Sink your hands into the cloud-like texture of this brioche shawl, where squishy reversible ribbing creates a fabric that’s as delightful to knit as it is to wear. Whether you’re drawn to the delicate drape of lace-weight mohair silk or the cozy warmth of worsted weight, this pattern welcomes any yarn weight you love. Knitted sideways with graceful increases that bloom toward the center, then symmetrically mirror back, this shawl grows under your needles in a satisfying rhythm. Best of all, you’re in control — save 50% or more of your yarn for knitting the decreases, making it easy to customize the size to your preference. From a quick 100g weekend project in fingering weight to a luxurious 300 – 400g statement piece in DK or worsted, this shawl adapts to your stash and your schedule. Marry it with lace-weight mohair silk for that dreamy halo effect seen in the samples, or keep it simple with a single yarn.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
Fingering weight + Lace weight mohair silk

51.5 (58, 64.5)″ / 131 (148, 164)cm wingspan length,
15 (17, 19)″ / 38 (43, 48)cm at widest part. Measurements taken after blocking.

DK or Worsted weight

74 (82, 90)″ / 188 (208, 228)cm wingspan length, 22 (24, 27)″
/ 56 (61, 59)cm at widest part. Measurements taken after
blocking.

The size is easy to customize by working more pattern
repeats for a larger size or work fewer pattern repeats for a
smaller size. Due to the sideways construction of the scarf,
it’s very easy to customize the size using any yarn weight
and needle size. Just make sure you use 50% or less of your
yarn during the increase section, so you have at least half of
your yarn remaining for the decrease section of the shawl.

Yarn
Fingering, DK, or Worsted weight

Hold 1 strand of lace weight mohair silk together with your main yarn for a fluffy mohair halo. This shawl can be knit with any yarn weight and different yarn amounts. Use 50% of your yarn during the increases section, and then use the other half of your yarn for the decreases section.

Yardage
Fingering Weight + Lace weight mohair silk

300 (400, 650)yds / 274 (366, 594)m of each strand of yarn holding 1 strand fingering + 1 strand lace

DK or Worsted weight

400 (600, 800)yds / 366 (549, 732)m
If you are holding 1 strand lace weight mohair silk together with your DK or Worsted weight yarn, then you will need the recommended yardage of each strand of yarn.

Shown in
Orange Fingering Weight Sample - Medium Size

West Wool Hex (85% Superwash Superfine Merino Wool,
15% Nylon; 437yds / 400m per 100g skein)
Colorway - Seahorse

West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk;
229yds / 210m per 25g ball)
Colorway - Beatrix

Yellow Fingering Weight Sample - Large Size

Walk Collection Cottage Merino (100% Merino Wool;
394yds / 360m per 100g skein)
Colorway - Lime Soda

Walk Collection KidMohair Lace (70% Mohair, 30% Silk;
459yds / 420m per 50g skein)
Colorway - Lime Soda

Purple DK Weight Sample - Small Size

West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool;
252yds / 230m per 100g skein)
Colorway - Unicorn

West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds / 210m
per 25g ball)
Colorway - Unicorn

Grey Worsted Weight Sample - Medium Size

This grey sample features just one strand of CaMaRose Snefnug.
CaMaRose Snefnug (55% Alpaca, 35% Cotton, 10% Wool; 120yds / 110m
per 50g ball)
Colorway - Bjergtop

Needles
Fingering weight + Lace weight mohair silk

US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 32″ / 80cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

DK or Worsted weight + Lace weight mohair silk

US 8 / 5mm circular in 32″ / 80cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Two stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
Fingering Weight + Lace weight mohair silk

17 sts & 20 rows = 4″ / 10cm in brioche stitch after blocking

DK or Worsted Weight

12 sts & 17 rows = 4″ / 10cm in brioche stitch after blocking

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