Unplugged Shawl

Unplugged is a classic crescent-shaped shawl inspired by the rich sound of guitar music. The lower half of the shawl features guitar-shaped cabling, symbolizing the rhythm and harmony of musical compositions. The upper half transitions into stockinette stitch, creating a smooth and elegant finish. Worked in three different colors, the overlapping one-row stripes represent the six strings of a guitar.

Finished Measurements

• Length along top edge after blocking: 61 inches (155 cm).
• Depth from top edge to center of bottom edge after blocking: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm).
• Depth from top edge on side edge after blocking: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm).

Gauge

16 sts/26 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Fingering weight wool blend or 100% wool yarn.
• Color A: approximately 230 yds (210 m).
• Color B: approximately 200 yds (183 m).
• Color C: approximately 220 yds (201 m).
• US #5/3.75mm circular needle (29-inch length or longer) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Cable needle.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Color A: Knit Picks Palette [100% wool; 231 yds/211 m per 50g skein]; color: Masala; 1 skein.

Color B: Knit Picks Palette [100% wool; 231 yds/211 m per 50g skein]; color: Turmeric; 1 skein.

Color C: Knit Picks Palette [100% wool; 231 yds/211 m per 50g skein]; color: Cornmeal; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Garter tab cast on
• Stockinette stitch
• Cable knitting
• One-row striping

Pattern Notes

The shawl is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the guitar-shaped cables along the lower half. The upper section transitions into smooth stockinette stitch. Color changes are done in one-row stripes, with a technique provided in the pattern to avoid cutting the yarn. This design is a tribute to music lovers and knitters alike.