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Rowan Kidsilk Haze
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Light and airy, and at the same time warm and soft, this shawl hugs you just like gentle April wind. Its generous size combined with the light weight make it a great companion for that fickle in between seasons weather.
This pattern was designed to highlight the beauty of combining kid mohair with variegated fingering weight yarn. The alternating stripe patterns are easy to memorize and very satisfying to knit. Pick any two colors and see the pattern do its magic. April Wind will just fly off your needles ♡
The shawl is knit from the corner in the shape of a skewed triangle. Tassels can be added to make corners look more polished. The pattern is easy to modify for another yarn weight as neither yardage nor gauge is critical. The number of section repeats can be adjusted as well depending on the desired size of the finished shawl. This way, you can use all the yarn from a skein without leftovers and waste.
The April Wind Shawl is a light and airy triangular shawl designed to provide warmth and softness while remaining breathable—perfect for unpredictable in-between seasons weather. Its generous size combined with minimal weight makes it an ideal layering piece that drapes beautifully without adding bulk. The shawl's design celebrates the interplay between two contrasting yarn weights and colors, creating visual interest through strategic color placement.
This shawl is knit from the corner in the shape of a skewed triangle, allowing for a flowing, asymmetrical silhouette. The pattern features alternating stripe patterns that are easy to memorize and satisfying to knit, making it accessible for intermediate knitters who want to create something visually striking without complex stitch sequences. Tassels can be added to the corners for a more polished finishing touch.
The April Wind Shawl showcases the beautiful combination of kid mohair paired with variegated fingering weight yarn. Color A requires 440 yards (402 meters) of fingering weight yarn. The pattern is designed with flexibility in mind—neither yarn weight nor gauge is critical to the final result. Knitters can choose any two colors to see how the pattern creates its visual magic through the contrast between the two yarns.
The pattern calls for US 8 (5mm) needles, though the flexible nature of the design means adjustments can be made based on individual gauge preferences and yarn choices.
One of the standout features of the April Wind Shawl is its adaptability. The number of section repeats can be adjusted depending on available yardage and desired finished size, allowing knitters to use all yarn from a skein without leftovers or waste. This makes it an economical choice for stash-busting projects.
Rated as intermediate difficulty, the April Wind Shawl is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore color work and pattern repeats without tackling complex stitch techniques.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply, 6 Ply, Cobweb, Lace, Sport |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Kidsilk Haze |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Ksenia Naidyon / Life Is Cozy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yarn Yardage Color A: 440yds/402m of fingering weight yarn Color B: 450yds/411m of lace weight mohair yarn Sample: Hula Hut Yarns Lotus Sock |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
Tell us what you think about it.
I used fine lace type yarn and size 8 needles I happened to have. I made the start a bit too tight but soon got into what was needed. Very easy to follow and execute and stunning result. I just kept going until one ball ran out. I will post a picture later.
