Base Camp

A simple pattern, a comfy texture, and endless possibilities…
Base Camp is a pattern and shawl recipe that is anything but basic!
One color, two colors, odds and ends, or a color gradient? Follow the pattern as written for DK weight yarn or go off the beaten path with the recipe. No matter the yarn weight, the Base Camp shawl is the perfect relaxed knit that satisfies all your brioche cravings!

The pattern is available in English and German in a desktop/print version and a mobile-friendly version for viewing tablets and smartphones.

PATTERN vs. RECIPE
The Base Camp shawl was originally designed in one-color brioche for DK weight yarn. Because of the straightforward construction, it is possible to use any yarn weight. It’s also great for using up leftovers.
To knit the original version, just follow the pattern as written. Alternatively, you can follow the variation to add in a little more color by using two-color brioche. Feel free two switch between one- and two-color versions. To knit the shawl in a different yarn weight (from lace to bulky), check the recipe for gauge, yardage requirements, and needle size recommendations, then simply follow the pattern as written.

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DETAILS

PATTERN VERSION
Yarn:

4 colors of DK weight yarn (about 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g)

Yardage:

400 g / 800 m / 876 yds / 4 skeins* in total
100 g / 200 m / 219 yds / 1 skein* per color

*no. of skeins refers to yarn used in sample.

Shown in:

On Stage – Short Stories by Nature’s Luxury (50% Merino / 30% silk / 20% Camel, 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g) in the colorways Close Company (pink – Color A), La Femme du Boulanger (yellow – Color B), Princess Pearl (gray – Color C), and Friendly Frog (blue-green – Color D)

Yarn kits are available from Nature’s Luxury (click here).

Size:

161 cm / 63 ½“ length; 79 cm / 31” height

(While the length is given as 161 cm / 63 ½“, you’ll find that brioche is a very stretchy fabric, and the shawl actually expands to about 186 cm / 73” when wearing.)

Gauge:

14 sts / 17 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Brioche st
Measured after blocking. Gauge has an influence on the size of your finished piece and your yardage!

Needles:

US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 80-100 cm / 32-40” long (or size needed to obtain gauge and optimal drape); optional: 2 DPNs in the same size

Notions:

tapestry needle

RECIPE VERSION
  • Lace: US 1 ½ / 2.5 mm, 24 sts / 30 rows, 1150 m / 1258 yd
  • Light Fingering: US 2 ½ / 3 mm, 22 sts / 26 rows, 1050 m / 1148 yd
  • Fingering: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 20 sts / 24 rows, 964 m / 1054 yd
  • Sport: US 6 / 4 mm, 18 sts / 22 rows, 886 m / 969 yd
  • DK: US 7 / 4.5 mm, 16 sts / 20 rows, 823 m / 900 yd
  • Worsted: US 8 / 5 mm, 14 sts / 17 rows, 765 m / 836 yd
  • Aran: US 9 / 5.5 mm, 12 sts / 16 rows, 741 m / 811 yd
  • Bulky: US 10 / 6 mm, 11 sts / 15 rows, 635 m / 694 yd

#BaseCampShawl

Apr 20

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A belter of a day and perfectly suited to a combo of linen and wool. I'm wearing my favourite Base Camp shawl paired with my most recent finished sewing project. The shop is open until 5pm today if you fancy picking up some warmer weather crafting supplies. Shawl: Base Camp by sosuknits using Ginger's Hand Dyed Leading Lady Lace ', Bourbon and Water' held throughout with a variety of Ginger's Hand Dyed 4ply weight. Dress: Belemnite Dress pattern by marillawalker using some beautiful linen from merchantandmills #gingershanddyed #gingertwiststudio #lys #basecampshawl #sosuknits #leadingladylace #sweetflax4ply #belemnitedress #marillawalker #merchantandmills #linen #wool #edinburgh #scotland #scottishyarnshop #womeninbusiness

Mar 25

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Dressed for Saturday date night and wrapped in my Base Camp shawl. Base Camp by sosu using a Ginger's Hand Dyed Leading Lady Lace 'Bourbon and Water' throughout held with Ginger's Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4ply 'Parma Violets', 'Gingeroo, Ginger's Hand Dyed Sheepish Sock 'Millions of Peaches' and Ginger's Hand Dyed Yakety-Yak 4ply 'Brighter Than Barbie' #gingershanddyed #gingertwiststudio #basecampshawl #briocheshawl #brioche #shawlknittersofinstagram #sosuknits #smallbusiness #edinburgh #scotland

Nov 13

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A sunny Sunday morning in November is best enjoyed with a cup of coffee (or 2) and bundled in knitwear, don’t you think? 💖😎☀️ I’m wearing my BaseCampShawl over my Side by Side sweater while enjoying a late morning cup of coffee in the November sun, planning some small DIY projects for today. Oh, and I wanted to remind you that today is the last day to get the Cloudwatching sweater at -20% with the code BRIOCHELOVE on Ravelry and Payhip or via sosuknits.com! Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone! 💖 ///// BASE CAMP is a simple Brioche shawl for any yarn/gauge, but shown here in: 🧶 On Stage – Short Stories by @naturesluxury (50% Merino / 30% silk / 20% Camel, 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g) in the colorways Close Company (pink), La Femme du Boulanger (yellow), Princess Pearl (gray), and Friendly Frog (blue-green). SIDE BY SIDE is a sideways sweater with mix & match sizing and an all-over chevron pattern, knit with DK weight yarn and shown here in: 🧶Tweedy by @hedgehogfibres (50% Falkland Merino / 37.5% Recycled Wool / 12.5% Thread Waste, 230 m / 252 yds per 100 g); knit to gauge with main needle size US 7 / 4.5 mm in size 3a rounded. #SOSUknits #SideBySideSweater #BaseCampShawl #BundledInKnits #KnitWear #HandKnit #Knitting #Stricken

Oct 21

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Wrapping up a busy Friday in the shop, and I even had time to knit a few sock rounds. Winning. Shawl: Base Camp by sosuknits Yarn: Reborn JEANS in 4 shades(1 skein of each) Sweater: Voyager by sari_n_ Yarn: Ginger's Hand Dyed Masham Mayhem Aran 'Curry Night' (very similar to 'Muddy Sunshine') . . . . #gingershanddyed #gingertwiststudio #voyager #voyagersweater #sarinordlund #basecampshawl #sosuknits #shawlknitter #rebornjeans #recycledyarn #denimyarn #mashammayhemaran #sweaterknitting #lys #edinburgh #scotland #maker #handmadewardrobe #smallbusiness #womenled

Aug 28

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Sundays are for kitty snuggles and i-cord bind-offs. I'll soon have this beauty finished! Pattern: Base Camp Shawl by sosuknits Yarn: Ginger's Hand Dyed Leading Lady Lace 'Millions of Peaches'held with Ginger's Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4ply 'Gingeroo' . . . . #gingershanddyed #gingertwiststudio #basecampshawl #briocheshawl #briocheknitting #shawlknittersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitspiration #knitspo #sunday #edinburgh #scotland #leadingladylace #sweetflax4ply

Aug 17

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Transitioning into a stronger pink section. This shawl is so addicting, it must be those sweet as candy colours. Pattern: Base Camp by sosuknits Yarns: -Ginger's Hand Dyed Leading Lady Lace 'Bourbon and Water' -Ginger's Hand Dyed Leading Lady Lace 'Millions of Peaches' -Ginger's Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4ply 'Parma Violets' -Ginger's Hand Dyed Sheepish Sock 'Millions of Peaches' -Ginger's Hand Dyed Yakety-Yak 4ply 'Brighter Than Barbie' . . . . #gingershanddyed #gingertwiststudio #basecampshawl #briocheshawl #briocheknitting #knittersofinstagram #shawl #knittedshawl #shawlknitter #edinburgh #scotland #leadingladylace #sweetflax4ply #yaketyyak4ply #sheepishsock

Jul 16

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Brioche is happening. I love how into the groove I get with this shawl, it is such an easy knit. And now I'm onto the second colour! Pattern: Base Camp by sosuknits Yarn: Kremke Soul Wool Reborn JEANS Worsted colour 802 and 804 . . . . #gingertwiststudio #basecampshawl #basecamp #sosuknits #edinburghyarnshop #rebornjeans #recylcledyarn #recycledcotton #cotton #blue #fade #edinburgh #scotland #abbeyhill #maker #shawlknittersofinstagram #knitspiration #knittersofinstagram
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