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Why You’ll Love Up the Beanstalk

Up the Beanstalk by Jennifer Weissman is a beautifully botanical triangular shawl inspired by climbing vines and delicate leaves. Graceful cable vines meander across the fabric before blossoming into an elegant lace leaf border, creating a nature-inspired accessory that’s both sophisticated and enjoyable to knit.

Designed with sport-weight yarn, this shawl combines relaxing stockinette stitch with simple cable motifs that can even be worked without a cable needle. As the project progresses, the cables transform into stunning lace leaves that grow along the edge, resulting in a warm, stylish shawl perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.

Pattern Highlights

Designer: Jennifer Weissman

Published In:

• Miss Babs Fall 2021
• Miss Babs Website

Craft:

Knitting

Category:

Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap

Published:

August 2021

Suggested Yarn:

• Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply

Yarn Weight:

Sport (12 wpi)

Construction:

• One-piece construction
• Triangular shawl
• Worked flat
• I-cord edging

Features:

• Botanical vine cables
• Lace leaf border
• Stockinette stitch body
• Optional charts
• Fully written instructions
• Adjustable size instructions included
• Cables can be worked without a cable needle

Languages:

English

Materials & Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply

Recommended Yarn Weight

Sport

Yardage

Approximately 860 yards (786 meters)

Sample Yarn

Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply

• 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• 335 yards (306 meters) per 145 g skein
• 3 skeins
• Sample color: Beanstalk

The pattern also includes instructions for customizing the shawl size. Please note that changing the size will alter the required yardage.

Needles & Gauge

Needle Sizes

• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle
• US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle

Gauge

Blocked:

18 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm (4″)

in Stockinette Stitch using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

Unblocked:

18 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm (4″)

Gauge is not critical but will influence the finished size and yarn usage.

Finished Size

Wingspan

66 inches (165 cm)

Depth

29 inches (72.5 cm)

The pattern also includes instructions for adjusting the overall size to suit your preferences.

Construction Details

Up the Beanstalk is worked as a one-piece triangular shawl featuring elegant botanical motifs throughout.

The shawl begins with a smooth stockinette body decorated by gently twisting cable vines that flow naturally across the fabric. As knitting progresses, these vines gradually evolve into an intricate lace leaf border that beautifully frames the longest edge of the shawl.

An attractive i-cord edging provides a polished finish, while the combination of intuitive cables and relaxing stockinette makes this an enjoyable project for knitters who want decorative details without overwhelming complexity.

Both fully written instructions and optional charts are included, allowing knitters to choose their preferred working method.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting
• Triangular shawl construction
• Stockinette stitch
• Cable knitting
• Cable knitting without a cable needle (optional)
• Lace knitting
• Leaf motifs
• I-cord edging
• Written instructions
• Optional charts
• Blocking

Fit & Styling

Up the Beanstalk is designed to be wrapped comfortably around the shoulders or worn bandana-style around the neck.

The flowing vine cables naturally curve around the neckline, while the striking lace leaf border remains prominently visible along the outer edge. Whether paired with casual outfits, autumn layers, or elegant evening wear, this botanical shawl offers timeless style with beautiful handcrafted detail.

Its customizable size also makes it easy to create either a lightweight neck scarf or a generously sized wrap.

Pattern Price

Paid

This pattern is available for $7.00 USD.

Original Pattern Link

Up the Beanstalk on Ravelry

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/up-the-beanstalk