Canna Shawl Scarf Knitting Pattern

Canna Shawl in Berroco Maya

What is Being Made

The Canna Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted triangular shawl designed as a versatile accessory piece. With finished measurements of approximately 15 inches high by 42 inches across (including the top border but excluding the edging), this shawl offers a comfortable size suitable for draping around the shoulders or wearing as a lightweight wrap. The design features decorative fringe elements that add visual interest and movement to the finished garment.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several intermediate-level techniques that make it appropriate for knitters with some experience. The construction utilizes yarn overs and decreases to create shaping and lace elements throughout the design. The pattern incorporates fringe attachment as a key design feature, with fringe sections cast on at specific intervals using the knit-on cast-on method and then bound off in a particular sequence that creates the characteristic fringe edge. The shawl also uses side edge pickup, where stitches are picked up from holes along the side edges of the shawl body, demonstrating intermediate-level construction skills. Knitters will work with both circular and straight needles depending on their preference and the stage of construction.

Stitches Used

The Canna Shawl pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques. Stockinette stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic foundation for the design. The pattern incorporates yarn overs (yo) to create decorative openings and lace effects, and knit two together (k2tog) decreases to balance yarn overs and shape the garment. Additional stitches include slip stitches (sl) for edge finishing and stitch manipulation, and pass slipped stitch over (psso) for decrease techniques. The combination of these stitches creates the intermediate complexity level while remaining accessible to experienced knitters.

Materials and Gauge

The Canna Shawl pattern calls for 3 hanks of Berroco Maya yarn in colorway #5636 Ciruela. Berroco Maya is a quality yarn choice that works beautifully for shawl construction. Knitters will need a 29-inch circular knitting needle in size 10 (6.00 mm) and straight knitting needles in size 10 (6.00 mm), or whatever needle size is necessary to obtain the correct gauge. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 26 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch. As with all knitting patterns, checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished shawl meets the intended dimensions and drapes properly.