What size should a triangular shawl be?
Yardage
| LENGTH FROM CENTER-BACK NECKLINE TO TIP OF TRIANGLE | ||
|---|---|---|
| YARN TYPE | 36 – 40” full-length shawl | 18” neckerchief |
| Lace weight | 1250 – 1525 yards (1150 – 1400 m) | 300 yards (275 m) |
| Fingering weight | 1000 – 1250 yards (925 – 1150 m) | 250 yards (225 m) |
| Sport / DK weight | 900 – 1100 yards (825 – 1000 m) | 225 yards (200 m) |
How many yards do you need to knit a shawl?
How much yarn do I need to make a ____?
| Yarn Weight 1 | Yarn Weight 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hat | 250-325 Yards | 200-225 Yards |
| Scarf | 525-825 Yards | 375-500 Yards |
| Socks | 350-500 Yards | 275-375 Yards |
| Shawl | 550-850 Yards | 375-550 Yards |
How do you knit a triangle piece?
KFB triangle pattern Row 1: K1, KFB, K1 (4 stitches). Row 2: K1, purl to last stitch, K1. Row 3: K1, KFB, knit to last 2 stitches, KFB, K1 (6 stitches). Repeat Rows 2-3 until you’ve reached the desired height of your triangle.
How do you knit a triangle pattern?
KFB triangle pattern
- Cast on 3 stitches.
- Row 1: K1, KFB, K1 (4 stitches).
- Row 2: K1, purl to last stitch, K1.
- Row 3: K1, KFB, knit to last 2 stitches, KFB, K1 (6 stitches).
- Repeat Rows 2-3 until you’ve reached the desired height of your triangle.
What is the average size of a shawl?
Shawls are typically in 30 to 45 inches wide to 70 to 85 inches long.
How many balls of yarn do I need for a shawl?
When it comes to shawls and ponchos, you are most likely going to need three to five skeins of yarn. Although these two types of projects are different and each requires unique details, they are similar enough in size that the amount of yarn needed for a shawl is probably similar to a poncho.