Yolyn Am Shawl Wrap Knitting Pattern

Yolyn Am Shawl in Juniper Moon Tenzing

What is Being Made

The Yolyn Am is a large, triangular shawl designed to provide comfort and warmth to any wearer. Named after a deep gorge in southern Mongolia, this shawl features a distinctive striped border that allows knitters to customize the finished piece to complement their fall wardrobe. With a wingspan of approximately 40 inches and a length of approximately 22 inches, the Yolyn Am creates a generous accessory suitable for layering or wrapping.

Techniques Used

This shawl employs several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve its structure and visual interest. The pattern uses yarn overs to create decorative increases that shape the triangular silhouette. Knit front and back (kfb) increases are worked at strategic points to expand the shawl dimensions. The design incorporates stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping lines throughout the construction. A cable cast-on method is used for the decorative bind-off edge, creating a finished border with textural interest. The shawl is worked from the top down on a circular needle, allowing the knitter to try on the piece as it grows.

Stitches Used

The Yolyn Am shawl utilizes a limited but effective stitch vocabulary:

• Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch forming the fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used in transition rows between stripe sections
• Yarn over (yo) – creates decorative increases and lace-like details
• Knit front and back (kfb) – increases stitches for shaping
• Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, used in gauge calculations
• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary fabric texture, created by alternating knit and purl rows

Materials

The Yolyn Am shawl is constructed using Juniper Moon Farm Tenzing yarn, a yarn specifically selected for its drape and color qualities. The pattern calls for 3 balls of Tenzing in the main color #02 Sage, which forms the foundation of the shawl. Contrasting color stripes are created using 1 ball each of Tenzing in three additional colors: #13 Thistle, #12 Espresso, and #01 Rhone Night. These color changes create the characteristic striped border that defines the design.

Knitting is worked on a US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (81 cm), or a needle size adjusted to obtain the correct gauge. Additional notions required include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping lines.

Gauge and Construction Details

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies 23 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and 22 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch. The shawl begins with a small cast-on of 8 stitches and grows through strategic increases worked across multiple rows. Stripe pattern sections are interspersed throughout the construction, with the contrasting colors changing in a repeating sequence. The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions with specific stitch counts at each stage, ensuring the shawl reaches its intended wingspan of 40 inches and length of 22 inches.