Tahki Yarns Kinsale Shawl Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Kinsale Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Kinsale Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted wrap designed by Lisa Hoffman. This garment is worked flat and measures 19 inches (48.5 cm) in width and 71½ inches (181.5 cm) in length, making it a generous rectangular shawl suitable for layering and warmth.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several advanced knitting techniques that elevate it beyond beginner level. The pattern features cable work, which creates dimensional twisted stitches that form the visual interest of the design. Yarn overs are used throughout to create decorative openwork and lace elements. The pattern also incorporates decreases such as knit two together (k2tog) and slip-slip-knit (ssk) to shape the fabric and balance the yarn overs. The shawl is worked using a cable chart, which requires following a detailed stitch pattern across multiple rows. Knitters should note that the pattern uses double yarn overs that span across repeat markers on certain rows (Rows 3, 7, 23, and 27), requiring careful attention to stitch placement.

Stitches Used

The Kinsale Shawl incorporates the following key stitches and abbreviations:

• Cable stitches: C4B (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle), C4F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle), C6B (slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 and purl 2 from cable needle), and C6F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, purl 2, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle)
• Decreases: k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit)
• Yarn overs: yo, including double yarn overs (yo) twice
• Twisted stitches: k1-tbl (knit one through the back loop)
• Basic stitches: Knit (k) and purl (p)

Materials

The Kinsale Shawl is knitted with Tahki Yarns DONEGAL TWEED FINE, a blend of 70% wool and 30% mohair. The yarn is worked in color #2730 faded denim. Six skeins are required to complete the shawl; each skein contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 218 yards (199 meters) of yardage, for a total of approximately 1,308 yards.

Knitters will need one pair of size 4 (3.5mm) needles or the size required to obtain the correct gauge. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches throughout the pattern. A yarn needle is used for weaving in ends upon completion.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 28 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in the cable chart pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished shawl meets the intended measurements.

Pattern Notes

The pattern includes helpful guidance for knitters working with the cable chart. Due to the way double yarn overs span across repeat markers on specific rows, stitch markers may be difficult to place at the end of each repeat. The pattern notes that on Rows 3, 7, 23, and 27 of the cable chart, the first yarn over should be worked before the repeat marker, and the second yarn over should be worked after the repeat marker.