Chayka

$6.00

The Chayka shawl is reminiscent of a seagull’s wing and is perfect for using up that special, luxurious skein. Knit from one corner to the opposite edge, it features show-stopper lace paired with plain stockinette. Easily adaptable to any yarn weight or yardage – just knit until a few grams of yarn are left, then finish with a few simple garter rows!

NOTE: When you purchase this pattern on this site, you will receive a download code good for 24 hours only. This pattern will not store in any kind of library. If you would like to store this pattern in your Ravelry library, please purchase via Ravelry here.

The Chayka shawl is reminiscent of a seagull’s wing and is perfect for using up that special, luxurious skein. Knit from one corner to the opposite edge, it features show-stopper lace paired with plain stockinette. Easily adaptable to any yarn weight or yardage – just knit until a few grams of yarn are left, then finish with a few simple garter rows!

NOTE: When you purchase this pattern on this site, you will receive a download code good for 24 hours only. This pattern will not store in any kind of library. If you would like to store this pattern in your Ravelry library, please purchase via Ravelry here.

Skills: increases, decreases, and lace with no rest rows.

Yarn: 
1 color fingering yarn. Recommend at least 100 g/3.5 oz skein. May use different weights or amounts if desired, though this will affect the finished size of the shawl.

Sample shown in full skein of Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock, 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 378 yards/346 m per 4 oz/115 g, colorway Into the Mystic

Needles: 
US 7 (4.5-mm) needles to knit flat, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Tools:

  • Tapestry needle

  • Gram scale

  • Blocking wires and pins

Blocked Gauge (gently stretched and pinned): 
18 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm, stockinette

Social Media: 
Please post your finished shawl on social media with #KinoKnitsChekhovCollection, #ChaykaShawl, and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.