Selvedge
Selvedge is a shawl deign I designed for the final issue of Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 48 Spring2024. It will become available as a single download in spring 2025.
Size and Yarn
One size: 140cm / 55” long x 40cm / 15¾“ wide, excluding fringe
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Merino wool; 250m / 273yds per 50g ball)
Shades:
Yarn A: Flamingo; 1 ball
Yarn B: Wild Berries; 1 ball
Yarn C: Mustard; 1 ball
Yarn D: Quince; 1 ball
Yarn E: Slate Grey; 1 ball
Yarn F: Marzipan; 1 ball
OR approx:
Yarn A: 250m / 273yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn B: 205m / 224yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn C: 185m / 202yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn D: 175m / 191yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn E: 185m / 202yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn F: 140m / 153yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Tech Specs
Note: In sample shown, yarn A and D are lighter
shades of yarn B and C respectively.
Gauge: 24 sts & 52 rows = 10cm / 4” over Four Row
Seed Stitch on 2.75mm needles after blocking.
Needles: 2.75mm / US 2 circular needle, at least
60cm / 24” long
Note: Although worked flat, the scarf requires a circular needle in order to work each row twice in the same direction before turning.
Always use a needle size that will result in the
correct gauge.
Notions: Small crochet hook, scissors, yarn bobbins
(optional), tapestry needle
Notes: The tartan effect of this shawl is accomplished by a combination of seed stitch, intarsia and by working each RS and WS row twice by sliding the stitches back to the other end of the circular needle.
How to Pick Your Colors
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. It can help to ask yourself the
following questions:
• What is the color you wear most often?
• With which garment do you see yourself wearing this shawl? Which
colors would go with that garment best?
• I created a Pinterest Moodboard for Selvedge .
• Start with your favorite color and build up the palette around this color.
• Combine warm and cool colors.
• Don’t forget neutrals! They make colors shine and bring lightness to the
garment.
• Don’t be disappointed if the first rows don’t impress you. This patterns
needs length to give the total effect.