String Victoria Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

String Victoria Shawl

What is Being Made

The Victoria Shawl is a triangular knitted wrap designed by Lisa Hoffman. This elegant accessory measures 18 inches in depth with a width of 60 inches along the lace edge and 36 inches along the stripe edge, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering or draping. The shawl is worked flat from a single cast-on edge, allowing for a seamless construction that showcases intricate stitch patterns.

Techniques Used

This knitting project incorporates lace work and striped colorwork as primary design techniques. The shawl is worked flat on straight needles, which allows the knitter to create the triangular shape through strategic increases and decreases. The combination of lace patterning with color changes creates visual interest and demonstrates intermediate knitting skills. The lace sections feature openwork created through yarn overs and decreases, while the stripe pattern alternates between two coordinating colors to add depth and dimension to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

The Victoria Shawl employs several specialized knitting stitches and techniques:

• Chevron Lace - A decorative lace pattern that creates a distinctive V-shaped motif throughout the shawl
• Lace Edge - A refined edging pattern that frames the shawl with openwork detail
• k2tog (knit two together) - A right-leaning decrease used to shape the garment and create lace holes
• ssk (slip, slip, knit) - A left-leaning decrease that pairs with k2tog for balanced lace patterns
• yo (yarn over) - Creates the characteristic eyelets and openwork in lace sections
• cdd (center double decrease) - A specialized decrease that slips two stitches together knitwise, knits one stitch, then passes the slipped stitches over, creating a centered decrease
• k1 tbl (knit one through the back loop) - Used for edge stitches to create a polished selvage
• S1 wyif (slip one with yarn in front) - A slip stitch technique used for neat edge finishing
• Stockinette Stitch - The base stitch used between lace and stripe sections

Materials

The Victoria Shawl is crafted using premium materials that enhance its elegance and drape:

• Yarn: String BLOSSOM, a luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk. Two balls are required in the main color 310180 Chianti, with one ball in the contrasting color 306699 Sea Pink. Each ball provides 177 yards (162.5 meters) and weighs 50 grams (1.75 ounces), for a total yardage of approximately 531 yards
• Needles: US Size 8 (5.0mm) needles for working the project flat
• Notions: Stitch markers to help track pattern repeats
• Gauge: 15 stitches and 23 rows in Stockinette Stitch after blocking, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions

The cashmere and silk blend provides exceptional softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen that makes this shawl suitable for both casual and dressy occasions. The yarn's natural fiber content allows for beautiful drape and movement, essential qualities for a lace shawl design.