Kololi Crescent Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Kololi Crescent Shawl in Juniper Moon Neve

What is Being Made

The Kololi Crescent Shawl is a crescent-shaped wrap designed by Tabetha Hedrick. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished shawl with a wingspan of 46 inches (117 cm) and a depth of 20 inches (51 cm), making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping across the shoulders.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create its distinctive textured appearance. The shawl uses color work with two contrasting colors of yarn worked in alternating sections. Short-row shaping is utilized to construct the crescent form, with strategic turning points that create the curved silhouette. The pattern incorporates slip stitches as a design element rather than purely for construction, contributing to the visual texture. Decreasing stitches through ssk (slip, slip, knit) and p2tog (purl two together) techniques gradually reduce the stitch count as the shawl is worked, refining the crescent shape.

Stitches Used

The Kololi Stitch is a 32-row repeat pattern that forms the foundation of this design. The stitch pattern uses a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3 additional stitches. Key stitches incorporated include:

• Knit and purl stitches as the base construction
• Slip stitches worked with and without yarn in front (wyif), creating visual interest and texture
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) decreases on right-side rows
• P2tog (purl two together) decreases on wrong-side rows
• Loose bind-off to finish the edge with flexibility

The border is worked separately, beginning with 253 cast-on stitches and repeating the Kololi stitch pattern twice before binding off loosely.

Materials

This pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Neve yarn in two colorways. The main color (mc) requires 2 skeins of 100 grams each in color #25 Mulberry, while the contrasting color (cc) uses 1 skein of 100 grams in color #29 Prairie Dust. Knitters will need US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches (60 cm) in length, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. A tapestry needle is required for weaving in ends during finishing.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 39 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working the Kololi stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure proper finished measurements. Finishing involves blocking the shawl to the specified measurements and weaving in all yarn ends for a polished appearance.