A busy week always has one dreaming of the weekend, and Saturday Evening is that magical time. The work week is over, the new week has yet to begin, and the only decision to make is how best to relax. This shawl is a Saturday Evening in stitches. Easy, rhythmic knitting comes together with frequent color changes for a ‘one more stripe’ knit that you won’t want to put down. The final border combines simple slipped stitches with graphic patterning and gradient color changes for an eye-catching accessory that’s effortless to wear any night of the week.
SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 62.5” / 159 cm
Depth: 25.25” / 64 cm at widest point
YARN
Hazel Knits ARTISAN SOCK (90% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon; 400 yds / 120 g); recommended yarn includes 20% more than what was used in the sample:
MC: 1 full skein OR 400 yds fingering weight yarn
C1-C5: 1 40 g mini-skein in EACH of 5 colors OR 133 yds / 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 5 colors
Sample shown in ‘Cannon Beach’ (MC), ‘Sweet Potato’ (C1), ‘Shag Carpet’ (C2), ‘Giddy Up’ (C3), ‘Jam Session’ (C4), and ‘Jamboree’ (C5)
NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75mm), or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 18 stitch markers (optional for repeats), 1 removable stitch marker
Optional for blocking: blocking mats, wires, and pins (see my recommendations)
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
A busy week always has one dreaming of the weekend, and Saturday Evening is that magical time. The work week is over, the new week has yet to begin, and the only decision to make is how best to relax. This shawl is a Saturday Evening in stitches. Easy, rhythmic knitting comes together with frequent color changes for a ‘one more stripe’ knit that you won’t want to put down. The final border combines simple slipped stitches with graphic patterning and gradient color changes for an eye-catching accessory that’s effortless to wear any night of the week.
SIZES
One size
Wingspan: 62.5” / 159 cm
Depth: 25.25” / 64 cm at widest point
YARN
Hazel Knits ARTISAN SOCK (90% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon; 400 yds / 120 g); recommended yarn includes 20% more than what was used in the sample:
MC: 1 full skein OR 400 yds fingering weight yarn
C1-C5: 1 40 g mini-skein in EACH of 5 colors OR 133 yds / 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 5 colors
Sample shown in ‘Cannon Beach’ (MC), ‘Sweet Potato’ (C1), ‘Shag Carpet’ (C2), ‘Giddy Up’ (C3), ‘Jam Session’ (C4), and ‘Jamboree’ (C5)
NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75mm), or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 18 stitch markers (optional for repeats), 1 removable stitch marker
Optional for blocking: blocking mats, wires, and pins (see my recommendations)
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
