Kingswood Crescent Shape Shawl in Juniper Moon Findley Dappled

Kingswood Crescent Shape Shawl in Juniper Moon Findley Dappled

What is Being Made

The Kingswood is a crescent-shaped shawl designed by Emily Ross as part of the Springtide Collection. This top-down knit shawl features leafy stitch patterns inspired by the first green shoots of spring. The finished shawl measures 60 inches (152 cm) in wingspan and 19 inches (48 cm) in depth, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative wrap.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several advanced knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive crescent shape and leafy aesthetic. The pattern begins with a provisional cast-on method, allowing stitches to be picked up later for seamless construction. The shawl is worked from the top down, starting with just 4 stitches and increasing progressively to 495 stitches by the completion of the charted sections.

Key construction techniques include:

• Rotating the knitting 90 degrees after the initial setup rows to pick up stitches along the straight edge, creating the foundation for the crescent shape
• Double increases worked as single yarn overs on right-side rows, then expanded into two stitches on the following wrong-side row by purling and knitting into the yarn over
• Stitch marker placement to track pattern repeats and increase sections throughout the body
• Blocking after completion to set the gauge and shape the finished piece

Stitches Used

The Kingswood shawl incorporates fundamental and decorative knitting stitches to create its leafy pattern:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) forms the main fabric body, providing a smooth, classic base
• Garter Stitch (alternating knit and purl stitches) creates decorative edge borders on both sides of the shawl
• Yarn Overs (yo) generate the openwork and lacy elements characteristic of the leafy design
• Knit Front and Back (kfb) increases for shaping
• Make One (m1) increases for seamless stitch additions
• Purl Two Together (p2tog) decreases to balance increases and maintain shaping
• Charted Stitch Patterns (Charts D and E) provide the detailed leafy motifs that define the shawl's aesthetic

Materials

The Kingswood shawl requires minimal yardage and straightforward supplies. The pattern calls for 1 ball of Juniper Moon Farm Findley Dappled yarn in color #130 Plankton, a dappled yarn that adds visual interest and texture to the finished piece. Knitting is worked on a US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 cm), sized to achieve the specified gauge.

Additional notions include 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, waste yarn for the provisional cast-on, an embroidery needle for finishing, and blocking pins or wires to shape and set the shawl during the blocking process. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch after blocking, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.