Wishing

Wishing Shawl by All Knit Up Designs

What is Being Made

Wishing is an intermediate-level knitted shawl designed by Sierra Kreun of All Knit Up Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a triangular or crescent-shaped shawl suitable for experienced beginners and intermediate knitters looking to expand their shawl-knitting repertoire.

Yarn and Materials

The Wishing shawl requires 600 yards (549 meters) of fingering weight yarn. The pattern was designed using Invictus Yarns Beyond, a premium blend consisting of 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon in a 600-yard, 150-gram skein. For the decorative striped bind-off, 35 grams of contrasting color fingering weight yarn is used, which the designer notes can be sourced from stash leftovers or a secondary color of your choice.

Needles and Notions

This pattern calls for US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 cm) or longer. Additional notions include a darning needle for weaving in ends and scissors for finishing.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The shawl is worked to a gauge of 17 stitches and 21 garter bumps over 4 inches (10 cm) in blocked garter stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and drape of the completed shawl.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Wishing employs fundamental shawl construction techniques appropriate for intermediate knitters. The pattern utilizes the following stitches and abbreviations:

• Knit (K) – the basic knit stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
• Yarn Over (YO) – creates decorative eyelets and increases for shaping
• Knit Two Together (K2TOG) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Knit Front and Back (KFB) – an increase worked into a single stitch
• Slip One Stitch as if to Purl with Yarn in Front (Sl1wyif) – creates a neat edge finish

The shawl is worked primarily in garter stitch, which creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter stitch is achieved by knitting every row, making it an accessible choice for intermediate knitters while producing an elegant, dimensional result. The pattern begins with a small cast-on of 5 stitches and uses strategic increases and decreases to shape the shawl as it grows from the top down or center outward, depending on the construction method outlined in the full pattern.

Design Details

The Wishing shawl features a distinctive striped bind-off worked in contrasting colors, adding visual interest and a polished finish to the completed piece. This detail transforms the final edge into a design element rather than a purely functional closure.