Anice Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Anice Shawl in Rowan Kidsilk Haze

What is Being Made

The Anice Shawl is a large triangular wrap designed by Sharon Miller, measuring 57 cm by 200 cm (22½ inches by 78½ inches) when completed. This is an advanced-level knitting project suitable for experienced crafters seeking a sophisticated, wearable accessory with intricate patterning throughout.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the knitting craft. The shawl employs a structured construction method that combines a lower border worked in pattern with a centre section that expands from the border. The design uses chart-based pattern work, requiring knitters to follow a charted design for the 75-stitch centre section while maintaining the lower border stitches in their established pattern simultaneously. This technique demands careful attention to stitch markers and pattern alignment across multiple rows.

The construction involves lace knitting techniques, evidenced by repeated yarn-over and decrease sequences that create openwork throughout the fabric. Knitters will work alternating right-side pattern rows with wrong-side purl rows, building the shawl systematically from the lower border upward. The use of slip-stitch decreases (sl 1, K2tog, psso) and various yarn-over methods creates the characteristic texture and drape of a lace shawl.

Stitches Used

The Anice Shawl incorporates a variety of essential knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation
• Yarn overs (yrn, yon, yfwd) create the decorative lace openings and increase stitches
• Knit two together (K2tog) and knit two together through back loop (K2tog tbl) for decreasing
• Purl two together (P2tog) variations for shaping
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, K2tog, psso) for double decreases that create elegant lace motifs
• Stitch markers to delineate pattern sections and maintain alignment

Materials

The Anice Shawl is knitted using Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn, photographed in the Cream 634 colourway. The pattern requires 5 x 25gm balls of this yarn. Knitting is worked on 1 pair of 5mm (US size 8) needles.

The recommended tension is 18 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over the pattern using 5mm needles after pressing, ensuring the finished shawl achieves its intended dimensions and drape. The pattern also calls for an oddment of waste yarn for the provisional cast-on of the lower border, which is later joined to the main yarn.