic triangle shawl,

. a rhombus that transforms into a shallow triangle shawl, and

. an indescribable mystery shape that transforms into a crescent shawl (technically a concave quadrilateral!)

And the best part? It is all very easy. You just endlessly knit in the round, in stockinette. Then fold the thing in half and seamlessly join the edges to create a double-faced shawl in its ultimate shape.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZE
120cm x 60cm
120cm x 40m
or any size



GAUGE

18 sts x 24 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
(or any gauge)



NEEDLES

circular needles 5mm in diameter
or as needed to suit preferred yarn

YARN

lace-to-fingering-weight yarn that is airy and woollen spun

YARN QUANTITIES 

if knitted to stated dimensions, at stated gauge,
project should require between 75g and 100g;
larger shawls will require additional yarn;
if you use a denser gauge this will also require additional yarn 



SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Magic Loop Method;
grafting (Kitchener st)



CONSTRUCTION

worked in the round, in stockinette, from the centre out

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ADDITIONAL NOTES ON YARN
This pattern suits 
lace-to-fingering-weight yarns that are airy and woollen spun, suitable for knitting above gauge (meaning, on bigger needles than you are meant to normally knit that weight). 
‘Gauzy’ yarns such as mohair/ silk blends in lace weight are ideal for this, but many other yarns will likewise work. The main criteria is that the yarn needs to be fine enough, so that the fabric does not become too thick or heavy when doubled. Because the shawl is double-faced.

SAMPLES INFO.


grey shawl:
classic triangle shape
knitted in Drops Brushed Alpaca-Silk

beige shawl:
concave quadrilateral
knitted in Drops Brushed Alpaca-Silk

fuchsia shawl:
shallow triangle shape
knitted in Honer och Eir Nutiden, held single stranded