Brontë Sister Shawl - Digital Pattern
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
This shawl is the second in my series of shawls inspired by literary sisters (fictional and otherwise). I drew inspiration from the peak of autumn and the incomparable Brontë sisters, and Kemper’s (of Junkyarn). The shawl ties together motifs of Gothic houses, quatrefoils and rows of books. Its finished with dramatic poms and tassels and I have included a variety of options to help make the shawl uniquely you.
Thank you so much for your support of this pattern. I cant wait to see your shawl! Please use the tag #brontesistershawl to share with me on instagram! Seeing your yarn choices and watching your progress is the greatest joy. Happy knitting!
MATERIALS
Size US 4 Needles
3 100g Skeins of Fingering Weight Yarn (See below for specific yardage)
Darning Needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Preferred supplies to make tassels and pom poms
Blocking supplies (For shawls this size I recommend blocking wires)
YARN RECOMMENDATIONS
Sample knit with Junkyarn
Boss Sock Fingering in Charlotte, Shirley & Daphne
This shawl can be knit as a 3 color shawl or in a single color. Either way, it will require 3 skeins total.
Estimated yardage for each color is as follows:
Color A (Gray): 300yds
Color B (Cream): 370yds
Color C (Mauve): 230yds
GAUGE
13 stitches x 17 rows = 2” stockinette unblocked
FINISHED SIZE
30” at deepest x 70” wingspan