NOTES
Each chart represents one segment/triangle
Jane Sowerby
Gothic
SHAwl
read this entire section before casting on.
using a loose cable cast-on, work as foll,
marking with mX, my and mZ as noted:
cast on 4sts (edge), pmX; *co 24 sts, pmy;
(co 22 sts, pmZ) 10 times; co 22 sts, pmy;
co 24 sts, pmX. rep from * 1 (2) more times
for double (triple) triangle shawl, co 4 sts.
588 (878) sts.
at row 1 of chart a, each repeat of the chart
is 290 sts, plus 4 edge sts at each end of row,
with st markers X denoting edge sts and
the divide(s) between each triangle repeat.
SET UP
Foundation row (WS) (not charted): yo,
K2tog, K to 4 sts from end, K4.
CHART A
Row 1 (RS): yo, K2tog, K2 (all 4sts
uncharted), work to st 23, work marked
patt rpt 11 times, work sts 46 to end of
chart. repeat entire chart 1 (2) more times,
K4 (uncharted).
Row 2 (WS): yo, K2tog, K2 (all 4 sts
uncharted), K to 4 sts from end of row,
K4 (uncharted).
cont as set, working through chart a to
end of row 34.
256 sts rem for each triangle. 520 (776) sts
total, including 8 edge sts.
rs facing for next row.
CHART B
Row 1 (RS): yo, K2tog, K2 (all 4 sts
Double triangle:
Charts A and B: Yarn A first triangle, yarn B
of the shawl, and must be worked three times
for the triple triangle and two times for the
double triangle.
Charts A, B and C each begin on their own row 1.
There are two Insertion sections which have
written instructions only; between charts B
and C; and between charts C and D.
There are 4 edge stitches at each end of the
shawl and these are NOT on the charts.
Because of the edge stitches, all rows begin
as foll:
YO, K2tog, K2 edge sts, chart x 3 (three
triangles) or chart x 2 (two triangles) to 4 sts
from end, K 4 edge sts.
If you wish to work with 2 colours in your
shawl, work as foll:
uncharted), work to st 28, work marked
patt rpt 9 times, work sts 51 to end of chart.
repeat entire chart 1 (2) more times, K4.
Row 2 (WS): yo, K2tog, K2 (all 4 sts
uncharted), P to 4 sts from end of row,
K4 (uncharted).
cont as set, working through chart b to
end of row 48.
200 sts rem for each triangle. 408 (608) sts
in total, including 8 edge sts.
rs facing for next row.
FIRST INSERTION
(written only)
st counts are given per triangle, and do not
include edge sts.
throughout work first 4 edge sts as yo,
K2tog, K2. work last 4 edge sts as K4.
Row 1 (RS): K1, (K2tog, K7, skpo) x 18, K1.
164 sts.
Row 2 (WS): removing all markers except
markers X as you work, knit all.
Row 3: P2tog, P to last 2sts, P2tog. 162 sts.
this creates a rs ridge.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5 (Eyelet row): K2tog (yo, K2tog) to
last 2sts, skpo. 160 sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog. 158 sts.
Row 8 (WS): Knit (creating a rs ridge).
Row 9: K2tog, K to last 2sts, skp. 156 sts.
Row 10: P1, P2tog, P to end. 155 sts.
155 sts rem for each triangle. 318 (473) sts
total, including 8 edge sts.
rs facing for next row.
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second triangle.
Insertion, Chart C, insertion: Yarn B first
triangle, yarn A second triangle
Chart D: Yarn A first triangle, yarn B second
triangle.
Picot cast-off: Colour of your choice.
When working with 2 colours, use the intarsia
technique and twist the two colours together
at changeover to avoid holes.
Triple triangle
Charts A and B: Yarn C.
From insertion before chart C to end: Yarn D.
Picot cast-off: Yarn C.
CHART C
work as foll, placing mZ to denote each 6 st
patt rep on row 1. work rows 1 to 16 once,
ending on row 16.
Row 1 (RS): yo, K2tog, K2 (uncharted),
*work to st 8, work 6 st patt rpt 22 times,
work st 15 to end of row. rep from * for each
triangle, K4 (uncharted).
Row 2 (WS): yo, K2tog, K2 (uncharted), P
to 4 sts from end of row, K4 (uncharted).
cont as set, working through chart c to
end of row 6.
Row 7 (RS): work as set, ‘stealing’ first st of
6 st patt rpt for sk2p and replacing marker.
cont as set, working through chart c to
end of row 14.
Row 15 (RS): work as set, ‘stealing’ first
Two shades
of yarn are
used for
the double
triangle
shawl
 Gothic

SIzE BlOCkINg DIAgRAMS

Double triangle 211cm
Side edges x 2: 104cm each
Top edge: 211cm
Depth to lower edge centre point: 107cm
DOUBLE
Triple triangle TRIANGLE
Side edges x 3: 106cm each
Top edges x 2: 94cm each
Depth to lower edge corners x 2: 91cm

107cm
10

m
4c
4c
yARN

10
m
Double triangle
Malabrigo Lace (Laceweight; 100% baby
merino wool; 430m or 470yds /50g skeins).
A Vermillion 24; 2 x 50g skeins
B Bergamota 94; 2 x 50g skeins
To knit the double triangle shawl in a single
colour requires 4 skeins. 94cm 94cm

Triple triangle
Prism Lacewool (Laceweight; 100% merino
wool; 1335m or 1460yds /100g skeins).
TRIPLE
C Blue Lagoon; 1 x 100g skein
TRIANGLE
lane Borgosesia Cashwool (Laceweight; 100%
106

cm
m

extra fine merino wool, 1335m or 1460yds

91c

91c

106
cm

/100g skeins).

m
D Light Lime 322; 1 x 100g skein

Note: Jane has used a different dyelot of

the Prism Lacewool for the insertion between
the lower border and the central panel for a
lighter colour. This is optional, and the shawl
can be made using the yarn quantities 106cm
detailed above.

Alternate yarns to knit the triple triangle NEEDlES & ACCESSORIES BlOCkED TENSION
shawl in one colour : Double triangle Every knitter’s tension is unique. Take time
lane Borgosesia Cashwool (Laceweight; 100% 2 sets 4mm (UK8/US6) circular knitting to make a tension swatch and block it to help
extra fine merino wool, 1335m or 1460yds needles, 100cm and 60cm long you calculate final size and ensure you are
/100g skeins); 1 x 100g skein Triple triangle happy with the finished fabric.
Prism Lacewool (Laceweight; 100% merino 2 sets 3.25mm (UK10/US3) circular knitting
wool; 1335m or 1460yds /100g skeins); 1 x needles, 100cm and 60cm long Measured over Chart A, Gothic Arches; one
100g skein Stitch markers made from three different 22st centre patt rep of foundation row and
Ornaghi Filati Merino Oro (Laceweight; 100% contrasting coloured fine yarns to mark rows 1 to 32.
merino wool; 1250m or 1375yds/100g skeins); different pattern repeats, edge sts, and chart
1 x 100g skein divisions . 4mm needles with Malabrigo Lace: 10cm wide
Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace (Laceweight; To make st markers, fold 20cm of contrast x 11.5cm long, with centre point pulled out.
55% merino/ 45% silk; 1000m or 1093yds fine yarn in half and knot around the needle
/100g skeins); 1 x 100g skein for a perfect fit. 3.25mm needles with Prism Lace Wool and
Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Silk Laceweight Stitch markers are detailed in the pattern as Lane Borgosesia Cash Wool: 8.5cm wide x
(Laceweight; 80% merino/ 20% silk; 1189m X, Y and Z to denote the three different 9cm long, with centre point pulled out.
or 1300yds /100g skeins); 1 x 100g skein colours (mX, mY, mZ).
3mm needles with Fyberspates Scrumptious
Lace: 8.5cm wide x 11.5cm long, with centre
point pulled out.
STOCkISTS lane Borgosesia www.paviyarns.com, www.angelyarns.com;
Prism www.websyarn.com, www.theneedlelady.com, www.yarnandfiber.com; Fyberspates 3mm needles with Old Maiden Aunt Merino
www.fyberspates.co.uk; Ornaghi Filati www.ornaghi.it, www.onefineyarn.com; Old Maiden Silk: 7.5cm wide x 12cm long, with centre
Aunt www.oldmaidenaunt.com, www.loopknitting.com; Malabrigo www.malabrigoyarn.com point pulled out.

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st of 6 st patt rpt for sk2p and replacing The triple triangle is a very
marker. wearable shape, which
showcases the drape of a
Row 16: yo, K2tog, K2 (all 4 sts uncharted),
beautiful laceweight yarn
P to 4 sts from end of row, K4 (uncharted).

139 sts rem for each triangle. 286 (425) sts

total, including 8 edge sts.
4
SECOND INSERTION 2
(written only)
st counts are given per triangle, and do not
include edge sts unless stated.
throughout work first 4 edge sts as yo,
K2tog, K2. work last 4 edge sts as K4.

Row 1 (RS): K2tog * (K6, K2tog ) x 17 * end

K1. 121sts.
Row 2 (WS): Knit (creating a ridge on the
rs).
Row 3: P2tog, P to last 2sts, P2tog. 119sts.
(creating a ridge on the rs).
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5 (Eyelet row): K2tog * (yo, K2tog ) *to
last 3 sts, yo, sk2p. 117sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog. 115 sts.
Row 8: Knit (creating a ridge on the rs).

CHART D
the first 4 sts and last 4 sts of each row are
uncharted. throughout each row work
first 4 edge sts as yo, K2tog, K2. work last 4
edge sts as K4.
work rows 1 to 16 a total of 6 times.
during the first repeat of rows 1 to 16 you
will repeat the marked 8 st patt 11 times.
the number of patt repeats gradually
reduces until there is a total of 19 sts left on
row 16 by the end of the 6th repeat.
now, work rows 17 to 33 once.
1 st left on each repeat of the full chart, plus
8 edge sts. 10 (11) sts.
ws facing for next row TRIPlE TRIANglE: wASHINg AND BlOCkINg
Next row (WS): sk2p, K1, sk2p, K1, sk2p. 5 soak in warm water for 15 minutes with a
FINISHINg sts. liquid wool wash and rinse in water of same
(written only) instructions now apply to all Next row (RS): sk2p, K2tog. 2 sts. temperature. either short spin in a bag, or
sts, including edge sts. Next row: P2tog. break yarn and pull roll gently in a towel to remove excess
through loop. water. lay flat on a clean sheet or blocking
DOUBlE TRIANglE: mat. this shawl should not be severely
Next row (WS): working in colour of the NECk EDgE stretched as it could distort the texture of
first triangle for the first 6 sts, and the using yarn colour as specified in the notes, the gothic pattern. Place minimal pins
colour of the second triangle for the next work picot band as foll: along the straight edge first, and then add
4 sts, work as foll: sk2p, K1, skpo. K1, sk2p. Row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit all yo loops a few more pins at intervals from the centre
5 sts. along straight edge. 115 sts per triangle. outwards along the lower scalloped edge in
Next row (RS): working in yarn colours as Row 2 (WS): K1 *Kfb; rep from * to last st, order to see the wavy edge appearing - one
they present themselves to you, sk2p, K1. 228 sts per triangle. pin for the point of each scallop. when you
K2tog. 2 sts. Rows 3 and 4: Knit. are satisfied that the shape is even, add
Next row: using both colours together, Row 5 (RS): Picot cast off. *cast on 2 sts, enough pins to keep the rest of the shawl in
P2tog. break yarns and pull both through cast off 5 sts (ie, 2 newly cast on sts and 3 shape, avoiding kinks along the straight
loop. live sts); rep from * to end. 76 picot points. edge. leave to dry naturally.

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10 5 32
7 31
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Chart A
5
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27 Gothic
3 32 25
24 31
30 23
1 22 29
28 21
20 27
26 19
25
CHARTS Chart C 24
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17
16 16 23
22 15 15
14 14 21
20 13 13
12 12 19
18 11 11
10 10 17
16 9 9
8 8 15
14 7 7
6 6 13
12 5 5
4 4 11
10 3 3
2 Chart A 2 9
8 1 1
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25 20 6 15 10 5 30 25 2033 15 10 5
7 32 5
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35 30 3
2 29
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27
2660 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
25
31 24
23
22 Chart B
29 48 21
20 47
27 Chart A 46 19
18 45
34 44 17
25 16 33 43
32 42 15
14 31 41
23 30 40 13
12 29 39 Chart D
28 38 11
21 10 27 37 33
26 36 9 32
8 25 35 31
24 19 34 7
30
6 23 33 29
22
17 4 32 28 5
21 31 27
20 30 26 3
2 15 19 29 25
18 28 24 1
17 27 5 23
65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10
16 13 26 22
15 25 21
14 24 20
11 13 23 19
12 22 Chart C 18
11 21 17
10 9 20 16 16
15 9 19 15
8 14 14
7
18
13 7 13
17
6 16 12 12
13 4 5 11 5 15 11
14 10 10
9 3 13 9
2 11 12 83 8 Chart D
7 1 11 7
10 6 6 33
965 60 55 50 45 1 40 35 30 25 20
5
15 10 5 32 9 5
8 4 4 31
0 715 10 5 3 30 7 3
6 2 2 29
1 28 5 1
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5 4 25 20 15 10 5 30 2625 20 15 10 5
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2 25
3 24 1
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75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 22 15 10 5
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20
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15 32 15
14 48 1431
13 30 47 13
12 46 12 29
11 28 45 11
10 44 10 27
9 26 43 9
8 42 8 25
Key 7 24 41 7
6 40 6 23 Key
5 22 39 5
4 K on RS, P on WS 38 4 21 K on RS, P on WS
3 20 37 3
2 36 2 19 P on RS, K on WS
Chart C P on RS, K on WS 1 18 35 1
17
16 25 20 15 10 5 34 16 30 25 20 15 10 yo5
yo 33
15 32 15 skpo - sl1, K1, psso
14 14 31
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12
Key 13
skpo - sl1, K1, psso 30
12
13
29
K2tog on RS, P2tog on WS
11 28 11 sk2p - sl1, K2tog, psso
10 K on RS, P on WS K2tog on RS, P2tog on WS 10 27
9 26 9 Pattern repeat
8 8 25
P on RS, K on WS sk2p -7 sl1, K2tog, psso
24 7
6 Chart
6 B 23
5 22 5
4 yo Pattern repeat 484 21
3 20 47 3
2 462 19
skpo - sl1, K1, psso 1 18 45 1
44 17
25 20 15 10 5 30 25 20 15 10 43 5
K2tog on RS, P2tog on WS 16
42 15
14 41
sk2p - sl1, K2tog, psso 40 13
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