ALA SHAWL

 

Meaning "wing" in Italian, Ala Shawl draws its inspiration from birds in flight. Both its shape and lace motifs are reminiscent of the wings spread out wide. The main stitch pattern is elegant and rhythmic, and especially shines in yarns that hold the blocking well.

The shawl is worked from tip to tip with increases along one edge for the first half of the pattern and mirrored decreases for the second. The delicate lace edging is worked at the same time with the body of the shawl. The pattern has instructions on making three different sizes. Directions are both charted and written out. 

This pattern is a part of a mini-collection “Summer Designs with Ito”, along with Cuore Tee and Ponte Top. Get the complete set of patterns for $14 by clicking here!

 
 

YARN

  • Sample shawl: Kosho and Sensai from ITO held together, both in color Red, for a Small (Medium, Large) shawl:
    Kosho (90% merino, 10% cashmere; 191yds / 175m / 25g), 2 (3, 4) cones; Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silk; 262yds / 240m / 20g), 2 (2, 3) skeins

  • OR light fingering / heavy lace weight yarn held together with mohair or another fluff, 330 (520, 760)yds / 300 (475, 695)m each

  • Get the kits in the original sample yarns at my local yarn store ImagiKnit!

GAUGE

  • 26 sts and 38 rows in 4" / 10cm in pattern, unblocked

  • 23 sts and 36 rows in 4" / 10cm in pattern, blocked

  • Note that difference in gauge will affect the required yardage and the finished size of the shawl

NEEDLES

  • US 4 / 3.5mm needles (straight or circular) or the size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers

  • Tapestry needle

  • A piece of cardboard for tassels 

  • Blocking mats and pins

FINISHED SIZE Small (Medium, Large)

  • Wingspan 74 (90, 106)" / 188 (228.5, 269)cm
    plus tassels

  • Depth at the widest point 10.2 (13.4, 16.5)" /
    26 (34, 42)cm

  • Shown in size Medium