Isa Triangular Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Isa Triangular Shawl in Juniper Moon Sabine

What Is Being Made

The Isa Triangular Shawl is a knitted wrap designed by Tabetha Hedrick. This is a triangular shawl that drapes elegantly from the neck, with a finished top straight edge measuring approximately 46 inches (117 cm) and a length from neck to the longest point of approximately 23 inches (58.5 cm). The shawl is worked in a single color and features an intricate stitch pattern, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters seeking a detailed, textured project.

Techniques Used

The Isa Triangular Shawl employs several key knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The project utilizes yarn overs (YO) to create decorative eyelet details and lace elements throughout the design. Cable stitches are incorporated, including right crosses (1/1 RC), left crosses (1/1 LC), left purl crosses (1/1 LPC), and right purl crosses (1/1 RPC), which add visual interest and texture to the fabric. The shawl is worked in the round using circular needles, and knitters will work the specialized Isa Stitch pattern simultaneously with the shawl body rows, requiring careful attention to pattern instructions. Decreases such as knit two together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) are used to shape the shawl and work in conjunction with yarn overs to create balanced lace sections.

Stitches Used

The Isa Triangular Shawl features a complex stitch pattern called the Isa Stitch, which is provided in both written and charted formats for knitter preference. This 19-row repeat pattern combines multiple stitch techniques:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the foundational smooth knit fabric used in sections of the shawl
• Broken Rib — a textured stitch variation used in flat sections
• Cable crosses — including 1/1 right cross, 1/1 left cross, 1/1 left purl cross, and 1/1 right purl cross stitches that create twisted rope-like textures
• Yarn overs — used extensively to create lace holes and openwork details
• Decreases — knit two together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) used to maintain stitch count and shape the triangular silhouette
• Purl through back loop (p-tbl) — a twisted purl variation that appears throughout the Isa Stitch pattern

Materials

The Isa Triangular Shawl is constructed using 4 hanks of Juniper Moon Farm Sabine yarn in color #18 Clementine. Sabine is a fingering-weight yarn suitable for detailed stitch work and lace patterns. Knitters will need a US 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 cm) to accommodate the in-the-round construction. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers (optional) to help track pattern repeats and shaping increases.

Gauge

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies 20 stitches and 29 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, in the round, with larger needles. For the Broken Rib sections worked flat, the gauge is 20 stitches and 30 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm). Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their gauge matches these specifications, as variations will affect the final size and drape of the shawl.