Pacific Sport Jadeite Garden Shawl in Cascade Yarns - DK653 - Downloadable PDF

Pacific Sport Jadeite Garden Shawl – Knitting Pattern Summary (DK653)

The Pacific Sport Jadeite Garden Shawl is a beautifully crafted knitted shawl designed by Shannon Dunbabin and published by Cascade Yarns as a free downloadable PDF pattern (DK653). This intermediate-level accessory is an elegant, wearable piece that combines classic shawl construction with delicate lace detailing, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple lace techniques.

Finished Measurements

The completed shawl measures 45 inches across and 16.5 inches from the center point to the top edge, resulting in a generous, graceful wrap suitable for layering over shoulders or draping as a decorative accessory.

Materials Used

Yarn

• Yarn: Cascade Yarns® Pacific® Sport
• Fiber Content: 60% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Merino Wool
• Yardage per Skein: 273 yards (250 m) per 100 g (3.5 oz) skein
• Quantity Required: 2 skeins in color #140 (Jadeite)
• Weight: Sport weight

The Pacific Sport yarn's blend of superwash merino wool and acrylic offers a practical yet luxurious combination — the merino provides softness and drape ideal for a shawl, while the acrylic content adds durability and ease of care. The Jadeite (#140) colorway gives the finished shawl a rich, cool-toned green hue reminiscent of the gemstone, perfectly suited to the garden-inspired name.

Needles and Notions

• Knitting Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Notions: 2 stitch markers, yarn needle

Gauge

The pattern calls for a gauge of 18 stitches × 36 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch. Because this is a shawl with flexible sizing expectations, gauge is important primarily for achieving the stated finished dimensions. Knitters should swatch in garter stitch and adjust needle size as needed.

Construction and Techniques

Overall Construction

The Jadeite Garden Shawl is worked flat (back and forth in rows) and constructed top-down, beginning at the center top edge and expanding outward toward the lower point. This seamless, top-down approach means there is no seaming required at any stage — the shawl grows organically from a minimal cast-on of just 4 stitches, making it easy to try on and assess size as you go.

Shaping

Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases placed at defined intervals. The pattern uses Kfb (knit into the front and back) increases to build width symmetrically on either side of stitch markers, and decreases such as K2tog, SKP (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over), and S1K2P (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over) to create the refined lace motifs and pointed silhouette.

Stitch Techniques

• Lace: Yarn overs (YO) paired with corresponding decreases create the open, airy lace patterning that gives the shawl its garden-inspired delicacy.
• Garter Stitch: The foundational fabric is garter stitch (knit every row), which provides a stable, reversible texture with natural elasticity and a neat, ridged appearance.
• Kfb Increases: Used in the set-up rows and throughout to expand the shawl evenly.
• Stitch Markers: Two stitch markers are placed to delineate sections of