This worsted weight shawl is quite light due to the open cable panels with plenty of negative space between the ribs. The side panel charts are easily learned while the center panel keeps it interesting. In addition, the rectangular shape allows the shawl to double as a lap blanket to cover your legs as you sit. When the weather is chilly, it’s your perfect companion or a great gift for a loved one.

Yarn: 550-700 grams Worsted Weight (5-6 skeins)

Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows stockinette

Needles: 4.5 mm long circular (36, 47, or 60”)

Notions & Tools: Row counter(s), stitch markers, cable needle

Techniques: Cabling, knitting , charted & written instructions

The Middle Panel is roughly 8” wide by 9” high and, along with the side panels and seed stitch borders, requires 100 grams of worsted; so, you will need a bit less than 100 grams to complete 42 rows of the shawl pattern.

So, for a 45” shawl, you will work roughly 210 rows of the main section, plus 20 rows of the border including the two setup rows. That will require approximately 500 grams, but allow 600 to be safe--similar to an average sized sweater.

Instructions for the cables are both written and charted. The PDF file is 8 pages in length.

This shawl was worked in Paton’s Classic Wool Worsted, in the Peacock shade. Most worsted yarns will work, but a solid or heathered shade works best for cables. A fuzzy yarn won’t produce the best cable definition. The drape of the fabric is partly due to the stretch in the Paton’s Classic. Cascade 220 should work as well, or your favorite worsted yarn for cabling.