Reshma & Soie
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Thank you for welcoming my recently published mini pattern collection - Shawlaholics Vol.3. It has two patterns for square kerchiefs - Reshma and Soie Kerchiefs. Today’s post is about some considerations that went into making these designs. ♥️
These designs are focused on simple construction and subtle texture. They both are intended for a single special skein, creating light, elegant fabrics that feel indulgent yet wearable. Each of these projects are designed to use about 400+ yards of fingering weight yarn. I used Malabrigo Mora, 100% mulberry silk for my project.
Reshma
This collection aims to translate the classic square kerchief into hand knits.
As I considered the square shape for a one-skein project in silk, I had thought of it as a large garter piece with decorative border. Garter is simple to knit yet gives a squishy, desirable fabric to wear next to skin. The border has twisted ribbing and a little bud stitch to keep things interesting. This became Reshma Kerchief.
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Soie
I also couldn’t stop thinking of some knitted lace in silk and how the fabric would feel. Eventually I settled on a simple garter-based diamond lace and ended up designing Soie Kerchief. Soie comes out slightly larger than Reshma because of the lace and drapes beautifully.
Tips for choosing your project and yarn
If you have just learned to knit and purl and you feel ready to try thinner yarn, or If you are an experienced knitter looking for something mindless, Reshma might be a project for you. On the other hand if you prefer knitting and wearing lace, try Soie Kerchief.
Both of the designs make delightful fabric with silk. If you are planning to work with silk or silk blends too, you might find these posts helpful.
More notes on knitting with silk
My testers have used other fibers like cotton, wool, linen etc successfully. Be sure to check their projects on Ravelry for ideas. Any fiber with some drape to it can work really well.
My heartfelt thanks to the testers for their help with the pattern and here is a short video of the tester projects. ❤️
Styling
The finished pieces are versatile accessories that can be worn for warmth or simply to add a finishing detail.
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CRAFTDOODLING DESIGNS UPDATES
Reshma and Soie patterns are available on Ravelry and Payhip. My entire shawl collection is also available at a discounted price currently. Please find the links and coupon code below. Thank you for your support to my designs.❤️
Please enjoy 25% off using coupon code SHAWLS25 on these patterns
until Mon Jan 26, midnight PT.
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You can also get Reshma and Soie together as an ebook titled Shawlaholics Vol.3.
✨Shawlaholics Vol.3 on Ravelry
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To celebrate my first pattern release in 2026, ALL my shawl patterns are also 25% off currently. Please use the same coupon code SHAWLS25.
✨My Shawl pattern bundle on Ravelry
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Please check my February classes currently scheduled at Fillory Yarn and Royal Bee Yarn. I hope some of you can make it to these classes.❤️
Registration are currently open for the Next Level Knitting Conference organized by the The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) in April 2026. You can check the event schedule and classes list here. ❤️
I am working on new designs and classes. I’ll post about them soon.
READING UPDATES
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Until next time,
Kavitha. ♡
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I love Soie! So pretty and delicate!!
I want to make them both! And in silk—the perfect multi-season fiber! I’m planning my wardrobe for a Rhine River cruise in April and I know I’ll need lots of options. Thanks for plumping up my queue, Kavitha!