Palm Springs Glory
By Ariane Gallizzi
Palm Springs has the largest concentration of Mid Century Modern architecture and retro lifestyle. The era is known for its geometrical and bold patterns, clean and simple lines and minimalist design. The Palm Springs Glory shawl focusses on round shapes, realized in two patterns: a semi circles and a waves pattern. These patterns are often used for retro style clothing or decorative items such as pillows or wall prints and make a bold statement.
This simple yet elegant shawl is crescent-shaped and worked in two contrasting colorways to make the patterns pop. They are worked in the so called Mosaic Knitting technique which was coined by Barbara G. Walker in the late 60s and is gaining popularity in the knitting world again. How retro!
Yarn: Two skeins Reywa Fibers’ Haven (100% yak down, fingering weight). Sample shown in Crimson (MC) & Horizon (CC).
Needles: 32”/80 cm (or longer) US 4/3.5 mm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: 19 stitch markers.
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 63”x 16”/ 160 cm x 40 cm.
Gauge: 24 sts in Garter Stitch = 4”/10 cm.
Gauge is not crucial for this accessory, but it will affect dimensions and yardage.
