Degraw Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Degraw Shawl in Malabrigo Rasta

What is Being Made

The Degraw Shawl is an angular knit shawl designed by Taiga Hilliard. This triangular wrap features a distinctive geometric construction with dimensions of approximately 76 inches at the longest edge and 23 inches at the widest point, making it a substantial accessory suitable for layering or draping.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty level. The shawl employs an increase-based construction method that builds from a small cast-on to create the angular shape. The pattern utilizes strategic increases and decreases to form the geometric silhouette characteristic of modern shawl design.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Degraw Shawl incorporates several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit front and back (kfb) — used throughout for increases at specific intervals
• Knit two together (k2tog) — creates decreases for shaping
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) — another decrease method used symmetrically
• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the primary fabric texture
• Garter stitch — used in border sections
• Slip stitch — employed in the bind-off sequence
• Stitch markers — essential for tracking pattern sections and maintaining symmetry

The pattern features a two-color construction using color changes (MC for main color and CC for contrasting color) worked in repeating sequences to create visual interest and pattern definition.

Materials and Gauge

The Degraw Shawl is worked in Malabrigo Rasta yarn, a wool fiber available in 5.3-ounce hanks with approximately 90 yards per hank. The pattern calls for:

• 2 hanks in colorway #043 Plomo (main color)
• 2 hanks in colorway #862 Piedras (contrasting color)

The project is worked on size 19 (15mm) needles or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 6 stitches and 8 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. Additional notions include stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing.