Callie Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Callie Shawl in Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK Dappled

What is Being Made

The Callie Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Pamela Wynne as part of The Penny Collection. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl with a wingspan of 60 inches (152.5 cm) from tip to tip and a center length of 18 inches (45.5 cm), making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative wrap.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for 3 hanks of Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK Dappled in color #107 Totally. The Findley DK is a worsted-weight yarn that works beautifully for shawl construction. Additional materials include US 5 (3.75mm) needles, a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle for finishing.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Callie Shawl employs a two-part construction method that creates a balanced, symmetrical triangular shape. The pattern begins with a small cast-on of 19 stitches, which are divided into two sections: a lace panel of 16 stitches and a garter stitch border of 3 stitches. This division is maintained throughout the pattern using a stitch marker to separate the sections.

Part 1 focuses on increases, where the shawl grows outward and downward through strategic yarn overs and decreases that create the lace motif while the garter stitch border expands. The 12-row repeat pattern continues until the garter stitch section reaches 84 stitches, building the foundation of the triangular shape.

Part 2 reverses the process with decreases, gradually reducing the stitch count while maintaining the lace pattern integrity. This mirrored approach creates visual balance and ensures the shawl tapers to a point at the tip.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) — the fundamental stitch forming the garter stitch borders
• Purl (p) — used selectively in the lace sections to create texture variation
• Yarn over (yo) — creates the openwork lace pattern and contributes to shaping
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) — a right-leaning decrease used throughout the lace motif
• Slip, slip, knit (sk2po) — a centered double decrease that creates definition in the lace pattern
• Knit 2 together through the back loop (k2togtbl) — a left-leaning decrease used in the decrease section
• Make one (m1) — an increase technique for expanding the garter stitch border

Gauge and Pattern Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch. Notably, the pattern indicates that precise gauge is not critical for this project, making it accessible to knitters of varying experience levels. The combination of garter stitch and lace sections creates visual interest while the garter borders provide structure to the delicate lace panels.

Lace Pattern Details

The lace motif is constructed through a repeating 12-row sequence that balances yarn overs with corresponding decreases. The pattern incorporates multiple yarn overs in succession—notably three consecutive yarn overs in certain rows—which create small eyelet details within the lace. These are paired with centered decreases (sk2po) that maintain stitch count while producing the characteristic openwork appearance of the shawl.