SweetGeorgia Edale Wrap Knitting Pattern

SweetGeorgia Edale Asymmetrical Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Edale is an asymmetrical knit shawl designed by Corrina Ferguson. This piece combines dramatic lace patterning with soft, luxurious texture to create an elegant wrap suitable for layering or wearing as a statement accessory. The finished shawl measures 70 inches wide and 30 inches deep after blocking, making it a substantial yet wearable garment that drapes beautifully.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked entirely flat on circular needles. The shawl is constructed from the tip outward toward the edge, with an applied lace edging worked on the final rows. This construction method allows the asymmetrical shape to develop naturally as stitches are increased throughout the pattern. The worked-flat approach makes this an accessible project for knitters who prefer not to work in the round.

Techniques Used

The Edale showcases lace knitting as its primary decorative technique. The pattern combines garter stitch sections with lace motifs to create visual interest and texture variation. Lace is achieved through strategic yarn overs paired with decreases, which create the characteristic openwork patterns that make this shawl breathlessly dramatic. The combination of solid garter sections and lace creates a balanced design that is both elegant and wearable.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern employs a variety of fundamental knitting stitches executed with precision:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the foundation of the stockinette and garter stitch sections
• Yarn overs (yo) create the openwork lace elements and contribute to the shawl's drape
• Decreases including k2tog (knit 2 together, a right-slanting decrease) and ssk (slip, slip, knit, a left-slanting decrease) balance the yarn overs and shape the garment
• Knit through the back loop (k tbl) adds subtle texture variation
• Kyok (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1 in same stitch) is a specialty increase stitch that creates decorative texture
• Slip stitches (sl) are used at edges for a finished appearance

The pattern is provided in both written row-by-row instructions and charted format, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.

Yarn and Materials

The Edale is designed to be knit with 2 skeins of SweetGeorgia Yarns Bulletproof Sock yarn in the Silver colorway. Each skein contains 437 yards (400 meters) and weighs 3.5 ounces (100 grams). This yarn is a premium blend composed of 50% superwash merino, 20% nylon, 15% kid mohair, and 15% silk. This fiber combination creates a yarn that is simultaneously soft, durable, and lustrous—qualities essential for a shawl meant to be worn close to the skin.

The pattern calls for a Size 6 US (4 mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 cm) in length, along with a tapestry needle for finishing. The gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with 2 stitches increased, measured after blocking. Adjusting needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge is recommended for proper finished dimensions and drape.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated at Intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with foundational knowledge who are ready to tackle lace construction and shaping techniques. The combination of lace charting, multiple stitch types, and asymmetrical shaping provides engaging complexity without requiring advanced techniques.