FINISHED SIZE: 62” wide x 32” down the center spine, blocked.
MATERIALS:
Expression Fiber Arts Sincere Sock Yarn
Shown in colors : Granite (a), Nimbus (b) and Reverie (c)
(a) 1 skein, (b) 1 skein, (c) 1 skein
If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work. For the large sample shown, we used 8.5 oz total or 1,061 yards. For the small sample shown, we used 3.1 oz or 387 yards.
NEEDLES: US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 40" length or longer to accommodate the large number of sts at the end of the shawl.
Notes From the Designer:
•This easy peasy pattern is a great way for beginners to knit their first shawl, but also makes a good tv or knit night project for more seasoned vets who just want something simple to show off that beautiful yarn we all know they’ve been hiding!
•Have fun with stripes and color blocking, or even use this as a stash buster! There are tons of ways to customize this piece and make it your own!
•This shawl is constructed from the top down, beginning with a garter tab cast on, and utilizes a simple 2-row repeat for the body before ending in a garter stitch border.
•Designed in our lovely soft Sincere Sock yarn, it flows and drapes and hugs the shoulders beautifully. But choose any fingering weight yarn you love, even mixing and matching fingering yarn bases within the same project.
•Great for tv knitting with your cat or chatting at knit night!
•Works with all colors of yarn: solids, semi-solids and wild variegates. The simple body lets all colors shine.
•Size is easily adjustable; keep knitting for a larger shawl, or switch to the garter stitch border early for a smaller shawlette. Size is totally up to you. (Smaller sample shown used 1 skein each of Moss, Nimbus and Nutmeg Sincere Sock yarn.
•This pattern is named after American composer Aaron Copland. In thinking of a simple pattern for a beginner shawl, my music-oriented mind kept flitting to Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” and the “Simple Gifts” motif that enters later in the piece. “Simple Gifts” is actually a Shaker song from the mid-19th century, but I always think of it in terms of Copland’s grand orchestra. I admire Copland’s skill in taking something so simple and turning it into something so seemingly vast, so it seemed fitting to name this shawl pattern for him. It’s as simple or as grandiose as you make it.
•Click the Videos tab to watch a tutorial on this design.
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Enjoy your knitting.
Chandi
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Customer Reviews 5 (56 Reviews) Write a Review
Copland
Such a beautiful pattern! I'm just starting to set this one up, I'm a very slow knitter. I'm so looking forward to seeing the final result!
Copland
Beautiful
Copland Shawl
I am loving knitting this shawl, it is simple though so engaging! It makes working on it fun. :)
Great!
I am currently working this pattern with several colors and it is looking beautiful. I couldn't do it without the videos. It's like having a personal instructor.
Copland pattern
Great!! Easy
Copeland pattern
Beautiful pattern….great video to go along with it.
Copland shawl
I have not started this patern yet, looking for the right colour combo
Copland shawl
Copland is a lovely shawl I’m excited to get knitting it
Copland Shawl
I made this shawl and the comments I have received is that it looks like a manufactured item and not hand made.
Copland
Copeland
A lovely pattern to knit.
Copeland
A lovely pattern to knit.
Easy and satisfying knit
This is a very easy pattern to knit; I love the elegant simplicity of this gorgeous shawl.
Copland
Really easy to follow pattern. Perfect for a first shawl or for a non stressful larger knit project.
Worth Wrap
Can't wait to try it with the yarn I ordered!
Copland shawl
Very nice and easy pattern to knit! Project looks pretty thusfar...
Copland
Really easy to follow the instructions. Very well explained, I'm really doing it.
Copland
Very nice, I’m looking forward to making it
Copland
I’m looking forward to making it
Copland
My mother in law taught me how to knit. To express my gratitude, I wanted to make her something she’d really use and be impressed with. I'm thankful I chose Copland. I chose a gradient colored yarn with blues, reds, oranges and mustard speckled throughout. I figured she could match it up with most things in her wardrobe. Thanks Chandi, I know you work really hard at your craft and it all comes from that beautiful soul of yours.
Villiers
Very nice pattern love has video to go to too
Copland Shawl Pattern
Excellent pattern for one of my first knitting projects. I thought the pattern was easy to understand and was super excited that there was a video with Chandi! She is excellent to watch and a great salesperson to boot.
Great Shawl Pattern
This pattern for a beautiful shawl arrived quickly and looks doable. I have just began working on it.
Shawl pattern
Pattern looks great. Have not begun the project yet.
Copland chart
I have started this shawl - 80 rows and counting! yay !
Copland
I have started this shawl and love it! can't wait to finish. I'm 80 rows in. Yay !
Copland
New to knitting this pattern looks like an easy one to start with. Also learning speed knitting.
Copland
This pattern is perfect for me as I am a beginner at knitting. Also working on speed knitting and this work perfectly.
Copland
Looks great, can't wait to try it.
Copland
Looks great, can't wait to try it.
Copland
pattern is easy to read
copland
lovely
Copland
I just received my first order from Chandi....love love love the yarn....
Copland
I just received my first order from Chandi....love love love the yarn....
Copland wrap
This is a beautiful wrap. Love the mix of colors. Can hardly wait to start. Thank you.
Copland wrap
Such a beautiful wrap/shawl..Love the melange of colors& can hardly wait to get started.
excellent pattern
Beautiful pattern can't wait to make it.
Copeland
I bought yarn for a pattern with very confusing instructions until I found your website. I'm so happy to be able to now knit my new yarn into this lovely pattern. A great pattern!!
Easy and yet so pretty
This was my first attempt at knitting a shawl and I have to say, the pattern couldn't be simpler. Knitting one for my mother in a different yarn ofcourse.
Copland
I purchased the written pattern after finding the how to video on YouTube when looking for a shawl pattern for beginners. I wanted the border instructions. When I printed it out, I was very impressed with how everything is broken down is neat and easy to read sections. If you are working from the PDF online, there is a link to the video to help out. I look forward to purchasing other products in the future. Thank you.
Copeland
I love this shawl. Easy to make and beautiful when done!
Copland
Gorgeous yet simple pattern
Copland Shawl
As always, very well set up and beautifully put together. I cannot wait to try this project (after school is finished) and thank you so much for the tutorials! xo
Copland
Easy pattern and video is clear to understand. This is my first project since I have just learned to knit!
Copland Shawl
Easy to follow pattern. GREAT video! I’ve just started to knit this project so I can’t report on the finished product, by it’s looking beautiful so far.
Copland Shawl
I love the pattern; it was nice to learn the garter tab. And it was interesting to see Chandi "live" because somehow that's how she was in my head (is that too weird??). I'm doing mine in 2 colors only, and I'm on the second set of stripes in the first round. I think it's going to be striking with the color combo I chose, and I can't wait to give it to the recipient! Thanks for a great pattern!
Copland
Chandi’s video tutorial for the garter tab cast on was great; I had net done one prior to this project. Once the pattern rows are set up, the two row repeat is very easy to remember.
Copland
This is a very easy pattern to follow and remember. Chandi’s video tutorial was a big help with showing the garter tab cast on.
Copland
Great TV knitting!
Coplan
I love this pattern it’s easy to read and with the video tutorial is even more easy to do. Perfect for a beginner
Copland
Another great easy to follow pattern to use. :-)
Copland
I love, love this pattern and your videos, patterns and yarn
Well written pattern
Cannot wait to start this when the yarn arrives. It looks so warm and lovely.
Copland
I love this pattern. Easy to read and follow as I'm knitting.
• Copland
Such a wonderful pattern
Shawl video
This video was great and very easy to see close up. Chandi makes everything look so easy.