Undertow Triangle is inspired by the rough Irish Atlantic coastline: stormy skies over massive spraying waves breaking on rocky cliffs. A force of nature, deep dark and bright light at the same time.
The DK weight yarn gives this shawl a blanket-like appeal and makes it the perfect accessory for a walk along stormy shores. The columns and diagonal lines create the impression of crossing currents, resulting in wave shaped knit and purl sections.
The textured borders along the edges enforce the impression of a blanket and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with snuggling up in this shawl on the sofa instead of chasing the storm outside.
Skill level
Intermediate
Languages
German | English | Danish
Dimensions
The finished scarf measures about 152 x 117 cm / 60 x 46“ (grey version) / 155 x 125 cm / 61 x 49“ (beige version) after washing and blocking.
Yarn
Grey version: 800 m DK weight yarn
(e.g. LITLG Highland DK, 100 g/225 m)
Beige version: 1.000 m sport weight yarn
(e.g. LITLG Cashmere/Silk/Wool, 100 g/300 m) plus
1.200 m fingering weight yarn
(e.g. LITLG Corriedale Sock, 100 g/400 m)
Needles
4,5 mm / US 7 circular needle in 100 cm / 39“ length
Gauge
17 sts x 27 rows = 10 cm / 4“ (grey version) / 16 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm / 4“ (beige version) in stockinette stitch. For a shawl, the gauge is not really important so don’t worry if you don’t meet the exact numbers.
Description
This large triangular shawl is knitted from one tip, increasing to one side in every other row. You can adjust the size any time by skipping to the finishing border early or just going on to make it even larger.
Techniques
This rustic and textured shawl is mainly worked in stockinette stitch, crossed by diagonal lines using slipped stitches and cabled stitches.
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This shawl was designed for LITLG’s autumn/winter collection 24/25 and was published in their magazine No. 8.
