KOA SHAWL
The inspiration for this design continues the botanical story of the original Ohia Shawl, celebrating the beauty of Hawaiʻi's native trees through feather-and-fan lace, miniature nupps, and contrasting yarn textures.
Koa Shawl is perfect for pairing a quiet colorway with a companion full of character. The signature V-shaped construction and alternating stitch patterns offer the perfect "just one more row" knitting experience, resulting in an elegant, easy-to-wear shawl. The length can be easily adjusted to suit the available yardage.
Instructions are both charted and written out, with videos for tricky techniques provided.
YARN
Each Color A (cA) and Color B (cB): 437yds / 400m of fingering weight yarn
Sample shawl: Butter Sparkle from Seismic Yarn (75% superwash merino, 15% nylon, 10% silver stellina; 3.5oz / 100g, 437yds / 400m) in colors Daydream (cA, variegated pink) and Au Natural (cB, off-white)
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NEEDLES
US 6 / 4mm needles on a long cable or the size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
23 sts and 46 rows in 4” / 10cm in Garter Stitch, unblocked
21 sts and 40 rows in 4” / 10cm in Garter Stitch, blocked
The gauge is not crucial for this pattern, but it will affect the required yardage and the finished size of the shawl
NOTIONS
Stitch markers: 2 for the central spine and 22 optional for lace pattern repeats (can use waste yarn or skip altogether)
Tapestry needle
Cardboard for tassels
Blocking tools
SIZE
Wingspan (measured straight from tip to tip on the shawl laying flat) 65" / 165cm
Depth (measured along the central spine) 21.5" / 55cm
