Fragmentation Shawl Tutorial

Download the Fragmentation Shawl in the Modular Coloring Shawls e-book on Ravelry here...
www.ravelry.co...
Download the Fragmentation Shawl on my website here...
www.westknits.com
Click on any timestamp below to skip ahead in the video to your location in the Fragmentation Shawl pattern.
1:59 Using the illustration on page 3 to help plan your colors
4:25 CO with color A
6:42 Next Row (WS) picking up 3 sts along the I-cord CO edge
7:51 Row 1 (RS)
9:06 Row 2 (WS)
10:01 Row 3 (RS)
11:07 Row 4 (WS)
11:35 Row 5 (RS)
13:32 WEDGE 1
15:29 Row 1 (RS) Using color B
16:31 Row 2 (WS)
16:56 Row 3 (RS)
17:40 After completing Row 14 Break color B
18:39 Row 15 (RS) using color C. I show the Weavin' Stephen method here so you don't have to weave in ends!
20:33 Row 16 (WS)
21:02 Row 17 (RS)
21:45 Stripe 2 completed after Row 28
23:49 Next Row (RS) This is the final row before binding off on the WS.
24:07 Next Row (WS) I-cord BO
24:50 End of I-cord BO. Place the final 3 sts onto waste yarn.
25:39 WEDGE 2
27:14 Row 1 (RS) Using color C
28:19 Row 2 (WS)
29:03 Row 3 (RS)
29:40 Row 4 (WS)
30:16 Row 5 (RS)
30:52 Row 6 (WS)
32:00 Row 15 (RS) Using color D
33:03 Row 16 (WS)
34:27 End of Stripe 2 Row 28
35:48 Next Row (RS) This is the final row before binding off on the WS
37:10 Next Row (WS) I-cord BO
38:18 End of I-cord BO. Place the final 3 sts onto waste yarn
39:30 PLAN YOUR COLOR PALETTE!
43:47 Summary
Collect a Fragmentation Shawl kit at Stephen & Penelope. We ship worldwide!
www.stephenand...
Join a Westknits Workshop like Modular Magic, How to Knit Socks and Design Your Own Top-Down Shawl or learn some Brioche Basics! Sign up for my online workshops here...
www.westknits....
The Modular Magic workshop explores my modular knitting techniques in more depth. Sign up here...
www.westknits....

[@audradaughtry7762]

Seriously, how do you continue to create the most amazing techniques?!? You are the most brilliant knitter!

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much!

[@julianaleverriergarcia6181]

Stephen is the love in knitting . He practically gifts you the pattern with his KZbin free tutorial ❤️

[@danitshmueli5006]

Correct, but still, if I decide to knit it, I will buy the pattern

[@julianaleverriergarcia6181]

@@danitshmueli5006 Of course, it is the right thing to do

[@danitshmueli5006]

@@julianaleverriergarcia6181 ❤

[@karlaheld7833]

Danke für das KZbin Tutorial 👍da ich leider kein Englisch kann 😢wird mir aber hiermit die Möglichkeit gegeben das wunderschöne Tuch vielleicht doch noch zu stricken. ❤

[@wendyhayne930]

I’m a experienced beginner, this looks almost do able , beautiful

[@beatrixwinklmaier7535]

Hallo, obwohl ich kein Englisch spreche habe ich sehr gut deine Erklärungen verstanden. Ich hoffe du erzählst mehr von deinen Arbeiten . ❤

[@sassyd59]

Stephen...love you are doing these video tutorials. You are making me a BETTER knitter. Thank you!!!

[@GaminGawdess]

Oh my God ….. Ripping out the current project working on this!!!! I am swooning from the shawlness!!!!!

[@ellenc4368]

Totally agree, Holst yarn repurposed from prior shawl which was out of my reach.

[@feeberizer]

"But I can only knit so many shawls." You hit the nail on the head!!! There's just not enough time to make everything I'd like to, and I'm always getting seduced by new patterns (hint hint). 😉 But that's okay because I've discovered it's the _process_ I enjoy so much. It's the feel of the yarn and needles, and the repetitive motion of my hands that is food for my soul. So if I cannibalize a project, I even enjoy frogging and rewinding the yarn, and dealing with the awful knotty messes I sometimes - uh, often - create. In the end, it's all a wonderful adventure and it makes me happy. I hope it's that way for everyone.

[@FoxDenStitches]

These videos are so fantastic. As a beginner it’s so nice to have beautiful and exciting projects so accessible to empower us to stretch and grow. I know the videos are a lot of effort to make. Please know it is truely appreciated. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@PatriziaRFreeman]

OK, love how you take a “simple” concept and kick it up to the next level AND still keep it super accessible. I’ll be diving into my stash shortly. Of course, the yarns not selected are gonna be mad jealous. I’ll just remind them that there are 9 more patterns coming and if they are good little skeins, they might be in the next one 😂🎉❤.

[@StephenWest]

Thank you!!

[@poppybudrow10]

I love these videos. I always learn so much!

[@elsebethvonannedors8825]

I’ve decided this has to be my first Stephen West project- I love the way it looks and I think I can get through the instructions well enough. Yay, now to go through my yarn!

[@goswamigeeta]

Stephen West is a shawl Wizard! This pattern is so unique!

[@barbaraphillips5640]

you are awesome knitter I am 80 and of all you are the best

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much Barbara. I can't wait to share more ideas with you this year!

[@adrianawilliams9633]

Thanks you Stephen west l learn a lot from you you are amazing

[@ellenowlin]

literally watching the first minute of this going "ugh yes! YES! YES! oh my god," you're killing it mr west LOL

[@StephenWest]

Aw thank you so much! I loved knitting my shawl and I get so excited to see all of the other color combo ideas.

[@SofieMZF]

You are very special and creatieve person. 🙂

[@ericas986]

Your energy is the BEST! You exude the possibility that every technique is within our grasp. Your attitude about stitch counts is also great

[@jolou0917]

Stephen, THANK YOU for this! I absolutely love everything you do and your voice is so calm and reassuring, you give me courage to actually make these beautiful projects - THANK YOU!

[@deborahderosa4987]

Thanks for your VERY clear directions. Such a great teacher!

[@annahclairewisdom5289]

Loving this!! I’m imagining a Mardi Gras theme.

[@Stettafire]

I love this. I mean the colouring aspect is good for taking the guess work out of colour combinations

[@lunamoonchild]

This is absolutely FANTASTIC! and I've only gotten to 19.09 in the video. Thank you so much for doing the video to explain these techniques, I'd never get it by myself. And thanks for the colouring sheet. I'm sooooo going to enjoy this shawl and the rest in the collection. E-book bought (as soon as it was released). You always cheer me up and make me believe that I can do this, so thank you for that, too.😀

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your enthusiasm. I loved designing these shawls so much!

[@carolyncampbell6149]

So many people are talking about Stephen West shawls I had to see what it was all about - it’s FANTASTIC, I can’t wait to start this Fragmentation Shawl. Thankyou so much for the tutorial. ❤

[@diannacook6135]

Another gorgeous concept, can’t wait to choose my yarn. Thank you for the incredible tutorial, you are very generous with your knowledge and time.😊

[@khabsamum6074]

Huge thank you. Ive loved your shawls from afar. Thinking oh those are going to be so difficult I cant do it. This tutorial was excellent you make it so clear. Thank you so much. Am so excited now to knit my shawl

[@alfiesflower8218]

Hello Stephen, from London, England. You amaze me. I think you and your talent are fantastic. Your tutorials are so easy to follow and just amazing. Thank you 💞💞💞

[@elisabethslinkard8855]

So excited about this one! I haven’t had the bandwidth for challenging projects lately, so a nice smooshy garter stitch fits the bill nicely! The modular techniques are brilliant, and I super appreciate you showing them here because the second I watched this any confusion I had was gone!! My husband is the most knitworthy person I’ve ever met, and so the first one will be his wrap because his basement office gets chilly!

[@JACLevair]

❤ Brilliant!! I think that this is going to be my first Stephen West shawl. Thank you so much! Joyce (oh yes and I love how your brain works!)

[@Frostedminifirecracker]

Stephen, you constantly amaze! This is so fun and different. Beautifully done. ❤

[@StephenWest]

Thank you so much!

[@janicegrima6593]

Wow really pretty thanks. Keep up the great work ❤

[@fraumotz8033]

I‘ll cast it on TODAY🥳😍💪🏽 Thx for this beautiful pattern……and the ones to follow throughout the year. 😍😍😍 Great idea !😍

[@lorrainehay9348]

Fantastic as always. Thank you so much Stephen.

[@Daniele-lz8ic]

Thank you, for all the fabulous patterns you create .😊

[@enimai6211]

I recently bought one of your e-books on ravelry and only started one shawl, so I don't really need another project. So of course I have to buy more yarn and make this amazing shawl. I hope your creativity never ends because your designs and your videos are amazing!

[@jeanchiusano2861]

Love how it doesn’t match. The colors are beautiful ❤

[@maryanncasale87]

Your tutorials are the best!!!

[@tetradea]

Oh my Gorgeous. Now this is beautiful. Awesome. Wow. Love it ❤️ LOVE YOU 💙

[@hebulanebula]

I had to check out your channel ..first time here. Love your content. Other you tubers have recommended you. Anxious to try one of your patterns, once I decide on colors . ❤

[@dhanaazm7897]

Love you Stephen. You are really amazing. Thank you.

[@veronicabradley3420]

Stephen where have you been all my life? Such clear instruction greatly appreciated, just bought the painted shawl book. Thank you.

[@samantharamsden8480]

Love this shawl can’t wait to start later today

[@rahilejahandide8410]

Thanks for sharing your creativity ❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@conniewatson1659]

SO PRETTY!!! I LOVE THE DESIGN 😍💕😊😁👏👏

[@clothingalterations]

Great tutorial

[@sylwester2209]

yes, no stress, i can do it 😄 its beautiful ❤

[@pattigolden1]

Always something new!! I hope your creativity never runs out.. As a pretty experienced knitter, I adore your tutorials, always calm and precise. 🥰 I'm wondering what this would look like in scrappy or variegated colors. 🤔

[@StephenWest]

Thank you! 😊

[@jlenerawlins2885]

I'm really liking this one too.

[@wendyellis6402]

I’m probably going to use the kit I bought for the Shawl Smorgasbord, conveniently, there are 7 skeins 😊 The Fragmentation Shawl will be a great breather project, since I’m currently knitting a large Shetland lace KAL😅

[@poppybudrow10]

I love these videos! I always learn so much! Thank you!

[@thepinkhippo2692]

What a brilliant idea🥰🤩😁

[@mzmarihudson8013]

I'm crying😁 How can i keep up with all your patterns i want to knit lol. THank you! 😍

[@sillybeeful]

Absolutely glorious…. I want to do this!!!

[@marianneknapp4846]

Beyond Fabulous 💓

[@marianneknapp4846]

Love this Combo Mmm Yes 💕

[@user-hl5wi1rv1b]

Amazing design

[@boruccc1]

I’ve decided this has to be my first Stephen West project! Thank you for the incredible tutorial, you are very generous with your knowledge and time.😊 Edyta

[@danitshmueli5006]

So amazing

[@ChemCath]

When I first saw the shawl, I didn’t think I would ever make it. It just didn’t speak to me. But now I am wondering if I shouldn’t add it to the list after all. In different colours.

[@raupe_creates7026]

Hi! Did you consider knitting all wedges together simultaneously, from wedge 7 to 1, that way there is only two yarn ends for each colour, and no need to break yarn after each block, but you leave yarn and continue to knit this color in next wedge (like step up)?

[@glendas.mckinney926]

I'm going to try this. My guess is that it might get tricky to have crisp corners?

[@mariacruz6387]

Lindíssimo ,adoro. Obrigada?

[@resourcedragon]

What size of needle is Stephen using - he mentioned he was using fingering weight yarn. It looks just a shade looser than you would get with an English size 11 / 3 mm needle.

[@oscara8454]

I wonder how it will look if I YO for my M1.

[@HeatherKelly]

I love this design! I have to know will there be a blanket????? Because I see a beautiful scrappy version.

[@rosehernandez5313]

Mr. West, I've got a lot of medium weight yarn, how would I adapt this pattern for its use. Thank you for being so creative, because of you I've been deep diving into my stash and getting daring with my color choices. I guess I have to assemble my next project. God bless!

[@Tailoring.Knit.Studio]

I loveeeeeeee itttttt!!!!!!!!

[@carlajewett1091]

Hey, Stephen…Just curious, why did you switch from a backwards loop increase to a M1L increase in subsequent wedges? Knowing you, there must be a reason. Aesthetics? Other?

[@louisebrown2511]

Just bought the pattern. What is fingering weight yarn in the UK? Some say 2ply others 4ply. I'm confused🤔🤔

[@resourcedragon]

4 ply. (Although then you might see something like: "2 ply Jumper Weight - knit as 4ply/fingering weight").

[@chantalb.8065]

Wonderful! Is the pattern available in French?

[@StephenWest]

Sorry, this pattern is only available in English. Here are the patterns that are available in French: www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&language=fr&query=stephen%20west&sort=best&view=captioned_thumbs

[@annettehachey7909]

I'd love to do this but it's 30 euros for the pattern Don't have that kind of money. $43.32 Canadian funds. I appreciate your work, designs and effort but I'll have to pass I'm afraid.

[@serapthoward1027]

Please stop, can only have so many wips. Lol. Love ya.

[@suzannedavies7996]

The formula for how many WIPs you can have is n+1, where n is the number of WIPs you currently have. There’s always room for one more. 😂

[@StephenWest]

@@suzannedavies7996 So clever!!

[@serapthoward1027]

@@suzannedavies7996 you are so right, it just like a sweet dessert right, Lol. And Steven always comes with the best desserts.

[@vicentacastillo363]

😍🧶🥰❤️👍👏👏👏😘

[@michellekavanagh2053]

I think you are sooo sweet, lol

[@StephenWest]

Thank you Michelle!!