A Garden Wedding FAQ
Closeup of Andrea's shoulder viewed from the side with an intricately cabled blue gradient shawl wrapped around her. There are gradient pink flowers along the edge.
Got questions about A Garden Wedding shawl? Here are the answers to some of them. Ask me in the comments if I didn’t cover what you’re wondering about!
Should I knit the small or large shawl?
If you want a big kerchief-style wrap, the small shawl is perfect. The larger version covers my arms to my wrists if I drape it around my shoulders and I’m about 5’5”/165 cm tall. See the photos labeled large version and small version to see what this looks like.
Are there written line-by-line instructions or just charts?
The cable, lace, and colourwork motifs are charted only, not written. I worked hard to make the charts amazing to work with, so much so that my first preview tester Laura sent me an email that said, “Wow. Best. Charts. Ever.”
Are there tutorial videos to help me?
Yes!
How to catch colourwork floats on right side and wrong side rows: andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/2017/6/6/catching-floats-in-colorwork
Working cables without a cable needle: andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/cabling-without-a-cable-needle
Knitting colourwork with two hands: andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/2019/4/23/knitting-colorwork-with-two-hands
How hard are the cables, lace, and colourwork? Can I do it?
Having motifs that are both cables and lace at the same time makes the pattern spicy, but my testers told me it’s really fun and I found it to be engaging. Be prepared for it to be slower than working plain Stockinette because this kind of glamour isn’t quick. If you’re familiar with cables, lace, and colourwork, this project will be excellent practice to improve your skills. Here are ten ways I made this pattern enjoyable to make.
Can I substitute a different yarn?
Catherine at Gauge Dye Works created the gradient sets for this pattern to be a perfect match. The pattern includes information on using the Gauge Dye Works yarn or another worsted weight yarn that works with the given gauge. If you want to substitute, choose a tightly-plied worsted spun yarn with a nice round shape to make your cables and lace pop. I recommend wool.
Can I get a discount?
I offer an introductory discount to my email list subscribers for the first week of a launch, so sign up here. If that period has passed, you can still get a smaller discount just by being a new subscriber or wait for my summer or winter sales (which you’ll find out about by being a subscriber.)
Are there any other colour options from Gauge Dye Works?
This pattern was inspired by the bridesmaid gown I sewed for my sister’s wedding, so we’ve started with just the one colourway for now. Here’s my blog post about my inspiration.
When you cast on this enchanting knitting project, you’ll be delighted by the intricate motifs, enjoy the confidence that comes from taking on a creative challenge, and admire your skills at creating something so elaborate. Add it to your cart to start on your enthralling journey.
Andrea is wearing a blue shawl with pink gradient flowers along the edge over a velvet and tulle gown. The shawl is draped over her shoulders and comes to her wrists. Text reads, “Large Version.”
Andrea is wearing a blue shawl with pink gradient flowers along the edge over a black printed tank, a black jacket, and jeans. The shawl is draped over her shoulders and comes down just below her elbows. Text reads, “Small Version.”
Andrea from the back. She’s wearing an elegant floral gown with a textured blue gradient shawl draped low. The shawl is edged with pink flowers that match some of the embroidered flowers on her dress.
Andrea from the side with a textured blue shawl draped over her shoulders. The shawl is edged with big gradient pink flowers.
Andrea wearing a textured blue shawl kerchief style wrapped around her neck. The point is slightly off-centre and the shawl is edged with pink flowers.
Andrea from the back is holding up an elaborate gradient blue shawl with graceful cable and lace motifs that are reminiscent of leaves. The edge of the shawl is a row of bright pink gradient flowers.
Andrea is wearing a blue shawl kerchief style and looking down over her shoulder. Pink flowers edge the shawl.
Andrea from the back with a blue shawl piled around her neck. Bright cheery pink flowers trim the edge.
Closeup of Andrea with a shawl draped over her shoulders. You can see the strands of the colourwork on the back side of the knitting.
Closeup of the point of a triangle shawl with cable and lace motifs and pink flowers along the edge. There are partial flowers at the centre interrupted by the spine.
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