Tahki Yarns Flying Point Shawl Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Flying Point Shawl

What is Being Made

The Flying Point Shawl is a triangular wrap designed by Marina Mayakova, measuring 68 inches wide by 41 inches long. This one-size shawl is constructed using a center-point increase method that creates a geometric, radiating design expanding outward from a single focal point.

Craft and Construction Method

This project is created using the knitting craft, worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round. The shawl is built from a small cast-on of just 3 stitches, with increases strategically placed to form the characteristic triangular silhouette. The flat working method allows for easy manipulation of the growing fabric and straightforward shaping through increases positioned at marked intervals.

Techniques Used

The Flying Point Shawl employs several key knitting techniques:

• Increases from a center point: The shawl radiates outward using stitch markers to define increase zones, creating symmetrical expansion across the width
• Make 1 (M1) increase: A lifted increase worked by raising the strand between needles and working it through the back loop to prevent holes
• Stitch marker placement: Markers track the center point and increase locations throughout the pattern
• Single crochet edging: A crochet hook is used to add finishing details along the edges using single crochet stitches
• Picot edging: Decorative picot elements created with single crochet, chain, and slip stitch combinations for a refined finished edge
• Bobble stitch: Textured embellishment stitches worked with crochet techniques, combining yarn overs and slip stitches for dimensional detail

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is Garter stitch, created by knitting every stitch on every row. This fundamental stitch provides a reversible, textured fabric with excellent drape suitable for shawl construction. Garter stitch also creates natural horizontal ridges that complement the geometric increase pattern.

Finishing stitches include single crochet (sc), chain (ch), and slip stitch (sl st), worked with a crochet hook to edge and embellish the completed knitted fabric.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for 9 balls of Tahki Yarns LAGUNA, a linen-cotton blend composed of 78% linen and 22% cotton. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces of yarn with 130 yards of yardage per 50-gram ball. The recommended colorway is #02 sunshine, a warm neutral shade.

Needles and Hooks: One size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches long is required for the main knitting. A size D-3 (3.5mm) crochet hook is needed for edge finishing and embellishment work. Additional supplies include stitch markers to track increase points and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 38 rows over 4 inches in Garter stitch. Knitters should take time to check gauge before beginning, as accurate gauge ensures the finished shawl achieves the intended dimensions. The pattern notes that because the shawl is constructed with increases radiating from a center point, gauge and stitch count will not align with the finished measurements in a traditional way.