Shawl Knitting Pattern - Coffee Date Shawl

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About this Pattern

This pattern is a great alternative to using a sock knitting yarn set for a shawl instead of socks. You will need a 100g / 425m full skein of yarn and a 20g / 85m mini-skein.

Introducing the Coffee Date Shawl, your perfect companion for those cozy coffee shop moments. This asymmetric shawl is crafted to evoke the warmth and charm of your favourite café, using a full skein of sock yarn and a contrasting 20g mini-skein.

Starting at the tip, as the pattern grows columns are created using a simple stitch pattern of increases and decreases. The stitches start to shape into soft chevrons, creating beautiful fans of colour that are as varied and rich as a cup of specialty coffee. This makes it a great choice to showcase a variegated or colourful yarn.

As you approach the border, a contrast yarn is introduced to break up the columns, like a shot of cream swirling into your coffee. These contrast sections, worked over 4 rows, use ‘yo, k2tog’ lace stitches between rows of garter stitch, adding a touch of texture to the shawl. These stripes naturally follow the curves established in the columns.

Wrap yourself in the comfort and elegance of the Coffee Date Shawl, and let it be your go-to accessory for those cherished coffee moments, whether catching up with friends over a Cappuccino or sipping on a Flat White and quietly watching the world go by.

The pattern has written and charted instructions and has been professionally tech edited and test knitted prior to publication.

Pattern Notes

Stitches Used – Sl1 wyif, knit, purl, kfb, yo, k2tog, ssk, knit-purl-knit in 1, ‘yo, k2tog’ lace stitches

Sizes – One size

Measurements – The finished, blocked shawl has a wingspan of 72” (183cm) and a depth of 18” (45.5cm)

Materials

• Yarn A - 437-464yd / 400-425m, 3.5 oz / 100g 4 ply, sock or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits sock yarn, 75% merino / 25% nylon in the Toasted Teacakes colourway

• Yarn B - 93yd / 85m, 0.7 oz / 20g 4 ply, sock or fingering weight yarn. The yarn used in the pattern pictures is Under the Olive Tree Knits Mini Skein 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon in the Espresso colour

• US size 5 (3.75mm) 32” (80cm) circular needle

• 13 stitch markers (optional for marking off pattern repeats)

• 1 tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Gauge: 22 stitches and 33 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking

Pattern Testimonials

“This shawl was a delight to knit. I adore how it looks upon completion. Thank you for another beautiful pattern Jem” - Sheila

“This is a lovely relaxing knit. The pattern lends itself so well to variegated yarn and then a sharp contrast for the contrast sections” – Audrey

“Fun shawl to knit with beautiful results!” – Barb

“Find nice place,take hot tea and knit as long as you need. It’s worthy” – Eva