Seagull Shawl
Seagull Shawl
Seagull Shawl is a relatively easy colorwork shawl that uses only one color of yarn per row. What a great way to use those mini-skein gradient sets!
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 garter, lace and texture stitches and the Mosaic sections are perfect for a gradient yarn.
Seagulls swooping and frolicking on the beach and over the ocean inspired the design for this shawl. The lace, texture and colorwork designs in this shawl each represent Seagulls in flight.
The Seagull Shawl is offered in two sizes and has a bit of easy lace, a unique textured stitch pattern, and easy slip stitch colorwork with bands of garter stitch framing each panel. The Mosaic section is perfect for a gradient yarn!
The shawl is worked top-down, seamless and triangular and the instructions are both charted and written. Mosaic (slip stitch) is fun and relatively easy as colorwork goes, given that only one color of yarn is used per row.
Sweet Georgia has set up yarn kits for the Seagull Shawl! Check them out here.
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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SIZES
Small and Large sizes available (see “finished measurements” for details)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Larger: 65 inches/165 cm long and 24 inches/61 cm deep at point of triangle.
Smaller: 47 inches/119cm wide across the top edge and 17.5 inches/44cm deep at point of triangle.
Size and yarn usage will vary across yarns and gauge used.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Fingering weight - use smooth yarn and contrasting colors for vibrant and visible mosaic design. See the Sweet Georgia yarn kits.
Sample is shown in:
Main Color (MC): Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock: Fingering (80% merino wool, 20% nylon); 425 yds (389m)/4 oz (115g); Color Dreamboat.
Contrast Color (CC): Sweet Georgia Tough Love Party of Five: Fingering (80% merino wool, 20% nylon); 525yds (480m)/5 oz (142g); Gradient Set in Color Whisper.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
Large Size: MC – 700 yards (637m) - 2 skeins would be 800 yds. CC – 300 yards (273m) - 1 Party of Five mini-gradient set
Small Size: MC – 460 yards (419m) , CC – 206 yards (188m) - 1 Party of Five mini-gradient set
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used as well as options chosen.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Medium - US 5 (3.75mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle for main body of shawl, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Larger - US 6 (4mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle for mosaic work only (if indicated by swatch results).
Smaller - US 4 (3.5mm) 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
Skills Used: Increases, basic knit stitches, slip stitches, basic lace, simple cable (no cable needle required).
RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE
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