simple yet effective, version 2.0

Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | design, patterns

After much hemming and hawwing, I’ve decided to offer the Noro version of the Simple Yet Effective Shawl pattern for sale here!

This mini shawl is a great accent to any outfit and helps ward off the chills! It’s worked in Noro Kureyon Sock in a fun striping pattern, but would be great knit out of any sock yarns you have laying about, especially handpaints and striping yarns. It uses just one 100-g ball of fingering weight yarn – but is also adaptable to any yarn weight you like!

Finished Measurements
45 inches across the top x 19 inches deep at center point

Materials
1 skein Noro Kureyon Sock (450 yd/100g) or at least 400 yards other fingering weight yarn
eta: I used colourway S185!
1 set 3.5mm/US 4 24″ or 32″ circular needles
stitch markers
tapestry needle

Gauge
Approximately 20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4″ square in stockinette stitch

Difficulty
Easy – suitable for a beginner.

To Order

Please note that this pattern is available in print format at lettuce knit in Toronto, Ontario for just $2 Canadian. We will gladly mail copies of the pattern, printed on card stock, for $2 plus shipping. So any locals or visitors, come on by the store and pick up your copy for just $2!

Download this pattern in pdf format for $3.50 USD.

Payment by Paypal and pattern download delivery via Ravelry.

Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.

Questions, concerns? email me!

23 Comments to simple yet effective, version 2.0

1 allison
October 10, 2008

Those colors are so gorgeous!

2 cici
October 11, 2008

it’s gorgeous. I need the easy version. I think I will give it a try.

3 Dani
October 13, 2008

Gah! I just finished mine for my mom…. I saw your little free screen shot version last week and just had to start. I think mine is a touch different – I think your sections are twice as wide as mine? It was a super quick project too. I finished it up in just a couple of days Thanks so much Laura!

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October 24, 2008

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November 12, 2008

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6 Mary
February 22, 2009

Hi I am just learning to knit. Do you have a pattern that would be suitable for an 18 month old? This is the age my daughter will be next Fall. Thanks!

7 Iris E.
February 22, 2009

I have a question about how to create the stripes. I just purchased the pattern but would love some more specifics on how to split the skein into two balls. I am guessing this is done by weight? And then I just alternate knitting with each ball? I don’t need to rewind one of the balls?
I am probably way overthinking this, but I want those pretty stripes!
Thanks,
Iris

8 beth
March 1, 2009

I know this appears to be a simple pattern, but I sew much more than I knit…so I have a question about the stripes too. I split the yarn in two by weight, but I’m wondering if I’ll need to rewind the second ball. Maybe I’m overthinking this as well, but since the yarn is self striping I’m wondering at the need to “create” more stripes. But if that’s what I need to do, I’ll do it, as I absolutely love this shawl. thank you, beth

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March 11, 2009

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11 Yarn Pirate » Keeping Cool
July 31, 2009

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12 Rien ne tombe « Lotus Knits
August 7, 2009

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14 Yarn Pirate » I could use a nap.
August 13, 2009

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15 Cindy Bandemer
August 14, 2009

This was my first attempt at your shawl and I loved it. It took me a while to get it started correctly, but then it just flowed. I love my choice of yarn and I think I made mine a little larger than your pattern. Thanks for the creative inspiration!

http://dilettante.typepad.com/dilettante_desire_dabble_/2009/08/this-and-that.html

16 saffron knits
September 27, 2009

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October 25, 2009

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18 Liz
January 5, 2010

I just picked up some Noro Kureyon sock yarn to knit the simple shawl. Trying to follow your instructions to get the pattern you created. Do you join the second split ball after you have knitted one colour? I am not sure I understand your instructions. Thanks

19 saffron knits
January 15, 2010

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