Malabrigo Clement Scarf Knitting Pattern
By Malabrigo
Specifications
| Brand: | Malabrigo |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Brenda Castiel |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Lace, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Malabrigo’s Clement is a beautiful, triangular shawl with some unusual characteristics. This interesting piece is worked sideways in simple stitches that allow the gorgeous, hand-dyed colors of Malabrigo Rios to take center stage. A delicate lace edging worked in a contrasting color completes this design.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements:
width- 43”
depth at center- 17”
Yarn Requirements: Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/210yds)
Color A- 1 hank shown in Archangel
Color B- 1 hank shown in Marte
Needles: US 9 (5.5mm) needles
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Malabrigo Clement Lace-Edged Shawl
What is Being Made
The Malabrigo Clement is a lace-edged shawl pattern designed by Brenda Castiel. This is an intermediate-level knitting project that creates a triangular or crescent-shaped wrap measuring 43 inches wide and 17 inches in length at the center. The shawl features delicate lace detailing along its finished edge, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a lightweight wrap.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs lace knitting as the primary decorative technique, combined with flat knitting construction. The shawl is worked in two distinct sections: the first half and second half, which are then joined together. The lace edging is worked separately and attached to the straight edge of the main shawl body using a specialized joining stitch technique. This method allows knitters to create a refined, finished edge that frames the shawl beautifully.
Stitches Used
The pattern incorporates fundamental knitting stitches combined with lace-specific techniques:
- Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the base structure
- Yarn overs (yo) create the openwork lace pattern characteristic of decorative shawls
- Knit two together (k2tog) and knit three together (k2tog) decreases balance the yarn overs and shape the shawl
- Knit front and back (kfb) increases add width during construction
- Slip stitches (sl1) create neat selvages
- Joining stitches attach the lace edging to the main body
Materials and Specifications
The Clement pattern calls for Malabrigo Rios yarn, a superwash merino wool available in 3½ ounce hanks with approximately 210 yards per hank. The pattern requires one hank each of two coordinating colors: #850 Archangel (A) and #121 Marte (B). Knitters will need one pair of size 9 (5.5mm) needles to achieve the recommended gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. The superwash merino fiber ensures the finished shawl is easy to care for while maintaining the softness and drape essential for lace projects.
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