linocut

The inscribed lines of lacework within the graphic Linocut shawl evoke the deep carvings of this traditional printmaking technique. Featuring a modular motif too alluring to limit to one shape, this pattern comes written and charted for both a triangle shawl and a rectangular wrap in two sizes. Elegant three-dimensional geometry cuts a field of raised garter lace throughout, echoing the dip and curve of traditional horseshoe cables. An optional Icelandic Bind Off accentuates Peerie’s plump stitches and gives your lace space to shine.

FINISHED SIZES 
Shawl: 63” [160 cm] winspan; 31½: [80 cm] depth at center spine
Wrap, Medium (Large): 13¼ (19¼)” [33.5 (49) cm] wide; 75¾ (79¼)” [192.5 (201.5) cm] long
Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking. Wrap sample shown is size Medium.

MATERIALS 
Shawl: 1340 yards [1225 meters] of fingering weight wool yarn
7 skeins required of Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino wool; 210 yards/50 grams); sample shown in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in color ‘Butte’.

Wrap, Medium (Large): 1205 (1830) yards [1102 (1673) meters] of fingering weight wool yarn
6 (9) skeins required of Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (100% American Merino wool; 210 yards/50 grams); sample shown in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in color ‘Morel’.

GAUGE 
24 stitches x 42 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Chart B-Right Pattern, after blocking

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
Shawl & Wrap
One 60″ / 150 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3.25mm (US 3)

Shawl Only
One set of double pointed needles (DPNs) (optional), the same size as gauge needle or one size smaller, for Garter Tab Cast On

DIFFICULTY 
Intermediate: Skills required include Provisional Cast On (shawl only), Garter Tab Cast On (shawl only), Long-Tail Cast On (wrap only), increasing, lace knitting, stretchy bind-off of knitter’s choice.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 
Note: Complete instructions are provided within the pattern for each technique. 
Garter Tab Cast On (shawl only), Icelandic Bind Off (optional)

PATTERN STYLE 
Pattern includes both written and charted instructions for lace stitch patterns.

WHERE TO BUY
Linocut can be purchased on Brooklyn Tweed’s website via the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry. All four patterns from the Ever Greene collection can be purchased together at a special price from Brooklyn Tweed.

LINOCUT was originally published by Brooklyn Tweed as part of the Ever Greene collection.
Photographs by Jared Flood, courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed.