Pine Satin Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Pine Satin Shawl in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural

What is Being Made

The Pine Satin is a rectangular shawl designed by Mel Kennelly, measuring approximately 50 inches wide by 60 inches long. This generous wrap is suitable for layering and draping, offering both style and warmth for everyday wear. The shawl's substantial dimensions make it an ideal accessory for various occasions and styling preferences.

Craft and Skill Level

This is a knitting project classified as beginner level, making it accessible to knitters who have mastered basic techniques. The straightforward construction and simple stitch pattern allow newer knitters to build confidence while creating a finished piece suitable for gifting or personal use.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Pine Satin employs a simple repeating Pattern Stitch that alternates between knit and purl stitches to create visual texture. The pattern stitch is based on a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1 and consists of just two rows that repeat throughout the project:

• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 1, then repeat the sequence of knit 1, purl 1, knit 2 across the row
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl 1, then repeat the sequence of purl 1, knit 3 across the row, ending with purl 1

This rhythmic combination of knit and purl stitches creates a subtle textured surface that adds visual interest without requiring complex stitch work. The project uses basic knitting abbreviations: k for knit, p for purl, RS for right side, and WS for wrong side.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Pine Satin is designed to be worked in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural, a premium yarn that provides both luxury and durability. The project requires 17 hanks of this yarn in the colorway #72524 Lentils, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The natural fiber content of Ultra Alpaca Chunky creates a soft, breathable fabric ideal for a shawl that can be worn close to the skin.

Needles and Tools

Construction requires a 40-inch circular needle in size 10 (6 mm), or the size needed to achieve proper gauge. The circular needle accommodates the 201 cast-on stitches comfortably and allows for easy manipulation of the growing fabric. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends during finishing.

Gauge and Blocking

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows measuring 4 inches in the Pattern Stitch, measured after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished shawl reaches the intended dimensions of 50 inches by 60 inches. Blocking is recommended to even out the texture created by the knit and purl pattern and to achieve the final measurements.

Construction Overview

The shawl is worked flat (not joined in the round) by casting on 201 stitches and working the Pattern Stitch continuously until the piece measures 60 inches long, ending after completing a wrong-side row. The work is then bound off and finished by weaving in all ends. The straightforward, linear construction makes this an ideal beginner project that produces a substantial, wearable result without complicated shaping or decreases.