Yampi is a shawl of many faces :smile: :smile: :smile:
I have done three sample shawls in different yarnweights and each of them has a different aspect:

• when knit in a DK yarn - photo 1 - it becomes a cold season wrap that will keep you warm in low temperatures,
• when knit in sport or sock yarn - photo 2 - it can become a perfect little shawlette worn for decorative purposes,
• when knit loosely in fingering yarn and then blocked vigorously - picture 3 - Yampi turns into a lacy shawl that attracts attention by its delicate structure.

It’s up to you to choose which version you like best :smile:

Yampi is a reversible infinity shawl (photo 4 shows RS and photo 5 shows WS).
It forms a triangle which is started at one corner, the pattern is repetitive and it uses basic lace stitches – increasing, decreasing & yarnovers plus a k1B stitch explained in the abbreviations.
The lace is delicate, on RS you get an impression of vertical lines connected by a spiderweb, on WS the attention is drawn by meandering lines.
The main pattern is created on the RS whilst the WS is a combination of knit and purl stitches, you knit it as if you were doing an irregular ribbing.
The shawl is fun to knit, especially for those who are looking for a challenge in a seemingly simple pattern. The stitches themselves are very simple but the order in which they appear in every row changes and you can get mixed up. Therefore, I suggest using a lifeline until you get used to the sequence.

Size depends on the number of repeats of the pattern. You can customize the shawl by using different yarns and needle sizes and your knitting style – loose or tight – will also add to the final effect.
Yarn – any ranging from light fingering to DK, natural / blockable fibers.

• the grey blue shawl (picture 1) is done in Drops Merino extra fine #23, 100% merino on US 4 / 3.5mm needles, I used 546 yds / 500m and the shawl measures 64 x 28” / 162 x 70cm.
• the smallest shawl (photo 2) is done in one skein of Malabrigo Mechita (100g = 420 yds / 385m, colour #888, Sirenas) on US 2½ / 3mm needles, it measures 63 x 21” / 160 x 53cm.
• the navy blue shawl (photo 3) is done in 3 skeins of Drops Baby Merino (50g = 191 yds / 175m, colour #13) on US 6 / 4mm needles, it measures 72 x 27” / 183 x 68cm after a very vigorous blocking.

Needles - any size according to the yarn you use and the lacy effect you want to obtain.
Gauge is not crucial and depends on the yarn and needles you choose to knit with.
Supplies - stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in yarn ends, pins.

The pattern is both written and charted.