Shawls & Scarf in King Cole Bamboozle - 4390 - Downloadable PDF

Shawls & Scarf in King Cole Bamboozle – Pattern 4390

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents a collection of cosy accessories worked in the brand's luxurious Bamboozle super-chunky yarn. The leaflet, numbered 4390, covers three distinct designs: a Triangular Shawl, a Shawl, and a Scarf. All three projects are rated as beginner level, making them ideal for newer knitters looking to build confidence while producing stylish, wearable accessories.

About King Cole Bamboozle Yarn

King Cole Bamboozle is a super-chunky weight yarn, which means it works up quickly on larger needles and produces a thick, sumptuously soft fabric. The yarn's composition typically includes bamboo fibres, lending the finished fabric a natural sheen and a gentle drape that is particularly well suited to shawls and scarves. Because the yarn is super chunky, even large accessories like shawls can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, making these patterns especially rewarding for beginners.

Triangular Shawl

The Triangular Shawl is one of the headline designs in this leaflet. As the name suggests, it is worked to produce a classic triangular silhouette — a timeless shawl shape that drapes elegantly over the shoulders. The triangular form is typically achieved through careful shaping, with increases or decreases worked at regular intervals to create the characteristic angled sides and pointed lower edge.

• Tension: 15 stitches and 20 rows to 20 cm over pattern
• Needles: 6 mm needles, or the size required to achieve the correct tension
• Shaping: Stitches are added to each corner of the shawl, with further stitches spaced evenly down each shaped side to build the triangular form
• Finishing: The pattern instructs knitters to cover the finished piece with a clean, damp tea towel and leave until dry — a standard blocking technique that helps the fabric open up and the stitches settle evenly

Blocking is an important finishing step for any shawl, as it evens out the tension across the fabric and helps the piece hold its intended shape. For a super-chunky yarn like Bamboozle, this process is straightforward and produces a noticeably polished result.

Shawl

The pattern leaflet also includes a second Shawl design, offering knitters an alternative style to the triangular version. This design is worked at a slightly different tension to the scarf, reflecting a different stitch pattern or construction approach.

• Tension: 12 stitches and 15 rows to 10 cm over pattern on 6 mm needles, or the size required to give the correct tension
• Needles: 6 mm needles recommended as the starting point
• Care: Washing and further care instructions are found on the King Cole Bamboozle ball band

As with all shawl knitting, achieving the stated tension before casting on is strongly recommended. Even a small difference in tension can significantly affect the finished dimensions of a large accessory like a shawl, so knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed.

Scarf

The Scarf is the third design included in leaflet 4390 and represents perhaps the most accessible starting point for a complete beginner. Scarves are a classic first knitting project because they involve straightforward, repetitive stitch patterns worked on a consistent number of stitches across a long length of fabric.

• Tension: 17 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm over pattern on 6 mm needles, or the size required to give the correct tension
• Needles: 6 mm needles
• Construction: Worked flat in rows, making it ideal for those new to knitting on straight needles

Stitches and Techniques Used

Across all three designs in this pattern leaflet, knitters will encounter a range of fundamental knitting stitches and techniques. The abbrevi