Hybrid Flamenco reminds me of the movements and colors of Flamenco dancers.
Its winding shape is obtained by joining (that’s why “Hybrid”) two shawl constructions: the semicircular shape and the triangular one.
The unusual construction of this shawl, together with its simple texture, makes it a versatile accessory easy and interesting to knit.
Size
Finished size (after blocking) 69 x 19.5”/176 cm x 50 cm/ (at the largest point)
The shawl is adjustable for any gauge and yarn; this will affect the dimensions of the finished object and the amount of yarn used.
Yarn
Drops Alpaca (100% alpaca; 182 yards [166 meters]/50 grams): 6736 Navy Purple Mix (MC), 1 ball; 5565 Light Maroon (CC), 2 balls
Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 straight or 40” circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Notions
Stitch marker to mark Ds (optional) – see abbreviations for Ds
Tapestry needle
Gauge
19.5 stitches x 40 rows = 4 x 4 inches in garter stitch (after blocking)
20 sts x 46 rows = 4 x 4 inches in Pattern stitch (after blocking)
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Kds: knit double stitch
Pds: purl double stitch
Pattern Notes
Hybrid flamenco has an unusual construction. It starts as a crescent shaped shawl, then new sts are cast on at one edge of the crescent to start building the triangular part, which is then shaped with short rows.
Stitch pattern worked flat:
Row 1 (WS): *K1, sl1 wyib, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (RS): Knit to the end.
Row 3: K2, *sl1 wyib, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: Knit to the end.
Shawl
Semicircular section
With MC, CO 8 sts with long tail cast on method.
Knit 1 row.
K1, kfb 6 times, k1. You now have 14 sts.
Row 1: K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1.
Repeat row 1 another 49 times until you have 114 Sts.
Begin triangular section
Setup
Change to CC (do not cut MC) and knit row 1 from above (2 increases). At the end of the row, don’t turn but pm, cast on 200 sts with backward loop method; 316 sts.
Turn, knit to m, rm, k1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (2 incr).
Change to MC for next section.
Next section
Row 1: K1, kfb, knit to the end (1 incr).
Row 2: Knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (1 incr).
Change to CC, repeat last 2 rows.
Change to MC, repeat last 2 rows.
Repeat last 4 rows seven more times (352 sts) alternating MC and CC every two rows (one garter ridge).
Shape triangular section
Cut both yarn colors.
With CC, starting from the other edge of the work (WS) work stitch pattern over 17 sts. Turn. Ds, knit to the end.
Next Row: Work stitch pattern to ds, kds, work stitch pattern for 7 sts. Turn.
Next Row: Ds, knit to the end.
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
307 sts rem on right needle when RS facing.
Work stitch pattern to ds, sl st, work stitch pattern for 5 sts.
Turn. Ds, knit to the end (when you get to the Ds, knit both sts of it together as one).
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
287 sts rem on right needle when RS facing
Work stitch pattern to ds, sl st, work stitch pattern for 3 sts.
Turn. Ds, knit to the end (when you get to the Ds, knit both sts of it together as one).
Repeat last 2 rows 69 more times .
(80 sts remaining on right needle when facing RS)
Work stitch pattern to 4 sts before last ds.
Turn. Pds, knit to the end.
Work stitch pattern to 2 sts before last ds.
Turn. Pds, knit to the end.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 more times.
(95 sts remaining on right needle when facing RS)
Work stitch pattern to 4 sts before last ds.
Turn. Pds, knit to the end.
Repeat last 2 rows 5 more times.
(109 sts remaining on right needle when facing RS)
Cut CC yarn.
Change to MC and knit 2 rows.
Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Wet block with pins and blocking board to give the proper shape.
About the Designer: Stella Egidi
About the Designer: Stella EgidiIn Stella’s previous life she has been a humanitarian doctor and has worked in a variety of developing countries.
Now, she has put down roots in Rome (Italy) where she enjoys being the busy mum of two young rebels and she relaxes with knitting whenever they leave her free time.
You can find her on Ravelry.
Beautiful. Detailed instructions. Like it.
Thanks 🙂 I’m so glad you like it. Stella designed a really unique shawl!
Thank you indeed! I am glad you like it! 🙂