Neahkahnie Mountain
Neahkahnie Mountain
A forest of rugged trees and mountain trails ending on a sandy beach at the edge of the ocean.
The Neahkanie Mountain shawl uses simple garter-stitch mosaic to create lots of texture depicting the fir trees and hiking trails down the mountain onto the beach. Easy texture and lace stitches in the solid color panels further represent the rugged terrain. Mosaic (slip-stitch) colorwork uses only one color per row, making it an easy colorwork technique.
Have fun watching the texture emerge almost like magic as you work the color bands! (Yes, there is a textural aspect that pops out unexpectedly….)
Neahkanie Mountain Shawl is a triangular shawl constructed top-down and seamless. The colorwork is slip-stitch, mosaic with garter stitch used for added texture.
Mosaic (slip stitch) is fun and easy as colorwork goes, given that only one color of yarn is used at any time. The solid bands are worked in simple lace and texture stitches. Contrasting colors and a smooth yarn are recommended for the Mosaic colorwork to be vibrant and visible.
See this wonderful tutorial by Felicia at Sweet Georgia Yarns for working Mosaic colorwork using one of my shawl patterns.
The instructions are written and charted, and the pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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FINISHED MEASUREMENT
85 inches/ 216cm wide across top edge and 26 inches/66cm deep at point of triangle.
Size and yarn usage will vary across yarns used.
RECOMMENDED YARN
DK weight was used in the sample but the pattern is also suitable for fingering or sport weight. Advise a smooth yarn and contrasting colors for vibrant and visible mosaic design. Size will vary based on yarn weight and gauge.
Sample is shown in:
Main Color (MC): Handmaiden Fine Yarn Double Sea Silk: DK (70% silk, 30% SeaCell); 273 yds (250m) 3.5 oz (100g); Color Ivory.
Contrast Color (CC): Handmaiden Fine Yarn Double Sea Silk: DK (70% silk, 30% SeaCell); 273 yds (250m) 3.5 oz (100g); Color Bullrush.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC – 650-785 yards (595-718m)
CC – 225 yards (206m)
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Medium - US 4 (3.5mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle for main body of shawl, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Larger - US 5 (3.75mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle for mosaic work only (if indicated by swatch results).
Smaller - US 3 (3.25mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle for finishing band.
GAUGE
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette using medium needles
NOTIONS
Stitch Markers; Yarn needle to weave in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to an advanced beginner to intermediate knitter.
Skills Used: Increases, basic knit stitches, slip stitch mosaic colorwork.
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