Are you ready to unleash your creativity and cozy up in style? Look no further! Firebrand–a trendy extra large shawl, aka shlanket, knitting pattern is here to inspire you. With this free pattern, you can create a warm and fashionable accessory that will turn heads wherever you go.
What sets this free shlanket knitting pattern apart is its modern mosaic design and easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you’re a seasoned knitting expert or a beginner looking for a fun and rewarding project, our pattern is perfect for you. You’ll enjoy every stitch as you bring this stylish accessory to life.
So grab your knitting needles, choose your favorite yarn, and let your creativity flow with this mosaic shlanket knitting pattern. Get ready to make a fashion statement that showcases your unique style and talent. Start knitting your way to warmth and style now!
- What is a Shlanket Knitting Pattern?
- Benefits of Knitting and Wearing Shlankets
- Creative Ways to Customize your Shlanket Knitting Pattern
- How About that Yarn?
- Details for the Free Shlanket Knitting Pattern
- Glossary for Free Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Notes for Success with Firebrand
- The Free Shlanket Knitting Pattern: Firebrand
- Get the PDF of this Awesome Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Wrap it Up, Buttercup!
What is a Shlanket Knitting Pattern?
A shlanket knitting pattern is a versatile and trendy garment that combines the comfort of a cozy blanket with the style of a chic shawl. It is the perfect accessory for those who want to stay warm and fashionable at the same time. The term “shlanket” is a combination of the words “shawl” and “blanket,” and it accurately describes the unique characteristics of this garment.
Whether you’re snuggling up on the couch or heading out for a chilly outdoor adventure, the shlanket will keep you looking fabulous while keeping you warm.
Shlankets are typically larger than traditional shawls, allowing you to wrap yourself up completely and keep the chill at bay.
When knitted in fingering weight yarn, they are often lighter in nature—making them easier to bunch up around your neck, but not quite as warm. When knitted using thicker yarns and larger needles, the shlankets become super cozy and with a deliciously chunky texture. However, the size and weight of the thicker shlanket can be more difficult for out-and-about wear.
The mosaic shlanket knitting pattern takes this concept to the next level with its modern and eye-catching design.
Benefits of Knitting and Wearing Shlankets
Knitting and wearing shlankets offer numerous benefits that go beyond just keeping you warm. Here are some of the advantages of incorporating shlankets into your wardrobe:
1. Fashionable and Versatile: Shlankets come in a wide range of designs, patterns, and colors, allowing you to express your personal style. Whether you prefer a classic or bold look, there is a shlanket knitting pattern that will suit your taste.
2. Cozy and Comfortable: Shlankets are made using soft and warm yarns, making them incredibly comfortable to wear. They provide an extra layer of warmth during colder months or in chilly environments, ensuring you stay cozy wherever you go.
3. Handmade with Love: Knitting a shlanket allows you to create a unique piece with your own hands. It’s a labor of love that adds a special touch to your wardrobe and makes for a meaningful gift for your loved ones.
4. Stress Relief and Mindfulness: Knitting has been proven to reduce stress and promote relaxation. The repetitive nature of knitting can help calm the mind and provide a sense of mindfulness, allowing you to focus on the present moment.
5. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: By knitting your own shlanket, you have control over the materials used, ensuring that they are ethically sourced and sustainable. It’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Creative Ways to Customize your Shlanket Knitting Pattern
One of the best things about knitting shlankets is the endless possibilities for customization. Here are some creative ways to make your shlanket truly unique:
1. Choose the Perfect Yarn: The type of yarn you choose can greatly impact the look and feel of your shlanket. Opt for a soft and cozy yarn for a snuggly shlanket, or go for a vibrant and textured yarn for a statement piece. Experiment with different colors and textures to create a one-of-a-kind shlanket that reflects your personal style.
2. Add Embellishments: Take your shlanket to the next level by adding embellishments such as pom-poms, tassels, or fringe. These small details can make a big impact and give your shlanket a playful and eye-catching look.
3. Try Different Stitch Patterns: The mosaic shlanket knitting pattern offers a unique design, but you can further customize your shlanket by incorporating different stitch patterns. Experiment with stockinette or lace in the garter section to create a shlanket that is truly your own.
4. Mix and Match Colors: Have fun playing with colors and create a shlanket that is a true reflection of your personality. Whether you prefer a monochromatic look or a bold and vibrant color palette, the choice is yours. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different shades to create beautiful and harmonious color combinations.
How About that Yarn?
Introducing Homestead Worsted, the fabulous color changing yarn by Primrose Yarn Company. Experience a world of vibrant and mesmerizing hues as each stitch seamlessly transitions from one shade to another. Crafted with the finest quality fibers, Homestead Worsted is not just beautiful, but also incredibly soft and springy, making it perfect for your new shlanket. Whether you’re knitting Firebrand, a cozy sweater, or a unique home decor item, this yarn will bring a touch of magic and elegance to your creations.
And do you know what’s most exciting? I helped create these colorways!!!
I worked with Kelsey to create mood boards for each yarn to bring my vision of this sumptuous autumnal shawl to life. And I could not be more thrilled with Campfire Stories and Autumn Embers. They are absolutely phenomenal and you can get the kit on the Primrose Yarn Co. website.
Fall in love with the artistry of color with Homestead Worsted by Primrose Yarn Company.
Details for the Free Shlanket Knitting Pattern
Size
Wingspan: 88 (107)”/224 (272) cm
Depth: 20.5 (26)”/52 (66) cm
Yarn
2 colors of worsted weight yarn – high contrast recommended
500 (775) yds/460 (710) m of MC
145 (225) yds/135 (205) m total of CC
Recommended Yarn for the Shlanket Knitting Pattern
Primrose Yarn Company Homestead Worsted (100% American Superwash Merino) 150 yds/137 m, ~80 g – 4 (6) skeins of Autumn Embers & 1 (2) skeins of Campfire Stories
Get the kit here!
Needles & Notions
US 8/5.0 mm – 40-60”/100-150 cm circulars are recommended to accommodate the number of stitches (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, (optional) US 10/6.0 mm needle for BO
Techniques to Indulge In
Garter Tab CO
Garter stitch (knitting flat)
YO’s
Simple mosaic patterns
I-cord BO (optional)
Glossary for Free Shawl Knitting Pattern
BO – bind off
CC – contrast color
CO – cast on
k – knit
kfb – knit front and back of the same stitch
m – marker
MC – main color
pm – place marker
rep – repeat
sl – slip st with yarn in back unless otherwise indicated
sm – slip marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
wyif – with yarn in front
yo – yarn over
Special Techniques
I-Cord BO
Prep: Using a Cable CO, CO 2 sts.
BO: * K2, ssk, rep from * across.
Tip: To add stretchiness, I went up 2 needle sizes to a US 10/6 mm.
Notes for Success with Firebrand
Slip all markers as they are encountered.
Mosaic sections are knit in stockinette to better see the mosaic stitch pattern.
Helpful tip: After knitting the set up row, place an interlocking marker on the RS, so you know when it’s facing you that you need to increase and when it’s not you just need to knit.
Before blocking, the shawl measured 67.5” across and 24.5” deep. I did not pin this shawl or do anything to stretch it, it just grew exponentially! I was careful when blocking to keep the depth at about the same because I didn’t want it to be longer. If you prefer how it fits after you BO and do not wish it to grow, then I recommend steaming.
The Free Shlanket Knitting Pattern: Firebrand
Garter Tab
Using MC and larger needles, CO 3 sts. K 24 rows (11 purl ridges). K3. Turn 90 degrees to the right. (I found it easier to pick up all 11 sts on the left hand needle before beginning this next section.) * YO and pick up and knit 1 st, rep from * 10 more times, YO. Turn 90 degrees to the right and pick up and knit 3 sts along the CO edge. 29 sts. Turn and knit across.
Set Up
Set Up Row (WS): K2, pm, k6,* pm, k7, rep from * 2 times.
Section 1 – Garter
Rows 1, 3 & 5 (RS): K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 – 31, 33, & 35 sts.
Rows 2, 4, 6, & 8 (WS): K across.
Row 7: K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, rep from * 3 more times, k2 – 43 sts.
Rows 9-26: Rep Rows 3-8 three times – 79 sts.
Section 2 – Mosaic
Attach CC—do not cut MC. (Chart does not include 3 knit sts on each side.)
Row 1, CC: K3, yo, * sl2, k6, rep from * to last 4 sts, sl1, yo, k3 – 81 sts.
Row 2, CC: K3, p1, sl1 wyif, * p6, sl2 wyif, rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
Row 3, MC: K3, sl1, * k2, sl2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 4, MC: K3, * p2, sl2 wyif, rep from * to last 6 sts, p2, sl1 wyif, k3.
Row 5, CC: K3, yo, k5, * sl2, k6, rep from * to last 7 sts, k4, yo, k3 – 83 sts.
Row 6, CC: K3, p5, * sl2 wyif, p6, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 7, MC: K3, * sl2, k2, rep from * to last 4 sts, sl1, k3.
Row 8, MC: K3, sl1 wyif, * p2, sl2 wyif, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 9, CC: K3, yo, k2, * sl2, k6, rep from * to last 6 sts, sl2, k1, yo, k3 – 85 sts.
Row 10, CC: K3, p2, sl2 wyif, * p6, sl2 wyif, rep from * to last 6 sts, p3, k3.
Section 3 – Garter
Row 1: K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, rep from * 3 more times, k2 – 93 sts.
Rows 2, 4, & 6 (WS): K across.
Row 3: K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 – 95 sts.
Row 5: K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, rep from * 3 more times, k2 – 103 sts.
Rows 7 & 9: K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 – 105 & 107 sts.
Rows 8, 10, & 12: K across.
Row 11: K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, rep from * 3 more times, k2 – 115 sts.
Rows 13-30: Rep Rows 7-12 three more times – 151 sts.
Sections 4 (& 6) – Mosaic
Rep Section 2 – Mosaic – 157 (& 229) sts.
Sections 5 (& 7) – Garter
Rep Section 3 – Garter – 223 (& 295) sts.
Section 8 – Mosaic
Small Size ONLY:
Set Up Row 1: K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, k2, kfb, k to m, sm, k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k3 – 229 sts.
Set Up Row 2: K across.
All sizes resume. Attach CC—do not cut MC. (Chart does not include 3 knit sts on each side.) Keep your garter stitch increase markers in place—you will use them for Section 9—but you will ignore them for the remainder of Section 8. You’ll use only the markers you place in Row 1.
Row 1 (RS), CC: K3, yo, k1, pm, * k4, kfb, [k2, sl4 wyib] 2 times, k2, kfb, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, pm, kfb, k1, yo, k3 – 252 (324) sts.
Row 2 (WS), CC: K3, p4, * p6, sl4 wyif, p2, sl4 wyif, p8, rep from * to m, p2, k3.
Row 3, MC: K3, sl2 wyib, * [k2, sl2 wyib] 2 times, k10, sl2 wyib, k2, sl2 wyib, rep from * to m, k2, sl2 wyib, k3.
Row 4, MC: K3, sl2 wyif, p2, * sl2 wyif, p2, sl2 wyif, p10, [sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, rep from * to m, sl2 wyif, k3.
Row 5, CC: K3, yo, k2, * k8, [sl2 wyib, k6] 2 times, rep from * to m, k4, yo, k3 – 254 (326) sts.
Row 6, CC: K3, p5, * [p6, sl2 wyif] 2 times, p8, rep from * to m, p3, k3.
Row 7, MC: K3, k1, sl2 wyib, * [k2, sl2 wyib, k6, sl2 wyib] 2 times, rep from * to m, k2, sl2 wyib, k1, k3.
Row 8, MC: K3, p1 sl2 wyif, p2, * [sl2 wyif, p6, sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, rep from * to m, sl2 wyif, p1, k3.
Row 9, CC: K3, yo, sl1 wyib, k2, * k4, sl2 wyib, k14, sl2 wyib, k2, rep from * to m, k4, sl1 wyib, yo, k3 – 256 (328) sts.
Row 10, CC: K3, p1, sl1 wyif, p4, * p2, sl2 wyif, p14, sl2 wyif, p4, rep from * to m, p2, sl1 wyif, p1, k3.
Row 11, MC: K3, k4, * k6, [sl2 wyib, k2] 3 times, sl2 wyib, k4, rep from * to m, k6, k3.
Row 12, MC: K3, p6, * p4, [sl2 wyif, p2] 3 times, sl2 wyif, p6, rep from * to m, p4, k3.
Row 13, CC: K3, yo, k4, * [sl2 wyib, k10] 2 times, rep from * to m, sl2 wyib, k4, yo, k3 – 258 (330) sts.
Row 14, CC: K3, p5, sl2 wyif, * [p10, sl2 wyif] 2 times, rep from * to m, p5, k3.
Row 15, MC: K3, s1 wyib, k2, sl2 wyib, * [k2, sl2 wyib] 2 times, k10, sl2 wyib, k2, sl2 wyib, rep from * to m, k2, sl2 wyib, k2, sl1 wyib, k3.
Row 16, MC: K3, sl1 wyif, p2, sl2 wyif, p2, * sl2 wyif, p2, sl2 wyif, p10, [sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, rep from * to m, sl2 wyif, p2, sl1 wyif, k3.
Row 17, CC: K3, yo, k5, * [sl2 wyib, k10] 2 times, rep from* to m, sl2 wyib, k5, yo, k3 – 260 (332) sts.
Row 18, CC: K3, p6, sl2 wyif, * [p10, sl2 wyif] 2 times, rep from * to m, p6, k3.
Row 19, MC: K3, sl2 wyib, k4, * k6, [sl2 wyib, k2] 3 times, sl2 wyib, k4, rep from * to m, k6, sl2 wyib, k3.
Row 20, MC: K3, sl2 wyif, p6, * p4, [sl2 wyif, p2] 3 times, sl2 wyif, p6, rep from * to m, p4, sl2 wyif, k3.
Row 21, CC: K3, yo, k2, sl2 wyib, k2, * k4, sl2 wyib, k14, sl2 wyib, k2, rep from * to m, k4, sl2 wyib, k2, yo, k3 – 262 (334) sts.
Row 22, CC: K3, p3, sl2 wyif, p4, * p2, sl2 wyif, p14, sl2 wyif, p4, rep from * to m, p2, sl2 wyif, p3, k3.
Row 23, MC: K3, k5, sl2 wyib, * [k2, sl2 wyib, k6, sl2 wyib] 2 times, rep from * to m, k2, sl2 wyib, k5, k3.
Row 24, MC: K3, p5, sl2 wyif, p2, * [sl2 wyif, p6, sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, rep from * to m, sl2 wyif, p5, k3.
Row 25, CC: K3, yo, sl1 wyib, k6, * k8, [sl2 wyib, k6] 2 times, rep from * to m, k8, sl1 wyib, yo, k3 – 264 (336) sts.
Row 26, CC: K3, p1, sl1 wyif, p8, * [p6, sl2 wyif] 2 times, p8, rep from * to m, p6, sl1 wyif, p1, k3.
Row 27, MC: K3, [k2, sl2 wyib] 2 times, * [k2, sl2 wyib] 2 times, k10, sl2 wyib, k2, sl2 wyib, rep from * to m, [k2, sl2 wyib] 2 times, k2, k3.
Row 28, MC: K3, [p2, sl2 wyif] 2 times, p2, * sl2 wyif, p2, sl2 wyif, p10, [sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, rep from * to m, [sl2 wyif, p2] 2 times, k3.
Row 29, CC: K3, yo, sl2 wyib, k6, * k8, sl4 wyib, k2, sl4 wyib, k6, rep from * to m, k8, sl2 wyib, yo, k3 – 266 (338) sts.
Row 30, CC: K3, p1, sl2 wyif, p8, * p6, sl4 wyif, p2, sl4 wyif, p8, rep from * to m, p6, sl2 wyif, p1, k3.
Section 9 – Garter
Row 1 (RS): K1, * k2, kfb, k to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1, sm, rep from * 3 more times, k2 – 346 sts.
Rows 2 & 4 (WS): K across.
Row 3: K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 – 348 sts.
Work I-Cord Bind Off across all sts.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Wet block to measurements—this blocking will open up the fabric and add considerable drape and length. Wait until it’s bone dry.
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Wrap it Up, Buttercup!
Firebrand, a free shlanket knitting pattern, is an easy and enjoyable way for crafters of all levels to make a cozy, luxurious blanket-sized shawl.
Novice knitters can enjoy the simple design while experienced crafters will appreciate the creative challenge of mosaic stitches. By producing such a beloved and useful item, crafters can feel secure in the knowledge that their work will be appreciated and cherished for years to come.
So grab your knitting needles, pick up some fabulous yarn, and let the shlanket create the perfect haven of warmth and comfort this winter.
“The real creative work isn’t the knitting; it’s about bringing joy into another person’s life” (Lori Ann Graham). With that goal in mind, why not give the shlanket a try?
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