Clio Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Clio Shawl in Juniper Moon Sabine

What is Being Made

The Clio Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Downtown Collection. This knitted shawl features a generous wingspan of 38 inches with a center point height of 14 inches, making it an elegant accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a lightweight wrap. The shawl is constructed using a top-down triangular construction method, beginning from a small number of cast-on stitches and expanding outward through strategic increases.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and shape. The primary construction method uses yarn overs combined with directional decreases to form lace patterning while simultaneously increasing stitch count. The design incorporates textured stripes created by alternating between knit and purl rows, which add dimension to the finished fabric. A center stitch marker is used to track the shawl's center point, which receives increases on both sides to maintain the triangular silhouette. The pattern repeats five times with variations in the lace motif on row 13 of each repeat, allowing the lace pattern to expand proportionally as the shawl grows. An edging is worked at the conclusion to finish the outer edges with a refined edge treatment.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K): The foundational stitch used throughout the fabric
• Purl stitch (P): Creates textured stripes and contributes to the fabric's visual variation
• Yarn over (YO): Creates decorative openings and simultaneously increases stitches for shawl expansion
• Purl two together (P2tog): A left-leaning decrease used in the lace pattern sections
• Knit two together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used in specific lace pattern rows
• Knit front and back (Kfb): An increase stitch used in the final rows before binding off
• Slip stitch (Sl): Used to move stitches without working them, particularly for marker placement

Materials and Tools

The Clio Shawl is knitted using 3 hanks of Juniper Moon Farm Sabine yarn in color #31 Smoked Oyster. This yarn quantity provides sufficient yardage for the complete shawl construction. The pattern calls for US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which ensures the finished shawl reaches the intended dimensions. Additional notions required include a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and stitch markers to track pattern repeats and the center point throughout the knitting process.