Tidings of Joy is a simple, soothing shawl designed for pure knitting enjoyment. With an easy, beginner-friendly construction and a gentle rhythm to the stitches, it’s the kind of project you can pick up anytime—perfect for relaxed evenings, travel knitting, or chatting with friends while your hands stay busy.

Subtle details add just enough interest to keep things engaging without ever feeling complicated. The result is a soft, cozy shawl that lets your yarn shine and gives you that satisfying “just one more row” feeling from start to finish.

Originally inspired by the warmth and togetherness of the holiday season, Tidings of Joy is meant to be uplifting and carefree—a comforting knit you can return to whenever you want something calm, simple, and delightful on your needles.

Size:
Wingspan: 60”/150 cm
Depth: 14.5”/37 cm

Yarn: 
2 colors of a springy worsted weight yarn
MC - 225 yds/205 m
CC - 150 yds/140 m

Recommended yarn:
MC - Bare Naked Wools by KNITSPOT’s Festivus 9.0 worsted, (100% Merino Wool) 225 yds/205 m, 4 oz/115g - 1 skeins in Red Flannel

CC - Bare Naked Wools by KNITSPOT’s Targhee Tango Worsted (100% Targhee Wool) 250 yds/230 m, 4 oz/115g - 1 skeins in Apilado

Needles Notions:
US 8/5.0 mm – 40”/00 cm circulars preferred
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge:
16 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking