Juniper Moon Farm Triolette Wrap Knitting Pattern

Triolette Crescent Shawl by Emily Ross

What is Being Made

The Triolette is a challenging top-down crescent shawl from the Springtide Collection, inspired by the intricate knit doily patterns that were historically common in textile design. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl with a wingspan of approximately 60 inches (152 cm) and a depth of approximately 17 inches (43 cm), making it an elegant wrap suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative accessory.

Craft and Techniques

This is an advanced knitting project designed for experienced crafters. The shawl is constructed using a top-down construction method, which allows knitters to try on the piece as it grows and customize the final size if desired. The pattern employs several specialized knitting techniques:

• Provisional cast-on method: Used to create a temporary cast-on that will later be picked up to join sections of the shawl
• Chart-based knitting: The pattern utilizes detailed stitch charts (Chart B, Chart D, and others) that must be followed precisely for the doily-inspired lace sections
• Double yarn overs: Special yarn over increases that create decorative holes and are worked differently on right-side and wrong-side rows
• Make 3 increase: A specific increase technique worked as a double yarn over on the right-side row, then split into three stitches on the following wrong-side row
• Directional construction: The pattern requires rotating the knitting 90 degrees and picking up stitches along the straight edge, demonstrating intermediate-to-advanced shaping techniques
• Blocking: The finished shawl requires blocking to achieve the correct gauge and open up the lace pattern

Stitches Used

The Triolette pattern incorporates a variety of knitting stitches to create its lace doily aesthetic:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Knit and purl stitches: Combined to create textured edges and pattern definition
• Yarn overs (yo): Used extensively to create the characteristic lace holes and decorative increases
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk): A left-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping and lace pattern balance
• Slip stitches (sl): Used for various construction and finishing techniques

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Triolette is worked in a single ball of Juniper Moon Farm Findley, a yarn from the Springtide Collection. The pattern specifies color #16 Garnet, though alternative colorways are available including Dappled shade #125 Hay and Dappled shade #129 Roast Turkey, allowing knitters to customize the finished shawl to their preferences.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires US 3 (#3.25mm) circular needles in a 24-inch (60 cm) length, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, waste yarn for the provisional cast-on, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and blocking pins for finishing.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for this lace shawl, as blocking opens up the yarn overs and establishes the intended finished dimensions and drape of the crescent shape.