Béton Brut Shawl PDF Pattern
Béton Brut Shawl PDF Pattern
Béton Brut Fr: “raw concrete” is a shawl inspired by mid-20th-century architecture, concrete, and, specifically, the National Theatre building found in London’s South Bank Centre.
The shawl echoes the architectural style of Brutalism in its rigid lines, simple block-like forms, emphasis upon its raw material, and unusual shape. It is knitted in garter stitch with slipped stitches, an applied i-cord edge, and a surface braid imitating a much more complex technique.
Please weigh your yarn before knitting this shawl and make sure you have enough yardage. The pattern as written requires 2 skeins of Walcot Opus.
Tip: The fabric is very stretchy, so you may be able to block the shawl bigger than indicated. I opted for a slightly ‘dense’ block as I liked the fabric it gave me.
Tip: This pattern is fully written and charted, and is suitable for intermediate knitters.
MATERIALS (not included):
Yarn Used: Walcot Yarn Opus (4ply/Fingering weight; 70% Merino 30% Alpaca; 325m per 100g skein)
Yardage: 631 - 686 m (690 - 750 yards)
Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) ; circular needles recommended due to amount of stitches.
Size: One size: 175cm x 90cm x 180cm / 69" x 35.5" x 71"