THE LIFE BEHIND IT ALL
THE LIFE BEHIND IT ALL
SNICKERDOODLE KNITS
Creativity, Clarity + Confidence in Knitting
While the techniques in this shawl include dropped stitches and simple lace, you can choose which motifs you use and can make the shawl as complex or simple as you'd like. More information on techniques can be found here.
You also have the ability to create the shawl size that you're interested in; however, as a general recommendation is one (100-gram) skein for a small size, two (100-gram) skeins for a medium size, and three (100-gram) skeins for a large size. For more information on yarn requirements, click here.
How many times have you abandoned a knitting project because you weren't in the mood to work on it anymore?
What if you had a project that you could adjust according to the mood that you were in, so your project was always something you were excited to work on?
That's where the idea for the In a Mood Collection came from: to create completely customizable patterns that you could work in any knitting mood you have.
For that reason, the shawl includes four stitch motifs with varying levels of complexity and energy required; allows you to use any yarn weight, any number of yarn color, and as much yarn as you'd like.
In the mood for something simple and relaxing? Wanting to work on your knitting without needing to think about what you're working? Just knit Garter!
In the mood to go in the flow with a stitch motif that is fun to work but requires a little attention? Wanting to change things up a bit from the garter but don't want to have to concentrate too much? Knit Dropped Stitches.
In the mood for something repetitive but simple? Want something with simple techniques but a bit more interesting than garter to work while you listen to a podcast? The Garter Rib Inside Out is perfect for your mood.
In the mood for something to distract you? Wanting a more complicated stitch motif that will keep you engaged? The Simple Lace stitch motif is what you're looking for.
The entire shawl uses simple increases and slip stitches for the shawl border. The garter section uses just knits; the dropped stitch section uses knits, dropped stitches, and purls; the garter rib inside out section uses knits and purls; and the simple lace section uses knits, purls, yarn overs, and SK2P.
All of my patterns include clear, step-by-step (written and charted) instructions and linked video technique tutorials that walk you through the pattern with confidence and joy. I am also available for pattern support if you have any questions.
Yarn & Needles
Fingering Weight
Small: 75 g / 300 yd / 275 m
Medium: 100 g / 400 yd / 365 m
Large: 200 g / 800 yd / 732 m
For my fingering weight sample, I used Hand Dyed Diva Sock in Magic Mint and Envy.
3.75 mm (US size 5) & 4.5 mm (US size 7) – or sizes needed to obtain gauge – circular needles, 32” (80 cm) minimum length
DK Weight
Small: 150 g / 330 yd / 302 m
Medium: 200 g / 440 yd / 402 m
Large: 300 g / 660 yd / 604 m
For my DK weight sample (the main sample), I used Hand Dyed Diva DK in Raven Wing, Swim Up Bar, and Turquoise & Sterling.
5.5 mm (US size 9) & 6.5 mm (US size 10.5) – or sizes needed to obtain gauge – circular needles, 32” (80 cm) minimum length
Aran Weight
Small: 150 g / 257 yd / 235 m
Medium: 200 g / 343 yd / 314 m
Large: 280 g / 480 yd / 439 m
For my aran weight sample, I used Interlacements Yarns Brawny in Oceans.
8.0 mm (US size 11) & 9.0 mm (US size 13) – or sizes needed to obtain gauge – circular needles, 32” (80 cm) minimum length
Get color & yarn recommendations here.
Approximate Sizing
Small: 30 in/76 cm wide x 15 in/38 cm deep
Medium: 45 in/114 cm wide x 22 in/56 cm deep
Large: 60 in/152 cm wide x 30 in/76 cm deep
Tools
Darning needle
Progress keeper, optional
Gauge
Varies depending on yarn weight
Construction
Asymmetrical triangle - starting at the tip and increasing along one edge, worked flat
