Limoncello Shawl

Limoncello Shawl by The Curious Kat

What is Being Made

The Limoncello Shawl is a triangular shawl pattern designed by Katherine Aguilar Moraga and first hosted as a Knit A Long on Instagram by The Curious Kat. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern creates a finished shawl measuring 213 centimeters or 83 inches in length, making it an ideal accessory for layering and warmth. The design was inspired by the designer's enjoyment of Limoncello liqueur and pairs beautifully with yellow yarn, though it works equally well in any color choice.

Techniques and Construction

The Limoncello Shawl employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters with solid foundational skills. The pattern incorporates essential shawl-building methods including yarn overs for lace elements, strategic increases and decreases to shape the triangular silhouette, and slip stitch marker techniques to track pattern repeats. Knitters will work with both knit and purl stitches throughout the construction, creating texture and visual interest in the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Yarn over
• Increase stitches
• Decrease stitches
• Slip stitch with markers

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for 300 yards of worsted weight yarn, making it an excellent stash-busting project for using up yarn from your collection. The designer notes that alternative yarn weights such as fingering or dk weight can be substituted, allowing knitters to continue working until reaching their desired finished length.

Needles and Notions: US 8 (5mm) circular needles are required for this project. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, one stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats, and scissors for cutting yarn.

Skill Level

While listed as beginner-friendly in terms of required foundational knowledge, the Limoncello Shawl is best suited for intermediate knitters. Crafters should be comfortable with long tail cast on, knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, increases, decreases, and slip marker techniques before beginning this pattern.