Flying Solo Shawlette

> [Get email updates][1] to hear about Shaina’s new designs, video tutorials, class schedule, and receive subscriber-only introductory discounts on pattern releases! The Flying Solo Shawlette is your next favorite knit! Experience Level: Advanced Beginner The Flying Solo Shawlette is a triangular shawlette with a mixture of simple stitch patterns that are repeated throughout. It’s designed to work with a 100 gram skein of your favorite fingering weight yarn. The stitch patterns lend themselves to an array of color families and dye styles; optional beading gives this shawlette some extra sparkle. This pattern is easily adaptable for a larger sized shawl made with additional yardage or a thicker yarn and larger needles. Construction Details: The shawl is worked in one piece. The pattern starts out at the "small" corner and increases along the shawl's length to the other straight edge. The pattern is a repeat of 60 textural rows that include mesh lace, knit/purl texture, wrap and drops, and optional beading on stockinette stitch. Techniques Necessary • Cast On • Elastic Bind off • Knit/Purl • Increasing (YO, kfb) • Decreasing (ssk) • Wrap and Drop elongated stitch texture. Tutorial videos are linked in the pattern to [Shaina's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/shainabilow) for many of the techniques. Finished Measurements: 55"/137cm span across the longest side x 22"/56cm depth Yarn: Approximately 440 yards or 100 grams of fingering weight (CYCA #1) yarn. Samples made with Freia Yarns Ombre Merino Fingering Shawl Ball (100% US Merino Wool, 430 yds/100 g) in a one-of-a-kind colorway and Dyed By Shaina “Luxury Fingering” (75% ultrafine superwash merino wool, 15% mulberry silk, 10% cashmere; 437 yds/100 g) in Canadian Maple. Gauge: 19 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch, unblocked and 17 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge. Needle: US 7/4.5 mm 24-32”/60-80cm circular needles to accommodate the increasing stitches. <i>Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.</i> Additional Materials: Tapestry needle, size 6/0 seed beads (optional) and a beading hook or dental floss threader for beading. Note: This is listing is for a downloadable PDF knitting pattern to create your own Flying Solo Shawlette **Flying Solo Shawlette** is an easy knitting pattern for a triangle shawlette worked sideways, flat, and seamless in a single piece. A garter stitch foundation gains texture through slipped stitches, open mesh sections, and intentionally placed dropped stitches, producing a light, elastic wrap that blooms with blocking. One gradient skein carries you from cast-on to bind-off. Construction and Technique -------------------------- • Worked flat and sideways from tip to tip, shaped as one seamless piece • Garter stitch base with slipped-stitch detailing and mesh sections for open, airy texture • Dropped stitches placed intentionally for an elongated, ladder-like mesh effect • Triangle shawlette shape with neat selvedge edges throughout • Easy skill level: accessible to knitters comfortable with basic increases, decreases, and yarn overs Materials --------- • **Yarn weight**: fingering weight / CYC size 1 (Super Fine) • **Yardage**: 400-450 yds (366-411 m) of fingering weight merino • **Sample yarn**: Freia Ombré Shawl Ball Merino Fingering (gradient); any fingering weight merino works beautifully • **Needles**: US 7 / 4.5 mm (larger than standard fingering-weight sizing, intentional for open mesh gauge; always follow pattern gauge) • **Gauge, unblocked**: 19 sts x 40 rows = 10 cm / 4 in in garter stitch • **Gauge, blocked**: 17 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 in in garter stitch • Gradient and hand-painted skeins show off the stitch texture especially well Sizing ------ • One size, suitable for adults and teens (ages 13+) • Triangle shawlette proportions with positive ease; finished dimensions given in pattern What's Included --------------- • Full written instructions in English • Video tutorial support for key techniques • All abbreviations defined within the pattern A satisfying one-skein project for makers who want a portable, engaging knit with a polished result. The unisex construction makes it a thoughtful handknit gift for any maker on your list. Cast on and fly. [1]: https://www.ShainaBilow.com/mailing-list