Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Shawl in Noro Kiri

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level knitted shawl featuring generous dimensions ideal for layering or wrapping. The finished shawl measures 60 inches (152.5 centimeters) in width with a center length of approximately 21 inches (53.5 centimeters), creating a triangular or crescent silhouette typical of modern shawl design. The piece is constructed using a single 100-gram hank of Noro Kiri yarn, making it an efficient project for crafters seeking a substantial finished garment from minimal yardage.

Techniques Used

The shawl employs several foundational knitting techniques to achieve its structure and finished appearance. Selvage stitches are worked at each edge to create clean, finished borders that facilitate easier seaming and provide a polished look. The pattern incorporates yarn overs to create intentional openwork or lace elements that add visual interest and drape to the fabric. Slip stitches are used strategically throughout, with the first stitch of every row slipped to maintain consistent edge definition. A 2-stitch garter stitch border frames each side of the shawl, providing structure and preventing curling. Decreases are worked using the slip, slip, knit technique, which creates a left-leaning decrease that is often paired with yarn overs for balanced shaping in shawl construction.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric base, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce the classic smooth, V-textured surface
• Garter stitch creates the 2-stitch borders on each side, formed by knitting every row for a ridged, textured appearance
• Yarn overs introduce openwork elements and are essential for shaping increases in the triangular construction
• Slip stitches maintain edge definition and contribute to the shawl's finished appearance
• Decreases using slip, slip, knit create balanced shaping throughout the pattern

Materials

The shawl is knitted using 1 hank of Noro Kiri yarn in colorway #06, weighing 100 grams. Noro Kiri is a premium yarn known for its distinctive color variations and quality construction. The pattern calls for one size US 8 (5 millimeter) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 centimeters) in length. The circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl expands, though the pattern is worked flat rather than in the round. The pattern notes that LYKKE needles and hooks are recommended for optimal results. Crafters should verify their gauge before beginning: the pattern requires 18 stitches and 25 rows to measure 4 inches (10 centimeters) over Stockinette stitch using the specified needle size.