Nest Shawl in Rowan Pebble Island - Downloadable PDF

Nest Shawl in Rowan Pebble Island

What is Being Made

The Nest Shawl is a large knitted wrap designed by Erika Knight, measuring 216 cm by 54 cm. This downloadable PDF pattern guides you through creating a substantial shawl composed of 36 individual knitted squares, each approximately 18 cm square, that are assembled together to form the finished piece. The shawl is an ideal accessory for layering and draping, suitable for intermediate knitters seeking a modular construction project.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a block-based construction method, where multiple small squares are knitted independently and then assembled. The assembly process involves careful attention to right and wrong sides of each square, with pieces joined using a whip stitch seam worked in contrasting yarn. This modular approach allows for manageable knitting sessions and makes it easy to track progress through the 36 individual components. The pattern includes finishing instructions for pressing and weaving in ends to achieve a polished final result.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Nest Shawl is garter stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and visual interest. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, producing horizontal ridges that are identical on both sides of the fabric. This fundamental stitch choice makes the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters while creating a sophisticated finished appearance.

Materials

• Yarn: Rowan Pebble Island (worsted weight) in the main color, with 50g used for the primary construction. Rowan Kelp 028 and Rowan Marble 020 are incorporated as contrast colors. Rowan Tussac 023 is used for contrast stitches during assembly.
• Needles: One pair of size 4½ (3.75mm) needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 38 rows over 10 cm in garter stitch on size 4½ needles

Pattern Summary

Knitters work 36 identical garter stitch squares using Rowan Pebble Island yarn on size 4½ needles. Each square is approximately 18 cm square and follows the same row-by-row instructions, with specific attention paid to stitch counts and color placement. After completing all 36 squares, the assembly process begins by carefully joining them according to the provided mounting schematic, ensuring correct orientation of right and wrong sides. Seams are worked using a whip stitch with contrasting yarn for visual definition. Final finishing includes pressing according to the included information sheet and carefully weaving in all yarn ends for a professional appearance.