Intertwined Shawl
 
Main Features
a fun mix of texture using smocking stitch (which is mostly knits and purls) and simple brioche
includes linked video tutorials for both the smocking stitch and brioche; don’t be scared to try the brioche!
worked top down, flat
creates a very cozy shawl that can be reversible
includes written and charted instructions that have been test knit and professionally tech edited
includes a blog post with alternate yarn and color recommendations
 
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Cozy, warm, and squishy, the Intertwined is the perfect winter shawl for when you need a big hug around your neck. The design features two textures that flow in and out of one another and tells the story of friendship. It’s a great pattern for the new brioche knitter.
 
If you’re not familiar with knitting brioche, the Intertwined Shawl will be a fun challenge through which you’ll be completely supported with clear instructions and video tutorials that walk you through the techniques step by step.
 
This pattern is for a triangular shawl worked top down. Learn more about the design inspiration, knitting experience, and wearing experience here.
 
The pattern includes one PDF with both the written instructions and the charted instructions, but the instructions are split so you can print only the pages you’ll need.
 
SIZE
One Size
Width: 58.5 in / 149 cm
Depth: 30.5 in / 77 cm
 
YARN
382 yd / 349 m; 174 g Worsted Weight Yarn for CC
463 yd / 423 m; 210 g Worsted Weight Yarn for MC
 
The sample is worked using Pinon (CC) and Sunshine (MC) in Six and Seven Fiber’s Rocky Mountain Targhee (100% Non-superwash Targhee; 110 yd / 100 m; 50 g) base.
 
A note on this yarn: the mill measures the yarn by yardage rather than weight. So, you may receive a weight different than 50 or 100 grams (my skeins were each 90 grams instead of 100), but you will always receive 110 or 220 yards.
 
A note on the MC yarn quantity: Per design standards, all of my yarn quantities include an extra 10% from what I used to ensure you don’t run out of yarn. You can most likely get away with only two 100-gram skeins (or four 50-gram skeins). {I and all of the test knitters used less than 200 grams/440 yards.} If you do run out you can transition from the 2-color brioche to 1-color brioche at the bottom of the shawl early. However, if you’d rather not risk running out of yarn, you may want to purchase an additional skein.
 
This design was created as a collaboration with Six and Seven Fiber. If you have the means, I highly recommend checking out their colorway options! Find color recommendations and alternate yarn suggestions here.
 
GAUGE
16 sts, 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in smocking stitch with larger needle
15 sts, 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in brioche with smaller needle
 
TOOLS
5.5 mm (US size 9) - or size needed to obtain smocking gauge - circular needles, 32” (80 cm) minimum length
5.0 mm (US size 8) – or one size smaller than needed to obtain smocking gauge – circular needles, 32” (80 cm) minimum length
Cable needle or stitch holder
Darning needle
3 Stitch marker
Optional waste yarn for lifelines
 
TECHNIQUES
The techniques used in this pattern include simple 1-color brioche, 2-color brioche, and smocking (with knits, purls, and increases). This is a great project for an advanced beginner who is interested in learning how to knit brioche. If you aren’t familiar with it, brioche is essentially slipped stitches, yarn overs, and knitting or purling stitches together.
 
The tutorials linked in the pattern include, but aren’t limited to these smocking stitch, one color brioche, and two color brioche videos.
 
All of my patterns include clear, step-by-step instructions and linked video technique tutorials that walk you through the pattern with confidence. I am also available for pattern support if you have questions.
 
NOTES
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of my test knitters and my tech editor for this pattern, Joanna Fromstein of Precision TE.
 
Please do not copy, share, or distribute this pattern, as this pattern design is property of Snickerdoodle Knits. You are welcome to sell the knits that you make using this pattern, but I do ask that you provide credit to Snickerdoodle Knits for the pattern and that you link my pattern on Ravelry when you are selling online. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support!
 
I am happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding the pattern. My contact information is included in the pattern.