ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
Pattern sample with 7 repeats and applied icord edging
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
5 pattern repeats
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
6 pattern repeats
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
6 pattern repeats
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
6 pattern repeats
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
5 pattern repeats, DK weight yarn
ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP
5 pattern repeats, DK weight yarn
Do you ever find yourself knitting and pausing to admire the beauty and simplicity of color? I’ve fallen in love with the rich depth of handspun yarn, and this pattern celebrates subtle color shifts with simple texture. ASYNCHRONOUS LOOP uses stockinette and reverse stockinette stripes with short row inserts to create a subtly asymmetrical and one-of-a-kind cozy cowl. The design is built on a module and therefore easy to adjust for a longer or shorter piece. It’s totally reversible and great for handspun yarn or leftovers.
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YARN
Sample is shown with a combination of handspun yarn and a coordinating dyed mini skein. Fingering weight yarn (tonal or variegated) may be used in lieu of the handspun yarn as shown. Fiber and yarn are both by Golden Hour Knitwear, www.goldenhourknitwear.com
MAIN COLOR
2-ply handspun yarn 100% Rambouillet. Colorway: Jagged Shore. Finished skein: 483 yd / 442 m (119 g), 18 WPI. Sample used 353 yd / 323 m (87 g).
CONTRAST COLOR
NSW fingering, 100% Fine Merino Wool, 87 yd / 80 m per 20 g. Cowl can use 1 or 2 colors.
Sample shown in dark blue from Jagged Shore mini set. Sample used 39 yd / 36 m (9 g) of 1 color of yarn with Option 1 – Icord edging (unnamed tonal blue)
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Finished size will vary based on number of pattern repeats. Sample shown with 7 pattern repeats.
Sample dimensions:
Height: 8.5” / 22 cm
Circumference along short edge: 42” / 107 cm
Circumference along long edge: 52.5” / 133 cm
Each pattern repeat adds approximately 6” / 15 cm along the short edge and 7.5” / 19 cm along the long edge.
GAUGE & NEEDLES
23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, blocked. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and yarn requirements.
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, min. length 24” / 60 cm or size needed to get gauge
TECHNIQUES
Knit stitch, purl stitch, slipped selvedge, German short rows, grafting, picking up stitches for applied edging (optional)
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a written pattern with a schematic. Finished size is adjustable.
Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Susan E., Cathleen F., & Lisa M.
From Pia
Shana’s designs are always on point! Her attention to finishing details result in handknits that are both unique and classic. Her patterns are well written and thoughtful. I’m a fan!
Pia has test knit several Shanalines Designs patterns!
From TheKnittedBean
I appreciate the recipe or blueprint-like quality of the Shanalines Designs patterns which leave space for the maker to get truly creative and give each piece their own touch whether that be by substitution of yarns, or by the ease with which this allows the use of handspun that might have varying gauge, or even modular play with color. Ten different people can make a pattern by Shana and it can look like ten different patterns, there are no cookie cutters here!
TheKnittedBean test knit Share the Fun.
From Gwynethnotpaltrow
I really appreciate how organized Shana was with this test knit. The pattern was straightforward to knit, but she was very open and responsive to knitter feedback. It really made the test feel like a collaborative effort.
Gwyneth test knit L’Dor Va Dor Shawl.