ABOUT
Inspired by Talavera pottery traditions found in Mexico and Spain, where rich colors are glazed onto an off-white base, this shawl contrasts bold colors in a pleasing manner. The tiles’ patterning tends to be symmetrical and fluid, which is reflected here in the colorwork and eyelet knitting. The Talavera Shawl is knit using the mosaic knitting technique, so you never work with more than two colors at a time.

PROJECT YARN
CoBaSi by HiKoo®
55% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon, 16% Bamboo Viscose, 8% Silk
220 yds 200m / 50g hank (1 hank / color)
Color A = #003 Natural
Color B = #012 Iris Blue
Color C = #051 Raffi
Color D = #057 Gold Crest
Color E = #070 Carrot

FINISHED SIZE
Width = approx. 60” 152.5cm
Height = approx. 30” 76.25cm

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 3 3.25mm skacel by addi
40” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Blocking tools

GAUGE
22 sts x 44 rows = 4” 10cm in Mosaic Knitting
22 sts x 44 rows = 4” 10cm in Garter St
Note: Gauge taken after somewhat aggressive blocking
Save time, check your gauge

PATTERN NOTES
This shawl is worked from the top down. Bands of
eyelet dotted garter stitch alternate with sections of
mosaic knitting.

Only one color per row is used throughout the piece.
When slipping stitches in mosaic sections, always
slip purlwise with yarn held to the wrong side of the
work. Cut colors after each color section. Because of
the large number of ends, it is recommended to knit
in ends and weave in previous tails as you go. Leave
long tails after weaving in ends, only trimming after
blocking is complete.

Increases are made with yarnovers. Always knit
increase yarnovers through the back loop on the
wrong side of the work to close up the hole.

This pattern is currently only available through the WanderKnits program. You can find this through many participating local yarn stores.

The pattern will be available for individual sale in October.