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Designed by
Helen Stewart
Kelso Pattern
The Kelso shawl takes its name from a charming Scottish border town which lies nestled in the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot rivers. Known for the romance of its ruined abbey, graceful bridges, and cobblestone streets, it is a place to lose yourself in time as you wander...
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
The Kelso shawl takes its name from a charming Scottish border town which lies nestled in the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot rivers. Known for the romance of its ruined abbey, graceful bridges, and cobblestone streets, it is a place to lose yourself in time as you wander along the riverbanks. Kelso captures the different textures of river and town, with wonderful three-colored stripes, flickering eyelets and simple lace. The pattern was designed to feature the distinct beauty of the Road to China Light, bringing its complex saturated tones and gentle luster center stage. This elongated triangle shawl is knit from the top down with increases made at the edges.
This pattern is also available as a kit where you can purchase the yarn Road to China Light from The Fibre Co.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere, 145 m (159 yds) per 50 g hank):
Blue Tourmaline (A) – 1 hank
Lapis (B) – 2 hanks
Ametrine (C) – 2 hanks
Gauge:
22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) in st st, blocked
Sizes and measurements:
178 cm (70 in) diameter across top edge and 71 cm (28 in) neck to bottom edge
Needles and notions required:
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4.5mm [US7] 80–100 cm (32–40 in) circular needle
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Darning needle