Noro Triangular Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Noro Triangular Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Noro Triangular Shawl is a bottom-up knitted wrap designed as an easy-level project. This triangular shawl features finished measurements of approximately 28 inches by 43 inches (71cm x 109cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is worked seamlessly in a flat construction, allowing for a continuous, unified fabric without seaming.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several key knitting techniques to create its structure and visual interest:

• Bottom-up construction: The shawl is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing you to monitor the shawl's growth and adjust the final size if desired before binding off.
• Lace knitting: Lace elements are incorporated throughout the design, created using yarn overs and strategic decreases to form openwork patterns.
• Seamless, flat knitting: The entire project is worked flat on circular needles without requiring seaming, resulting in a smooth, professional finish.
• Stitch marker placement: Markers are used to identify pattern repeats and important shaping points throughout the construction.
• Pick up and knit: This technique may be used to add stitches along edges where new sections begin.

Stitches Used

The Noro Triangular Shawl features the following stitches and stitch techniques:

• Star Stitch: A textured stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. This stitch creates dimensional, star-like formations that add visual depth and interest to the fabric.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The foundational smooth stitch used in many sections of the shawl, providing a classic, refined appearance.
• Yarn overs (yo): Used extensively in the lace sections to create decorative holes and openwork.
• Decreases: Including slip, slip, knit (ssk) and other decrease methods to shape the triangular form and create lace motifs.
• Selvage stitches: Edge stitches that facilitate clean edges and make any potential seaming easier, though this project is seamless.

Materials

The Noro Triangular Shawl requires minimal materials, making it an accessible project:

• Yarn: 1 x 200g ball of Noro Akari in colorway #04. Noro Akari is a premium yarn known for its beautiful color variations and quality construction.
• Needles: Two circular needles are required to obtain proper gauge. Use one size US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 32 inches long, and one size US 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 32 inches long. The longer circular needle length accommodates the expanding triangular shape as the shawl grows.
• Notions: Stitch markers (either contrasting yarn loops or purchased markers) to track pattern repeats and shaping points.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project:

• 16 stitches and 16 rows to 4 inches (10cm) over Star Stitch using the larger (US 9/5.5mm) needle.
• 16 stitches and 18 rows to 4 inches (10cm) over Stockinette Stitch using the smaller (US 7/4.5mm) needle.

Take time to check gauge before beginning your project to ensure your finished shawl matches the intended finished measurements and drapes properly.