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Tendrilly – Shawl Pattern by Dee O’Keefe
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🌟 Why You’ll Love Tendrilly
The Tendrilly shawl, designed by Dee O’Keefe, is a contemporary lace shawl that beautifully blends cables, lace, and textured stitches into an elegant triangular wrap. The pattern begins with a few stitches at the top and grows into a wide shawl with flowing tendril-like cables framed by reverse stockinette, giving a dramatic and sophisticated look while still being surprisingly approachable.
This shawl combines striking texture with relaxed stockinette sections — perfect if you love knitting dramatic lace but enjoy moments of effortless knitting in between.
🧶 Pattern Highlights
Designer: Dee O’Keefe
Category: Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap
Construction: Bias and asymmetrical triangular shawl
Skill Level: Intermediate — fun and rewarding for knitters familiar with lace and cables
Sizes Available:
Medium: ~60 × 26″ (152 × 66 cm)
Large: ~73 × 31″ (185 × 79 cm)
Size may be easily customized further
🧵 Materials & Tools
To create the Tendrilly shawl, you’ll need:
Suggested Yarn: Hazel Knits Lively DK (or similar DK-weight yarn)
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm
US 6 / 4.0 mm for edging
Gauge: ~4.5 stitches = 2.5 cm in stockinette
Yardage:
~520–550 yards (medium size)
~760–800 yards (large size)
Mostly depends on size and yarn choice
A solid or tonal yarn is recommended to help show off the complex lace and cable panel against the sleek stockinette background.
💵 Pattern Price
The Tendrilly pattern is available on Ravelry for $6.00 USD as a buy-now digital download.
Purchasing the pattern directly supports the designer and gives you access to a PDF with both charted and fully written instructions, including blocking guidance.
✨ What Makes This Shawl Special
Organic tendril-like cable panel that mimics flowing vines — visually striking and elegant.
Contrast of texture and stockinette brings balance between detailed knitting and relaxing knitting sections.
Two size options allow you to choose a medium wrap or a larger shawl for extra coverage.
Charted and written instructions make it accessible for knitters who prefer either format.
The design feels complex at first glance but uses basic stitches, simple cables, single decreases, and yarn overs, making it a fun and satisfying project even if you haven’t tackled big lace pieces before.
👗 Style & Wear Tips
Wear your Tendrilly shawl draped over your shoulders with a sweater or coat for cozy fall and winter outfits.
Choose solid, tonal, or semi-solid yarns to highlight the intricate panel without competing color patterns.
After knitting, block your shawl gently to open up the lace and define the shape — blocking makes a big difference in how the textures pop.
These suggestions help your readers visualize how to style their finished shawl — increasing time on page and engagement.
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🔗 Get the Original Pattern
👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tendrilly
(Pattern available for purchase & PDF download — supporting the designer is appreciated!)
