Campbell Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Campbell Shawl in Juniper Moon Farm Neve

What Is Being Made

The Campbell Shawl is a heart-shaped knitted shawl designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Stria Collection. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl with a wingspan of 60 inches (152.5 cm) from tip to tip and a height of 14 inches (35.5 cm) measured along the center increase line. The shawl features a distinctive two-color striped construction that creates a shaded effect, combined with a decorative lace edging that serves a dual purpose as a flexible bind-off.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate-level techniques to achieve its elegant design. The shawl is constructed using garter-stripe patterning, where alternating rows of two complementary yarn colors create visual depth and interest. The design incorporates increases worked strategically throughout the body to shape the heart silhouette. A center increase line marked with a stitch marker guides the shaping from the cast-on point outward. The pattern concludes with a knitted lace edging that is worked perpendicular to the long live edge, eliminating the need for a separate bind-off step. The lace edging serves as both a decorative border and a flexible finishing method. Blocking is essential to this project, with the lace edge pinned into points to achieve the final shawl shape and drape.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the stockinette stitch base
• Purl (p) – used in alternating rows to create stockinette stitch texture
• Yarn over (yo) – creates the decorative lace holes and contributes to shaping increases
• Make one (m1) – an increase technique for adding stitches
• Slip stitch (sl) – used to pass stitches over the marked center line
• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary stitch pattern forming the shawl body, created by alternating knit and purl rows

Materials

The Campbell Shawl is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Neve yarn, a premium fiber choice available in multiple color combinations. The pattern requires 2 hanks of the main color (MC) and 1 hank of the contrast color (CC), allowing crafters to select from three coordinated color combinations: Color Combination A pairs Mazzy (#04) as the main color with Grace (#15) as the contrast; Color Combination B combines Smoke (#09) with Sirius (#17); and Color Combination C uses Aruba (#05) with Monet (#13). All three combinations feature two shades from the same color family, creating a harmonious shaded effect.

The project is worked on a US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches (80 cm) or longer, with the circular needle format providing flexibility for managing the increasing stitch count as the shawl expands. An optional US size H (5mm) crochet hook is available for those who prefer a crochet-worked edging variation. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker for tracking the center increase line.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies an approximate gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Notably, the pattern indicates that precise gauge is not critical for this project, making it accessible to knitters of varying experience levels. The shawl's generous finished wingspan of 60 inches makes it suitable for wearing as a wrap or displayed as a decorative accessory.