D R I F T L I N E S
We could all use something to soothe us these days. Driftlines is a perfectly relaxing – but definitely not boring – knit that features a fun design. The hybrid construction of Driftlines makes it a unique pattern, combining both a shawl and a cowl in one. When worn, it looks like a triangular shawl from the front and a cowl from the back. It's so simple to wear - just slip it on with no fuss of tucking in your shawl ends or bulk in the back neck. Driftlines makes for a quick project that is both interesting and meditative, creating a great distraction when you just want to unwind. Grab your favorite worsted weight wool, then settle in to knit one (or a few) up. So go on…de-stress and lose yourself into those lovely textured stitches.
Hello friends! I’m soooo excited to say my newest pattern - Driftlines - is here! It’s been a while (too long actually) and it feels both wonderful and emotional to introduce this lovely to the world! This pattern is near and dear to my heart for too many reasons to type. I really needed a knit on my needles that was both interesting and meditative, and that was an accessory that filled a void in my wardrobe. It was also just what my anxious mind needed.
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You all know I LOVE shawls. Any kind and any shape. But the ones I reach for a lot are triangular shawls. I like wearing them with the point in front and the ends wrapped around my neck. But sometimes you don’t want all that bulk in the back neck and you just want to just throw it on/off without fiddling with the ends. Thus the hybrid cowl/shawl. Can we say yes please?! It looks like you have on a triangular shawl but it’s a cowl! In love!!!!!
Want to see Driftlines in action? Pop by our Instagram page to see it being taken on/off HERE.
DESIGN
I’ve been wanting to play around with the construction and shaping for Driftlines for a while. I had a lot of fun designing it and I so hope you’ll enjoy making it. The textures on Driftlines are so cozy and lovely! That pretty slipped border stitch paired with the raised slip stitches and garter in the main body just make my heart happy. I got inspired for the stitch patterns and design after a hike with my husband and fur baby on a trail near where we live. We ended up on the beach when the tide was out and the driftlines in the sand never left my head. After I got home I grabbed my sketchbook and Driftlines was born.
The pattern itself is suited to neutrals/brights, tonals & slightly variegated yarns! As long as you don’t lose the texture you’re good to go! And guess what else - it’s a very quick knit! Yaaaas! Perfect for gift making or treating yourself - I’ve already made 2 and am about to cast on a 3rd - hmmmm…should we have a KAL???! Driftlines only takes 466 yds/426 m of worsted weight wool too so it’s a great stash buster or a project for trying out a new to you yarn!
THANK YOU
It's been years since I released a pattern and I find myself emotional as I type this to you friends. I keep trying to write and rewrite all the thoughts that are in my mind and heart but it's way too much to pop into this wee newsletter today. But I do want you all to know how much your support these last few years has meant to me. I've missed you all so much and putting this pattern out into to the world feels like getting to hug a much loved friend that I haven't seen in way too long. I truly hope knitting Driftlines brings you both joy & a sense of calm and that you also enjoy wearing it as much as you did knitting it.
I also want to thank all my fabulous testers for making the process of getting this pattern out into the world that much more fun - a few were on there 2nd and 3rd versions! And getting to work with my fave photographer Koyahni again - photoshoots just make me so darn happy - they are one of my favourite things to do in life. Seeing my design story come to life is just the best and our sweet model Alyssa was a joy to work with.
WHERE TO BUY
You can purchase Driftlines in my Online Shop, Ravelry Shop and on Etsy. The pattern will also be available on Love Knitting and Kollabora soon.
Wholesale? Shops looking for printed booklets Deep South Fibers will also have the pattern up soon for ordering.
Questions? Please email askveryshannon@gmail.com
So grab your favourite worsted weight yarn and cast on! Have fun and don’t forget to share your finished projects using hashtag #soveryshannon and #driftlinescowl - I love seeing them!
All images © Koyahni Photography / Model: Alyssa Thakray