Gift of the Mermaid

$8.00

• Fingering/sock weight • Lace and texture •

Worked with two colors of fingering/ sock yarn, this crescent-shaped shawl keeps things fun, switching stitch patterns every few inches.

Why you will relish knitting this shawl:

  • It gives you the opportunity to learn some new knitting stitches which combine to create a beautiful shawl.

  • There are closeups of each stitch pattern, and photo tutorials of two of the stitches are included. They’re not hard to learn; it’s just nicer to have a lot of pictures, as if you had a knitting friend sitting with you to demonstrate. One stitch has a video tutorial, which you can see here.

  • Stitch counts are provided any time there is a change so you’ll know you’re on track every step of the way.

  • Originally designed for a mystery knitalong, some of the MKAL fun remains - the shawl pattern is accompanied by a story which takes you on a mermaid’s journey

Knitter’s note: The beginning section of this pattern was updated in January 2019 to make it stretchier and easier to block. Photos were taken with the original sample; your shawl will have a flatter edge across the top.

What knitters say about the pattern:

“I enjoyed this one. The various stitches really are fun.” – Lea

“I have made this shawl with Madtosh yarn, a lot of fun. – Irene

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience.

Thank you to the fabulous test knitters of this shawl! If you might be interested in test knitting, join the Softyarn Designs newsletter.

• Fingering/sock weight • Lace and texture •

Worked with two colors of fingering/ sock yarn, this crescent-shaped shawl keeps things fun, switching stitch patterns every few inches.

Why you will relish knitting this shawl:

  • It gives you the opportunity to learn some new knitting stitches which combine to create a beautiful shawl.

  • There are closeups of each stitch pattern, and photo tutorials of two of the stitches are included. They’re not hard to learn; it’s just nicer to have a lot of pictures, as if you had a knitting friend sitting with you to demonstrate. One stitch has a video tutorial, which you can see here.

  • Stitch counts are provided any time there is a change so you’ll know you’re on track every step of the way.

  • Originally designed for a mystery knitalong, some of the MKAL fun remains - the shawl pattern is accompanied by a story which takes you on a mermaid’s journey

Knitter’s note: The beginning section of this pattern was updated in January 2019 to make it stretchier and easier to block. Photos were taken with the original sample; your shawl will have a flatter edge across the top.

What knitters say about the pattern:

“I enjoyed this one. The various stitches really are fun.” – Lea

“I have made this shawl with Madtosh yarn, a lot of fun. – Irene

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience.

Thank you to the fabulous test knitters of this shawl! If you might be interested in test knitting, join the Softyarn Designs newsletter.

Finished dimensions: Approximately 72” x 18” (180 x 45 cm)

Yarn selection: Two colors of fingering/ sock yarn, about 400 yards per skein. The pattern was designed to feature one tonal or semisolid yarn and a coordinating variegated or speckled yarn. Knitters have also made beautiful versions using a single color or a gradient.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 26 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US 7/4.5 mm and US 9/5.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge plus two US sizes larger. This shawl is worked flat, but using a long circular needle (at least 40”/100 cm) will allow you to spread out the stitches and see your work better.

Difficulty level/skills: This is an intermediate-level pattern. The stitch patterns are all described row by row, with additional tips and pictures where helpful. A couple of the stitch patterns involve yarn overs. These are not complicated lace patterns where you have to pay attention every second, but I wouldn’t recommend it for knitting in the dark at the movies, either. With the yarn-over stitches, as with the others, you will find that you catch on very quickly to the pattern and after not too long, you won’t have to look down at the instructions very often.

Questions as you go? My email is in the pattern.

Photo credits: Gale Zucker, photographer; Yanira, model.

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