Twist Collective Aubin Wrap Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Aubin Knit Shawl

What is Being Made

Aubin is a seamless, top-down knit shawl designed by Lana Jois for Twist Collective. This triangular wrap features three finished size options with wingspans of 57, 65, or 72 inches (145, 165, or 183 cm) and corresponding depths of 15, 18, or 21 inches (38, 45.5, or 53.5 cm). The shawl combines textured stitch patterns in the body with a sophisticated lace and textured border, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several key knitting techniques that create its distinctive appearance and structure:

• Top-down construction: The shawl is worked from the top down, beginning with a small cast-on and increasing at the edges on each row to create the triangular shape
• Seamless knitting: The garment is worked in one continuous piece without seams, creating a smooth, professional finish
• Worked flat: Despite being seamless, the shawl is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, allowing for the triangular shawl shape
• Stitch cluster wrapping: The body features a textured pattern created by wrapping clusters of stitches, adding visual interest and dimension
• Chart and written instructions: Stitch patterns are provided in both charted and written formats, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method

Stitches Used

Aubin utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into more complex stitch patterns:

• Knit (k): The basic knit stitch forms the foundation of the fabric
• Purl (p): Purl stitches create texture and contrast within the patterns
• Knit through back of loop (k1 tbl): This variation twists the stitch for textural effect
• Knit two together (k2tog): A right-slanting decrease used for shaping and lace elements
• Knit three together (k3tog): A double decrease for more pronounced shaping
• Knit two together through back of loop (k2tog tbl): A left-slanting decrease
• Purl two together (p2tog): A decrease worked on the purl side
• 4-stitch cluster (4-st-cl): A signature stitch in this pattern where four stitches are worked (knit one, purl two, knit one), then slipped to a cable needle, wrapped twice around with yarn, and slipped back to the right needle, creating a dimensional wrapped cluster
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used throughout for various construction purposes

Materials and Gauge

Aubin is designed to be worked with specific materials and at a particular gauge to achieve the correct finished measurements:

• Yarn: The suggested yarn is Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk, a luxurious blend containing 50% alpaca and 50% silk. Each skein provides 146 yards (133.5 meters) and weighs 1¾ ounces (50 grams). The project requires 3, 4, or 5 skeins depending on the chosen size
• Needles: A size 6 US (4 mm) circular needle measuring 48 inches (120 cm) in length is required. Knitters should adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge
• Additional notions: A cable needle and tapestry needle are needed for working the cluster stitches and finishing
• Gauge: The body pattern is worked at 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm). Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure accurate sizing of the finished shawl

Construction Overview

The shawl is constructed in distinct sections. The set-up begins with casting on 6 stitches and working rows 1–8 of the set-up chart to establish 26 stitches. The body section follows, with rows 1–12 of the body chart repeated 4, 6, or 8