Friendship Shawl KAL: March 2024
The Friendship Shawl is a cozy, asymmetrical shawl with squishy texture and simple lace. Stripes that transition into mesh panels provide bold style that will stand the test of time. Designed in DK weight Dos Tierras - a gorgeous, single ply blend of 50% Merino Wool and 50% Baby Alpaca - the project calls for one skein each of three coordinating colors. The final measurements are roughly 64" x 35" depending on your personal gauge.
This is a great accessory project for advanced beginner knitters, but no one should be deterred! It is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence with shaping and yarn overs on a smaller scale, and we have tutorials to help you along the way!
Pattern
The pattern is available through the malabrigo website. You register on their site and receive the pattern in your email inbox!
Materials
Our team curated kits for the Friendship Shawl that span a wide range of colors and styles. Pick your favorite or let the combinations inspire you!
We have plenty of Dos Tierras in stock to provide countless options to create your unique Friendship Shawl combination. While the pattern calls for three colors, it can be easily adapted for one, two, four or more colors! Let the colors speak to you!
In addition to your yarn, you will need a US Size 7 (4.5mm)* circular knitting needle with at least a 32" cable and a tapestry needle.
*Needle size may vary depending on your personal gauge.
Schedule
The Dos Tierras Friendship Shawl KAL is scheduled to begin March 1st and run through March 31st.
Community
Join in or follow all the activity on Instagram and Facebook! Malabrigo will have a thread on their Ravelry page throughout the KAL as well as a Facebook group and blog posts. We will chat in our private MFY Make Along Facebook group along with our check in posts and sharing your progress photos. Additionally, you are always welcome to come knit with us at Community Night on Thursdays from 6-8pm!
Assistance
If you want to participate, but have never used yarn overs or done a project like this, consider signing up for a Knitting BYOP Bundle!
We also have video tutorials available with tips and tricks to help you work through your project. Below are some we think will be particularly helpful for this pattern!
Designer
The Friendship Shawl was designed by Jill Tamminen from Knit Sisu and presented to Malabrigo as part of an open call for designers. You can learn more about Jill on Instagram, Ravelry or via her website.
Jill also did an interview with malabrigo that they share as part of the KAL pattern. It's always interesting to learn more about the design process and inspiration, and we LOVE the love that Jill has for local yarn shops.
As you work on your project, we would love if you share your progress by tagging us on Instagram and/or Facebook @michiganfineyarns and using our project hashtags #michiganfineyarns #MFYkal. You can also join us during Community Nights (Thursday from 6-8pm) and knit with fellow makers!
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