My favorite spot to knit at is the large picture window in my living room, and through it I get a perfect view of the chain of mountains that envelop the little valley I live in. I love these mountains, especially in the fall when they’re dotted with the red and gold of the maples and aspens that cover its ridges. The Cordillera Shawl is a little like a love letter to these mountain, and my home.

With the a stitch pattern that perfectly matches these mountains on the horizon, this shawl is large and made out of worsted weight yarn--exactly what you need during the cold and snowy winter here. Measuring at 100 inches/254 cm along the longest, this shawl can be used easily as an oversized scarf, wrap, or even a blanket.

The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle design. It starts with a unique rib design that becomes the pointed mountain tops. The pattern includes instructions for reducing (or increasing) the size of the shawl.

Skill Level: Beginner
You will need to know how to knit and purl. Instructions are given on how to complete all other stitches, and are written.

Yarn
Worsted weight, approximately 1416 yds/1295 m (pictured: Cumbria in Egremont from The Fibre Co., 60% Merino wool/30% Masham wool/10% mohair)

As a note, the pattern as written uses up almost all of the skeins required from The Fibre Co. (6 skeins). If you do use their yarn--which I highly recommend, it’s so lovely--make sure you are on gauge so you don’t end up with a shawl that is 99% done and no more yarn.

Needles
US 6/4 mm 32 inches/80 cm circular knitting needle
Cable needle, optional