Upstream Shawl Kit - Choose your Colour

Buy the Upstream Shawl kit and get the pattern for FREE*

Before purchasing this item please make a note of the yarn colour you would like included in the kit by visiting the 4 Ply / Sock / Fingering yarn shop page. Please make a note of the yarn name as you will be asked to specify this on the order. The yarn shown in the pattern pictures is 'Aquamarine' on a gradient Chora base.

This kit contains:

• Your choice of 1 x 100g skein of 4 ply yarn
• 1 pattern (PDF or print)*
• 1 removable marker

In addition you will need**:

• 1 x 80-100cm 3.75mm circular needle

About this Pattern

Upstream is a lightweight asymmetrical shawl and the pattern is deceptively easy, there are no complicated lace stitches involved, it’s all just knit and purl stitches with the occasional drop stitch which is done on purpose to create the wavy shaping. 

The shawl combines knit and purl stitches which give it a lovely texture, and it is reversible too!

The picot edges of the shawl are created by casting off stitches at the start of a row on one side, and by a bind off at the end. The pattern is supported by video tutorial which walks through how to do this step-by-step.

The pattern is designed to showcase a sock blank gradient or pretty skein of 4 ply sock yarn. I would recommend using a yarn that has a range of similar colours, as the drop stitch pattern could get lost in a busy yarn. It looks fantastic in a solid yarn too.

Pattern Details and Materials

The pattern has written and charted instructions and has been professionally tech edited and test knit. There are links to video tutorials provided in the pattern for various stitches and techniques used to make the shawl.

Skills / Techniques Used – Knit, purl, dropped stitches, increases

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished blocked item measures 74” (188 cm) wingspan and 18” (46cm) depth

Materials

• 3.5 oz / 100g, 464yd / 425m 4 ply or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree sock blank gradient, 75% merino / 25% nylon, in the Aquamarine Colourway (1 sock blank or 1 skein)

• US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80-100cm) circular needle

• 1 tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

*The free pattern will be an e-mailed digital version. If you would like a printed copy then this will be provided for an additional £1.50. 

**There will be an option to purchase this additional item on your order.