Spire Shawl

Inspired by the sharp silhouettes of skyscrapers piercing the sky, Spire Shawl captures the rhythm of a cityscape in stitches. The colorwork motif rises and repeats like spires atop towers—intertwined, tessellated, and full of quiet momentum. 

Between bands of architectural detail, long stretches of stockinette offer space to pause and reflect, or simply admire the view. Their lengths shift with your whim, like the changing pace of a city walk or the shadows cast by high-rise peaks.

With increases along one edge, the shawl expands into an asymmetrical triangle. Its simple construction allows you to customize the size to suit your style and your yarn stash. I chose to create a large, dramatic wrap, but it’s equally striking as a smaller shawl. The colorwork is straightforward and flexible: go bold with high- contrast tones, or let a gradient echo the glow of sunset on glass.

Spire Shawl is a tribute to upward motion, modern geometry, and the quiet beauty found between the lines.

The sample measures 41 in (104 cm) along the bound-off edge and 34 in (86 cm) in depth.

In addition to basic knit, purl, and yo increases the pattern requires flat stranded knitting.

US 5 (3.75 mm) needles with a 24 in (61 cm) circular cord

Darning needle

Communication: Above all else, I require good communication from my testers! As soon as you have a question, a problem with the pattern, a suggestion for improvement, or worry you won't meet the deadline, I need to know so we can find a solution together. I also want to hear about your progress on a regular basis (at least once a week) via the chat room. This way, I know you are on target for the deadline. If I don't hear from you, I can only assume the test isn't being worked on.

Photos: I require at least one, well-lit, clear photo of your finished object. The more photos, the better, though. These photos may be used in social media posts and my newsletter to help promote the pattern. Please include these photos on your Ravelry project page and feel free to share them on your social media.

Social Media: I am looking for testers who are willing to help promote my design on social media. You can do this by posting about your progress, experience,  and your finished object. Frequent posting is encouraged, from cast-on to finished object, on any of your social media platforms. Please make sure to tag me so I see the post. I am @just_1_more_thing on Instagram and TikTok, and @Just1MoreThing on Facebook. You can also use the hashtags; #just1morething and #SpireShawl in your posts. 

Modifications: I am very flexible about modifications such as; using an alternate cast-on or bind-off, the yarn you use, and the size you make, or changing the kind of increase or decrease used. Major changes to stitch patterns (substituting garter st for brioche, or the type of ribbing) are not allowed. You need to let me know about the modifications ahead of time and keep very good notes about what you changed for your Ravelry project page.

Ravelry Project Page: All projects must have a Ravelry Project Page. If you are unable to access Ravelry, please let me know and I will send you a google form to fill in your information and I will set up a pattern page on your behalf. In the Pattern Name field please enter the code TEST-JK-MTP3CY so your project will be automatically linked to the pattern once it's published. In addition to your notes on yarn, gauge, yardage, needles, and any modifications, please include at least one well-lit photo of your finished object.

Yarn: You are not required to use the same yarn as I have listed for the sample. In fact, I encourage using what you have on hand! I can help calculate math changes if you need to use a different weight yarn than called for. 

If you would prefer to buy yarn for this project, there is a 30% discount available from Yarn Social KC for test knitting via this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmVnw16U4-3KnYWpjBM5Ksh07GW0QMYifdfbX1COAsz4TMhA/viewform and you can shop online! 

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

To thank you for helping me test this pattern, you will receive a code to download one of my previous patterns for free, along with the finished copy of this pattern in your Ravelry library (or emailed to you if you are not on Ravelry). To receive these patterns, I must have your:

• YarnPond feedback
• A completed Ravelry Project page: It must include the yarn used, yardage used, gauge, needle size, a photo, and notes about any modifications.
• At least one clear photo of the finished object
• At least two social media posts promoting the pattern, you can post a screenshot in the chat.

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.