This pattern is available for free on my website!

Inspired by one of my all-time favorite songs “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, and using a completely reversible fabric, I designed the Any way the wind blow shawl.

The shawl is knit from the top down using a 15-stitch garter stitch tab. This adds stability to the center. The shawl has three panels of the “waves” stitch pattern that are each separated by a 5-stitch garter stitch “spine” and yarn overs. You can use stitch markers at each of these garter stitch spines to help you keep track of your yarn overs and where the wave stitch pattern begins. In addition, you may use a stitch marker on the RS of the fabric to help keep you on track since both fabrics are reversible.

Bind-off the shawl with an I-cord which provides weight to help with the drape and fit of the shawl.

The yarn featured in the sample is Glenbrook Sock in “Rhapsody” by an indie hand dyed yarn company located in Edmonton, AB, Numana Yarns. This yarn is so soft and beautifully dyed. You can purchase yarn for your “Any way the wind blows shawl” on their website.

Skills Required
This project is suited for knitters who are comfortable to work in, or who are open to learning the following skills and techniques:

Garter stitch tab, knit in the front and back, yarn over, knit with additional wraps, dropping wraps, passing stitches over, I-cord bind-off.

Links to tutorial videos are included in the instructions.

Materials
Yarn requirements:
Numana Yarns, Glenbrook Sock, fiber content: superwash merino 70%, yak 20%, silk 10%, ; 4 oz/115 g; 420 yards/384 meters, or any yarn that knits to gauge.

Sample used 7 3/4 oz/220 g; 800-900 yards/735 meters; 2 balls (skeins) in Glenbrook Sock, colorway Rhapsody.

Knitting needles:
US size 6/4 mm, or size used to match gauge - straight or circular as you prefer.

Notions:
Stitch markers (6 or 7), scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge
22 sts x 26 rows over 4”/10 cm in waves stitch pattern worked flat after blocking.

20 sts x 29 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking

20 sts x 35 rows over 4”/10 cm in garter stitch worked flat after blocking

It is not necessary to match gauge for this pattern. If you do not match gauge, your yarn requirements may differ.

Size Information
One Size

Finished measurements after blocking:
52 inches (132 cm) across the top edge
26 inches (66 cm) across the bottom edge of each panel
21 inches (53.5 cm) from the top edge of garter st tab to bottom center panel.

Thank you for purchasing the “Any way the wind blows shawl” pattern. Be sure to share your finished knit and tag me @ozzylosiknits #ozzylosianywayshawl