Enjoy my new Bowen shawl pattern. Do me a favor and add the pattern to your faves, I would appreciate that and wish you happy knitting.

If you want to knit yours with the same type of yarn I used here but perhaps in a different color combo, you’ll find the knit kits HERE and if you’re wondering about the sweater I am wearing under my shawl, it’s called Idris

An Updated PDF was published on 10/8/25 at 2PM. The Bottom Border Increase portions had Row 4 missing.

The comfy, big but understated Bowen shawl is a really lovely knit. Simply fabulous, I say. It is knitted mostly in relaxing garter stitches except for the bottom border which is done with a simple knit and purl stitch pattern and an interesting way to increase. There is not only a lovely color contrast but also a welcomed break in textures. The shape is a lovely oversized crescent and who doesn’t like a crescent shaped shawl, right?

My unblocked shawl as shown measures 99” in length and 17.5” in middle height. The pattern is entirely written for your knitting pleasure.

Yarn
3 Easy care DK yarn cakes in as many colors. 272 yards/100 grams a cake in a super soft Acrylic #5
C1-Marine, C2-Silver, C3- Charcoal used.
Knit kits are waiting for you at Yarnz2go.

Notions
US size 10 (6 mm) circular needle 40” (91 cm) in length.
Tapestry needle or crochet hook for finishing.

Gauge
12 sts and 26 rows in 4” of garter stitch, counting 13 ridges.

Techniques
Knitting, purling, changing colors, increasing, binding off, weaving in ends. Optional blocking, my sample was not blocked.

Enjoy the knit and share photos of your shawls on project pages, we all love seeing pretty knits~