Corresponding - Shanalines Designs

I’ve always been a creative person and use design to solve problems. CORRESPONDING is a little scarf that solves the problem of how to showcase a bit of special yarn in a functional way! Thoughtful details and simple stitches show off the beauty of handspun yarn. Scarves are back, baby!

Directions are provided for 2 sizes with suggestions for modifications to create a custom-sized piece.

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YARN
Handspun 2-ply 100% Non-Superwash Rambouillet, approximately 18 WPI (wraps per inch), 200 yd / 183 m. Use any heavy fingering to sport weight yarn you prefer for this design. For a look like the sample, choose a yarn with shifting colors such as a gradient.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Sizes 1 (2)
Length: 40” (60”) / 102 (152) cm
Width at center (both sizes): 4.75” / 12 cm

Samples shown in fiber from Supernova Dyeworks, colorway Roving About.
Size 1: 116 yd / 106 m (33 g)
Size 2: 191 yd / 175 m (54 g)

GAUGE & NEEDLES
20 stitches & 35 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, blocked. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and yarn requirements.
Working with a different weight of yarn? No problem! Gauge will differ, but the concept of the design remains the same! Adjust needle size per preferred gauge.
US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to get gauge, either straight or circular (minimum overall length: 9” / 23 cm for straight needles, or 16” / 40 cm for circular)

TECHNIQUES
Knit stitch, purl stitch, increasing and decreasing stitches, integrated icord edging

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a written pattern.

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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Elizabeth C., Laura H., Sarah M., Kim R., Claudia S., & Dana S.

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From Adrian S.

This top was a joy to test and I appreciate all your work in cultivating an inclusive test knitting group. ❤️

Adrian was a test knitter for Shoulder Season.

Adrian S.

From Pam S.

I really appreciate Shana’s attention to detail in each of her patterns, and also across the scope of her patterns. There are certain things I can count on from a Shanalines pattern, whether it’s a garment, coffee cozy or fidget toy: The directions will be clear, the design will be innovative, and the thing WILL fit! Her modular knits are good on everybody, and they are also really fun to make! As a bonus, Shana is very interactive and fun to knit with! I’ve had the chance to spend time with her at a couple of events, and I always leave her side smiling!

If you are hedging about one of the shanalines patterns, and you happen to see her at an event, she may even take off that beautiful sweater she’s wearing (with a tank top underneath, of course) to let you see how it works on you, or to point out a specific stitch detail. And if you have questions while you’re knitting, just reach out. She is always ready with a thoughtful answer that makes sense. I always look forward to seeing what pattern will come out next!

Pam has been to Zombie Knitpocalypse 2021 and 2022. She has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including PB Sandwich Hat and Recalibrate, and has test knit Semantics, Peapod Marble Fidget Toy, Textured Marble Fidget Toy, Modular Coffee Cup Cozy and Shoulder Season.

Pam S.

From Madeline J.

I have made two different Shanalines tops and one I made twice (and I generally don’t like repeating patterns!).

Her patterns are super clear and easily customizable. She offers a lot of size options, but also shows you how to make adjustments.

She is an architect by trade and you can absolutely tell – the patterns I made (Recalibrate and Shoulder Season) are modular and interesting. They are not your typical sweater construction, but the design makes sense and the pattern is not difficult to follow.

She’s very open to feedback and quick to help if you run into an issue. Cannot wait to see what else she comes out with!

Madeline was a test knitter for Shoulder Season, and has also knit Recalibrate.

Madeline J.