There’ve been many times in my knitting life where I’ve needed a shot of inspiration to get the needle muses clicking again. This is going to sound a little crazy, but… sometimes that doesn’t mean buying a new pattern! Sometimes, it’s just a matter of reimagining an old favourite in fresh, colourful ways. We’ve done just that with the “Reimagined Three” patterns: Attu, Rivan, and Kiowa. By changing the yarn or the colour, creativity is let loose in endless directions. Three shawls, three variations, and each one as unique as if it were a whole new design. That’s the best part about knitting, don’t you think?
Start with an idea
Felicia and I talked about how much we miss traveling and exploring the world. There’s something about being outside of our normal space that helps us see things from a fresh perspective. Naturally, that idea fit perfectly with our desire to see our older patterns in new ways. Out of that conversation, we landed on Spain and Thailand for our first “wish we could travel there again” colour inspirations: dramatic greens, blues, reds, and oranges as gorgeous starting points.
From there, we considered the yardage needed for the pattern and experimented with incorporating different yarns: sock blanks, party of five sets, and full skein combinations. This meant slight modifications in the size or written instructions for some variations, but our sample knitters enjoyed the creative flex of their knitting muscles.
Attu by Tabetha Hedrick
Fan & Feather stitch comes alive in this popular asymmetrical shawl shape, especially when you explore all the ways to bring different colours together. Soft texture, gradual increases, and decadent lace promises an accessory that will delight every knitter.
- Single Skein Version: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock in Old Spruce (425 yd / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g blank; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
- Two Skein Version: 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Mellow (MC) and Tangerine (CC) (425 yd / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g blank; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
- Sock Blank Version: 1 SweetGeorgia Sock Blank in Old Flame (425 yd / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g blank; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
- Party of Five Version: 1 SweetGeorgia Yarns Party of Five set in Whisper (105 yd / 96 m per 1 oz / 28 g mini skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
Rivan by Emily Wood
Colour and texture zigzag through this bold shawl in a feast for the senses. The perfect fabric for colour play, Rivan promises constant interest with modular triangles and a fun, zingy edge.
- Party of Five Version: 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Silver (MC) (425 yds / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon);
1 set SweetGeorgia Yarns Party of Five in Tough Love Sock in Escape (Fizzy Water [CC1], Summer Skin [CC2], Apricot [CC3], Grapefruit [CC4], and Clementine [CC5]) (105 yd / 96 m per 1 oz / 28 g mini skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon). - Two Skein Version: 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, 1 each in Birch (MC) and Glacier (CC) (425 yds / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
Two Skein Version is also shown in 1 Sock Blank in Spring Fling and 1 skein Tough Love Sock in Snowfall. - Three Skein Version: 3 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, 1 each in Snowfall (MC), Hemlock (CC1), and Basil (CC2) (425 yds / 388 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
Kiowa by Tabetha Hedrick
The perfect layering accessory, this slightly asymmetrical triangular shawl features hints of lace that pops against a background of garter stitch. Worked sideways and with a delightful interplay of colour patterning perfect for experimenting, it’s a fun project that suits every level of knitter.
- Original Version: 2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, one each in Birch (MC) and Strawberry Tea (CC) (437 yd / 389 m; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon).
- Also shown in:
Silver Tough Love Sock (MC) and Tranquility Sock Blank (CC)
Sunset Spice (MC) and Celadon Spring (CC)Tough Love Sock
Brown Sugar (MC) and Blue Canoe (CC) Tough Love Sock.
Of course, we’re here for you if you are itching for a new pattern, and each of the Reimagined Three contains specific instructions for each variation shown here. You can find Attu, Kiowa, and Rivan on our website (and Ravelry).But don’t stop there! How many ways can you bring colour or yarn together to make your own distinctive shawl variation?
