Twist Collective Aam Panna Wrap Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Aam Panna Knit Shawl

What Is Being Made

Aam Panna is a top-down knit shawl designed by Lana Jois and published by Twist Collective. This triangular wrap is available in two finished sizes: a smaller wingspan of 60 inches (152.5 cm) with a depth of 18 inches (45.5 cm), and a larger wingspan of 81 inches (205.5 cm) with a depth of 22 inches (56 cm). The shawl is worked seamlessly from a small cast-on at the top, expanding downward through strategic increases to create its distinctive triangular silhouette.

Techniques Used

Top-Down Construction: Aam Panna begins with a minimal cast-on of just 5 stitches and is worked downward toward the bind-off edge. This top-down approach allows knitters to try on the shawl as it grows and customize the final size by stopping at any point during the pattern.

Seamless Knitting: The entire shawl is worked in one continuous piece on circular needles, eliminating the need for seaming. This seamless construction creates a smooth, unified fabric without interruptions.

Lace Patterning: The shawl features intricate lace patterns presented in chart form. These lace motifs are integrated throughout the design, creating openwork sections that add visual interest and drape to the finished garment. The lace patterns are repeated in specific sequences as outlined in Charts A, B, and C.

Strategic Increases: The shawl grows through a precise increase system: two stitches are increased on every right-side row, while four stitches are increased on every wrong-side row. This controlled increase pattern ensures the shawl expands evenly and maintains proper proportions as it develops.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K): The fundamental stitch forming the base structure
• Purl (P): Used to create texture and definition, particularly in the set-up rows and between lace sections
• Yarn Over (YO): Creates the openwork characteristic of lace patterns and contributes to the shawl's increases
• Slip Stitch (sl): Used during the bind-off process for a decorative finished edge
• Purl Two Together (p2tog): A decrease stitch employed in the bind-off sequence
• Cast On (CO) and Bind Off (BO): Special techniques for beginning and finishing the piece, with the bind-off featuring a multi-step process that includes slipping stitches back to the left needle and creating new stitches

Materials

Yarn: The pattern suggests SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in the colorway Nightshade. For the larger 81-inch size, knitters will need 2 hanks, with each hank containing 256 yards (234 meters) and weighing 4 ounces (115 grams). The yarn composition is 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon, providing both softness and durability. For the smaller 60-inch size, 1 hank of yarn is sufficient.

Needles: The pattern calls for a US Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle measuring 40 inches (100 cm) in length. Circular needles are essential for seamless, top-down construction and accommodate the increasing stitch count as the shawl expands.

Notions: A tapestry needle is required for weaving in yarn ends after the shawl is completed.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the lace pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure accurate sizing of the finished shawl. After all knitting is complete, the shawl should be blocked to the schematic measurements to even out the lace pattern and set the final dimensions.