unravel autumn: Personalising Point to Point Scarves and Shawls

In this workshop you will learn how to knit a point to point scarf or shawl, starting with an increase triangle, working a straight centre section and ending with a matching decrease triangle. We will explore customising the pattern with different yarn fibres and weights, altering the finished size of the scarf or shawl and maximising yarn use.

During the workshop we will plan and cast on a small Level Crossing scarf, which can be completed after the class. The Level Crossing pattern will be provided for participants. This pattern was designed by Emma and originally published in Knitting magazine issue 267.

Please bring to the workshop:

  • appropriate knitting needles for your chosen yarn eg 4mm

  • a minimum of 112m DK yarn for a small scarf (eg 1 x 25g ball Cardiff Cashmere or equivalent)

  • Or approx 120-150m of DK yarn for a larger scarf

Intermediate level: Attendees should be familiar with increasing and decreasing techniques such as "kfb" and "k2tog". This class is designed for knitters wishing to explore ways to customise and personalise their knitting.

Bernat Klein Vest pattern in The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Issue 9

Available now!

The Dunnottar Shawl KAL!

Thank you for joining Emma and The Scottish Yarn Festival for the Dunnottar Shawl KAL!

We would love to see your photos on Ravelry and Instagram! Please do share them and tag us @purlemma and @thescottishyarnfestival so that we can see your shawl!

The pattern is available from my Ravelry and Payhip stores if you would like to knit the shawl!

The Dunnottar Shawl is a large triangle shape which is knitted with a series of eyelet and texture patterns inspired by the dramatic setting of Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire.

To knit the shawl you will need the pattern and 2 × 100g skeins of The Scottish Yarn Festival 4ply available from the yarn festival website or from stockists. The shawl shown here is knitted in the gorgeous shade of Bruce.

Triangle Collection Patterns Available Now!

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Mini-Skein Patterns Available Now!

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Designs in Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre DK

Emma is smiling and wearing a knitted cardigan with cable pattern.

Kew Gardens Cardigan

Emma is facing away from the camera to show the back of the Aldgate vest

Aldgate Vest

Emma is facing away from the camera to show the flower inspired stitch pattern on the back of the Chatto sweater

Chatto Sweater

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berries and raindrops on branches

Emma Vining

Emma Vining is an experienced knitting designer and author, known for her creative use of knitted textures and cables.

Her designs regularly feature in magazines including The Knitter and Knitting magazine and she loves working with independent yarn companies and creative hand-dyers.

Emma is proud to work with the talented designer and tech editor Faye Perriam Reed. Faye’s expert insights ensure knitters can rely on Emma’s patterns to be accurate, clear and an enjoyable experience to knit!

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Contact

purlemma@btinternet.com