This pattern was originally published as Starlight Knitting Society’s contribution to the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5-8, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2026 Pattern Collection: Mythical Creatures.

Inspired by the textures in classic dragon illustrations, the Scale to Feather shawl features stranded color work motifs of each, allowing the wearer to choose which side they prefer that day. Accent cables run up both sides, similar to a dragon’s tail. Worked entirely in the round, with minimal finishing required.

Yarn
EmtotheThird Yarn Co. Sueño (100% non-superwash superfine merino, 150 yards per 50 grams), shown in colorways:
Amanita (C1, 3 skeins or 425 yards) and
Sugarplum (C2, 3 skeins or 395 yards)

Needles
Size US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs and 16” (40cm) circular needle, or a 40” (100cm) or longer circular needle if using the magic loop method.

Gauge
30 sts and 28 rows over 4” (10 cm)

Notions
Stitch marker for beginning of round (if using 16” circular), Cable needle, Removable stitch marker, Row counter (recommended), Darning needle for weaving in ends

Finished Measurements
Approximately 6.75” by 77.5” (17cm by 197cm)

Skill Level
intermediate, prior stranded colorwork experience is highly recommended