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Avena Shawl is a simple and beautiful, triangular shawl knit seamlessly in one piece, top down. The shawl starts at the centre and grows outwards to the border by adding four stitches on every RS row: one stitch on each side and two stitches at the centre. This shawl is knit in two different contrast colors. The first part of the shawl is worked in simple yet effective slipped stitch pattern that gives it a nice texture. This particular pattern reminds me of avena (oat) plant. After completing this part, the contrast color is introduced. Row of delicate bobbles is added for some extra texture, followed by the last part of Avena Shawl that is knit in a lovely, classic lace pattern. Picot bind off adds some romantic look to the shawl.

Size: one size; measurements after blocking: approx. 182 cm/ 71.5“ wide, 83 cm/ 32.5“ long;

Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rows in Avena Stitch Pattern = 10 cm/ 4”; gauge is not crucial for this project but it will affect the size of your shawl and the yardage; make sure you have enough yarn to finish your project;


Yarn: A Pure and Simple Wool by Lanivendole 100% wool, 300 meters (328 yards)/ 100g (3.53 oz); 2 skeins for MC and 1 skein for CC. Sample shown was knit in Pattini (MC) and Onice (CC) colorways;
or: approx. 600 meters/ 656 yards of sport weight yarn for MC and 300 meters/ 328 yards of sport weight yarn for CC;

Needles: 4.5 mm/ US7 size circular needles at least 80 cm/ 32” long or longer or needle size to obtain the gauge;

Other: 4 stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle to weave in ends;

I would love to see your Avena shawls; please tag you projects #yarnpoetryknits and #avenashawl on social media. Thank you!

Happy knitting!