Embrace the symphony of stitches with the Kat Shawl, a boomerang-shaped beauty that speaks to the soul of a knitter.

This shawl is part of the outstanding BiCrafty Stitch-Nite pattern collection. This collection is more than a bunch of patterns, it is an online stitch-along course perfect for groups of knitters and crocheters that want to make something together and have expert guidance along the way. This collection is available in the Marly Bird House.

• About the Kat Pashmina Shawl

Beginning at the slender tip, you’ll watch as your shawl blossoms—one stitch at a time, every other row—into a full crescendo of warmth and style. The rhythm of the garter stitch lays the foundation, easy and flowing like a gentle tune, while the intricate cables and lace stitch pattern will have you sitting up, focused and utterly engaged, much like the heart-stealing moments of a jazz solo.

Each row invites you to a session of focus and solitude, a knitting narrative that weaves together reflection and creation. The pashmina yarn, with its blend of merino, cashmere, and silk, is a love affair for the hands, making the act of knitting as pleasurable as wearing the finished piece.

This shawl comes with an ensemble of support: a clear written pattern, a detailed stitch chart, and two tutorial videos by Marly Bird, full of the insightful tips and tricks that elevate this project from a knitting pattern to a knitting experience. The Kat Shawl is a treasure trove for established knitters seeking a challenge that’s as delightful to touch as it is satisfying to complete.

For those knitting in harmony with others at a stitch nite group, this pattern is the perfect three-week project. It’s a testament to the art of knitting, where every stitch contributes to a masterpiece that’s both a joy to create and a statement to wear. Cast on and let the Kat Shawl become your canvas for creativity and your companion in moments of peaceful crafting.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements
Shawl measures 33” 84 cm along top edge and 46” 114.5 cm in length, including I-cord edgings.
Note: Since the Shawl is worked on a bias, the full length is difficult to measure. When blocking it, just be sure that each Cables and Lace Pattern section measures 4½” 11.5 cm in length, and each Garter st section (except for the first and the last) measures 2½” 6.5 cm in length.

Gauge
30 sts and 44 rows = 4” 10 cm in Cables and Lace Pattern, before blocking.
28 sts and 33 rows = 4” 10 cm in Cables and Lace Pattern, after blocking.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Madelinetosh, Pashmina (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 360 yds / 329 m, 4 oz /115 g CYCA #2 dk
4 hanks: Viridian

Needle
U.S. 5 3.5 mm circular needles with 40” 101.5 mm cable, or size required for gauge. Plus a spare needle for use in grafting..
Note: Shawl is worked straight; a long circular needle is used to hold the full width of the sts. You can start on a 24” 61 cm cable and transition to the longer cable as you progress in the project.

Notions
Removable stitch markers, 2 cable needles, tapestry needle.