Striped Tilted Texture by Jennifer Weissman

In Tilted Texture, simple textures come together to create an elegant and reversible shawl, perfectly adapted to advanced beginners!  But in Striped Tilted Texture, this version of the pattern combines three beautiful colors to really make the different sections pop. 

This piece begins with just two stitches and gradually grows into a right triangle. As you knit, you encounter one textured stitch pattern after another. The variety keeps the project interesting, and the stitch patterns are simple, perfect for social or travel knitting.  When Tilted Texture is worn, its lines are tilted on the diagonal, creating a lovely, eye-catching effect (which makes it look more complicated than it really is).

The designer recommends solid or semi-solid colors for this project to enhance the pattern.  Weissman also states that this pattern can be made in Fingering up to DK weight yarn; just remember that the shawl will grow larger (and require extra yardage and bigger needles) on thicker yarn.  Written instructions and charts are provided for both Tilted Texture & Striped Tilted Texture.  (But please note that only the solid version is perfectly reversible.) 

Kit includes pattern and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here.

     

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Sno by Woolfolk (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® Wool; 50g/223yds): 3 Skeins. Shown in Color 01/02.

ALTERNATE FINGERING YARN: Camper by Kelbourne Woolens  (75% Fine highland wool / 25% Merino wool: 50g/200 yds): 2 Skeins MC & Color C, and 1 Skein Color B.  Delightful, heathered hues in bold colors.

ALTERNATE FINGERING YARN: Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers (100% fine highland wool from Peru; 50g/218yds): 2 Skeins MC (Main Color), 1 Skein Color B & 1 Skein Color C.  Use colors Pressed Grapes, Midnight Sea & Loon Lake to closely match the shawl photographed.  This single ply yarn blooms beautifully when washed, and the color palette is exceptional.

ALTERNATE YARN: O Wash Fingering by O-Wool  (100% organic washable merino wool: 100g/394 yds): 1 skein of each color.  Use Sheep Laurel, Night Heron & Sunfish to closely match shawl images.  O-Wool has been discontinued, but we still have stock!  Please click the link above to select your favorite remaining colors, and enter them into "Notes" at checkout.

ALTERNATE SPORT/DK YARN: Arroyo by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/335 yds): 1 skein of each color.  Arroyo is a sport/light DK weight yarn that is kettle-dyed in small batches to create beautiful variegations.  

ALTERNATE SPORT YARN: O-Wash Sport by O-Wool (100% Machine Washable Certified Organic Merino Wool; 100g/304 yds):1 skein of each color.  Use Sheep Laurel, Night Heron & Sunfish to closely match shawl images.  O-Wool is milled and dyed in the United States using environmentally friendly dyes and the GOTS compound for machine washable wool without harsh superwash treatments.  The super soft merino wool feels natural, pliable, and luxurious.  O-Wool has been discontinued, but we still have stock!  Please click the link above to select your favorite remaining colors, and enter them into "Notes" at checkout.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 62" wide x 26" long in Fingering Weight. Thicker wheights on bigger needles will yield a larger shawl.
YARDAGE: 703 yds divided as follows: 255-276 yds MC, 190-206 yds Color B, & 210-221 yds Color C
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75mm & US 6 / 4.0mm 24" or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: 3 stitch markers, 1 tapestry needle, pins for blocking/shaping the finished piece
GAUGE: 23 sts x  28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

Images courtesy of Jennifer Weissman