patterns Archives - La Visch Designs

atomic tangerine

Atomic Tangerine was inspired by the lovely, vibrant yarn I bought on vacation in Sweden. While the version pictured is knit in a bulky-weight yarn, the patterning is very flexible and can easily be knit in other yarn weights. Just repeat the body pattern until your shawl is the desired size!

This shawl is knit from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter tab. The instructions for the body patterning are both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

This shawl is worked from the top down, starting with a garter stitch tab. Stitches used include knit, purl, skp, sl1-k2tog-psso, k2tog tbl and yo. This pattern is therefor suitable for the advanced beginner to intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

One size: Span width of 178 cm (70 inches) measured along the upper edge, and a depth of 75 cm (29 ½ inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of the Atomic Tangerine shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 7 sts / 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but for a look similar to the sample shown, a loose gauge is advised
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Yarn

256 m (280 yds) / 400 g Ullcentrum Lovikka (100% wool; 64 m (70 yds) / 100 g) in the color Lo-2122 Orange ljus.

Substitute a single ply type wool bulky weight yarn in a solid or tonal colorway for a similar result.

Materials

Size 8 mm (US 11) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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camelia

In the Camelia shawl, a simple stockinette stitch body is paired with an easy to remember garter stitch based lace border. The contrast in textures is striking, and really highlights the yarn used.

This shawl is knit from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter tab. The instructions for the border patterning are both charted and written out.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

This shawl is worked from the top down, starting with a garter stitch tab. Stitches used include knit, purl, k2tog, yo, RLI, m1l, and m1r increases. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

One size: Span width of 176 cm (69 ¼ inches) measured along the upper edge, and a depth of 77 cm (30 ¼ inches), measured after blocking.

The size of the Camelia shawl can be changed by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 14.5 sts / 21 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch, measured after blocking. Gauge is however not critical for this design but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size)

Yarn

495 m (541 yds) / 150 g Camelia by Filature du Valgaudemar (100% camel; 165 m (180 yds) / 50 g) in “Prune”.

Please note that this specific yarn has been discontinued. Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca (100% alpaca; 167 m (183 yds) / 50 g) would make a good substitute.

Substitute a sport to DK weight yarn in solid or tonal colorways for a similar result. Or, use 150-200 g of fingering weight yarn for a slightly daintier version.

Materials

Size 4 mm (US 4) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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electric violet

The Electric Violet shawl, was inspired by the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn from RMR Yarn Co. it’s knit with. It combines a relaxing-to-knit stockinette body, with a delightful lace section, followed by a twisted rib edging. The shawl as shown in size L, uses 300 g of fingering weight yarn. A smaller 2 skein shawl (size S in this pattern) is made by omitting the twisted rib section.

This shawl is knit from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter stitch tab. The instructions for the lace are both charted and written out.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

This shawl is worked from the top down, starting with a garter stitch tab. The patterning in the edging is worked on both right side and wrong side rows.

Stitches used include knit, purl, k tbl, p tbl, skp, k2tog, k2tog tbl, p2tog, p2tog tbl, yo and a wrapped stitch. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Size S (L): Wingspan of 196 (235) cm (77 ¼ (92 ½) inches) and a depth of 89 (106) cm (35 (41 ¾) inches), measured after blocking. The shawl pictured is a size L.

The size of the Electric Violet shawl can be changed by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 14 sts / 25 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch, measured after blocking. Gauge is however not critical for this design but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 7 pages (letter size)

Yarn

RMR Yarn Co. Micaela (75% SW extra fine merino, 25% Mulberry silk; 400 m (437 yds) / 100 g) in the following colors and quantities:
C1: 400 (800) m (437 (874) yds) / 100 (200) g) in Para Harumi
C2: 400 (400) m (437 (437) yds) / 100 (100) g) in Jalea De Uva

Substitute a fingering weight yarn in a speckled color for C1, and a solid or tonal colorway for C2 for a similar result.

Materials

Size 3.5 mm (US 4) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches
Cable needle
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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koi in the pond

The yarn, used in this shawl, reminds me of koi carp swimming in water in which the surface is rippling in the wind. Hence, the name “Koi in the Pond”. This design is knit sideways on the bias, making a shallow and asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing as an elegant scarf. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and simple lace makes it a perfect choice to get the best of both worlds.

The instructions for the patterning are, of course, both charted and fully written out.

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Difficulty level

This asymmetric shawl is knit sideways, starting with a small number of stitches. Every 2 rows, the stitch count is increased by 1 stitch. Stitches used include knit, purl, yo, k2tog, skp, kfb, m1, a centered double decrease, a 7 into 9 gathered stitch, a 9 into 1 increase and a 5 to 1 decrease. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: 207 cm (81 ½ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 69 cm (27 ¼ inches), measured after blocking.

The Koi in the Pond shawl can be made larger by adding more repeats of the garter stitch and/or by working more repeats in the lace section. This will, of course, increase the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 15 sts / 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over garter stitch, measured after blocking. Gauge is however not critical for this design but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Yarn

C1: 1 skein Mina Dyeworks Socksanity (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 420 m (459 yds) / 100 g) in “Turquoise and Brown”.
C2: 168 m (184 yds) / 40 g Alize Superwash Artisan (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 420 m (459 yds) / 100 g) in 336 “Orange”.
C3: 147 m (161 yds) / 35 g Alize Superwash Artisan (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 420 m (459 yds) / 100 g) in 9012 “Variegated”.

Substitute any variegated fingering weight yarn for C1 and any solid or tonal colored fingering weight yarn for C2 and C3 for a similar result.

Please note that C2 and C3 were alternated in the sample shawl to achieve the desired color. A total of 315 m (344 yds) / 75 g of a single contrast color can be used instead if desired.

Materials

Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl.
Removable stitch marker to denote the RS of the shawl (optional)
Stitch markers to indicate repeats of the lace patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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diamanten

Diamanten is a semicircle Pi shawl, worked in a luxury hand-dyed merino and tencel yarn. The combination of simple stockinette and slip-stitch diamond patterning really lets this tonal yarn shine! However, This shawl is equally lovely when worked in solid colors or even variegated ones.

This shawl is worked from the top-down and is started with a garter stitch tab. The instructions for the patterning are, of course, both charted and fully written out.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

The Diamanten half-circle shawl is knit from the top down, starting with a garter tab cast-on. Stitches used include knit, purl, m1bl, m1p, k2tog, and the k1 under loose strands stitch. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: Span width of 193 cm (76 inches) and a depth of 73 cm (28 ¾ inches), measured after blocking.

Adjust the size of this shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 13 sts / 21 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over stockinette, measured after blocking. Gauge is however not critical for this design but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 5 pages (letter size)

Yarn

Hearthside Fibers Crystal (50% Merino, 50% Tencel; 377 m (412 yds)/ 113 g) in the following colors and amounts:

C1: 377 m (412 yds)/ 113 g in “Lake”
C2: 377 m (412 yds)/ 113 g in “Vermont”

Substitute a tonal fingering to sport weight yarn for a similar result.

Materials

Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl.
Yarn needle
Stitch markers (optional, for use between repeats of the diamond patterning)

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psychedelica

Sometimes, you just want a knit that quickly gives results. This design uses aran weight yarn, which definitely delivers on that! The patterning in the Psychedelica shawl may look challenging, but if you’ve ever knit lace, you can absolutely work this too.

This shawl is knit from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter tab. The instructions for the psychedelic patterning are both charted and written out.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

The Psychedelica shawl is worked from the top-down, starting with a garter tab cast-on. The psychedelic patterning is worked on both the RS and the WS of the work. Stitches used include knit, knit tbl, purl, purl tbl, m1bl, k2tog, k2tog tbl, skp, p2tog, and p2tog tbl.

This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

One size: Span width of 215 cm (84 ¾ inches) measured along the upper edge, and a depth of 99 cm (39 inches), measured after blocking.

Adjust the size of this shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 10 sts / 19 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over striped stockinette, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 5 pages (letter size)

Yarn

Garnstudio Drops Big Fabel (75% wool, 25% nylon; 150 m (164 yds) / 100 g) in the following colors and quantities:

C1: 450 m (492 yds) / 300 g) in 105 – turquoise
C2: 300 m (328 yds) / 200 g) in 102 – green

This particular yarn is discontinued, but could be substituted with Garnstudio Drops Big Merino (100% wool; 75 m (82 yds) / 50 g). Substitute a plied aran weight yarn in solid or tonal colors for a similar result.

Materials

Size 4.5 mm (US 7) / 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles were used for the sample shawl. Use needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
Yarn needle.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches.
Stitch markers to use in between patterning repeats (optional).

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hazelnoot

The luscious wool and silk yarn used in the Hazelnoot stole is the result of some deep stash diving. As such, the label is lost, so the brand is unknown. However, it’s much too pretty not to use! It inspired me to create a delicate lace design, based on traditional Estonian stitch patterns. These, of course, include nupps. Instructions for both traditional and easy nupps are included.

The instructions for the stole are provided both fully charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

The Hazelnoot stole contains lace that is worked on the right side of the fabric only. Stitches used include knit, purl, p1 below, k2tog, skp, yo, a centered double decrease (sl2-k1-p2sso), the bunny ears yo stitch, and nupps.

This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

One size – finished dimensions: 37.5 cm (14 ¾ inches) wide and 184 cm (72 ½ inches) long, measured after blocking.

Adjust the length of the stole by changing the number of cast on stitches in multiples of 10. Adjust the width by working more/fewer repeats of the body pattern. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 13.3 sts / 20.3 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, knit with medium size needles, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: 480 m (525 yds) / 120 g yarn – brand unknown (50 % silk, 50 % wool; 480 m (525 yds) per 120 g). Substitute any silk & wool blend fingering weight yarn of comparable thickness for a similar result.
Size 4.5 mm (US 7) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles.
Size 5 mm (US 8) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles for cast-on only.
Size 4 mm (US 6) needles (optional, for bind-off only).
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers to use in between lace repeats (optional).
Crochet hook in a size equivalent to the small size knitting needles (optional, for easy nupps).
Substitute beads for the nupps, if desired. Approx. 225 beads would be needed, or 9 beads per 10 sts cast on.

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fuyu persimmon

Like the Fuyu persimmon fruit this shawl is named after, it’s fruity and succulent and suitable for a wide range of occasions. In this shawl, a delightful garter stitch based lace body is paired with a striped garter stitch border. The design is very flexible, therefore I’ve included modification ideas in the pattern.

This shawl is knit from the top-down in one piece, starting at the neck edge with a garter tab. The instructions for the body patterning are both charted and written out.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

This shawl is worked from the top-down, starting with a garter tab cast on. Stitches used include knit, k2tog, k3tog, yo, m1l, and m1r increases.

This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: Span width of 186 cm (73 ¼ inches) measured along the upper edge, and a depth of 89 cm (35 inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of this shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working fewer (or more) repeats of the various sections of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 15.4 sts / 24.5 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 5 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Fingering (100% wool; 250 m (273 yds) / 50 g) in the following colors and quantities (substitute a 2-ply wool (light) fingering to sport weight yarn in solid or tonal colorways for a similar result):
- C1: 250 m (273 yds) / 50 g) in 2414 Ginger
- C2: 250 m (273 yds) / 50 g) in 8686 Brown
- C3: 250 m (273 yds) / 50 g) in 9566 Olive Oil
Size 4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, choose needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers to indicate the center stitch and the edge stitches
Stitch markers to indicate the repeats of the patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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rose pink candy

Rose Pink Candy is a fun triangular shawl knit sideways. Knit in an aran/bulky weight yarn, it knits up pretty fast too. This design is however very easy to modify for other yarn weights: just cast on and repeat the body patterning until the shawl has the desired size!

The pattern contains both fully written out as well as charted instructions for the patterning.

Pay what you want: (minimum €6.95)

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Difficulty level

Stitches used in this design include knit, purl, yo, kfb and k2tog. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl:

Span width of 180 cm (70 ¾ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 95 cm (37 ½ inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of the Rose Pink Candy shawl by using lighter or heavier yarn and/or working less (or more) repeats of the body section of the shawl. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 11.1 sts / 17.1 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 4 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: 570 m (624 yds) / 300 g Big Delight by Garnstudio Drops (100% wool; 190 m (208 yds) / 100 g) in color “01”. Substitute wool aran to bulky weight yarn of comparable thickness, in a gradient color, for a similar result.
Size 5 mm (US 8) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, choose needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
2 stitch markers to indicate the edge stitches (optional)
Stitch markers to indicate the repeats of the patterning (optional)
Yarn needle

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twilight disco

Twilight Disco is a delightfully whimsical shawl – a lovely layering piece with a lot of playful character. From the easy mindless knitting in the body of the shawl, to the colorful patterning in the border, what’s not to like?!

The shawl is started with a garter tab. The color work in the border is done using the slip-stitch mosaic technique, so you will be handling only one strand of yarn at all times. The border patterning is both charted and written out.

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Difficulty level

This triangle-shaped shawl is knit from the top down, starting with a garter tab cast-on. The edging uses the slip-stitch mosaic color work technique. Stitches used include knit, purl, right- and left-leaning increases, k2tog tbl, as well as slipping stitches. This pattern is therefor suitable for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Sizes and finished measurements

Finished dimensions of the sample shawl: 165.5 cm (65 inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 73.5 cm (29 inches), measured after blocking.

Change the size of the Twilight Disco shawl by using heavier or lighter weight yarn and/or working less (or more) repeats of the various sections. This will, of course, change the amount of yarn needed.

Pattern details

Gauge: Approx. 15 sts / 28 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over body pattern, measured after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this design, but should give you a fabric that you like with the yarn used.
Pattern languages included: English.
Digital PDF has 6 pages (letter size)

Materials

Yarn: Jawoll Superwash by Lang Yarns (75% wool, 25% nylon; 210 m (230 yds) / 50 g) in the following colors. Substitute any plied fingering weight yarn in solid or tonal colors for a similar result.
- MC: 420 m (460 yds) / 100 g in 226 Pale Gray.
- CC: 210 m (230 yds) / 50 g in 385 Neon Pink.
Size 3.5 mm (US 4) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, choose needles appropriate for the yarn chosen.
4 stitch markers
Yarn needle

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