Shambala

Shambala – This knitting pattern creates a top-down crescent-shaped shawl, gradually expanding as you knit. With six stitches added every two rows, the wings gracefully extend, forming a beautifully curved shape. The result is a classic crescent shawl with an elegant drape and a signature curled edge.

This project is worked flat, and it includes written directions throughout, accompanied by charts for pattern motifs, and a shaping schematic to guide you through each step. The instructions are broken down into clear, easy-to-digest sections to prevent overwhelm, ensuring a smooth knitting experience.

To further assist you, a link is provided that contains additional resources, such as a pattern progress tracker and a technique playlist. These tools give you everything you need to create your masterpiece confidently.

• You can find additional resources for this pattern at https://rhyflowerknits.com/tag/shambala/

• This pattern is also available for purchase on Ravelry.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Size Information

1 [2, 3]

Finished Measurements

59.5 [90, 122.5]” / 151 [228.5, 311] cm across the wingspan, 19.75 [30, 40.75]” / 50 [76, 103.5] cm deep, after blocking. We made our sample shawl in Size 2.

Notions

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Suggested Needles

US6 (4 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or size required to get gauge

Yarn Requirements

MC: 132 [342, 683] yd / 121 [313, 625] m fingering weight yarn
CC1: 171 [351, 618] yd / 156 [321, 565] m fingering weight yarn
CC2: 227 [351, 475] yd / 208 [321, 434] m fingering weight yarn

Suggested Yarn

Log House Cottage – Squishy Sock 8-ply
80% Extra Fine Merino 20% Nylon
420 yd (384 m) / 4 oz (110 g)
Colour: 3-skein Teal Gradient set
https://loghousecottageyarns.com/

Gauge

24 stitches by 32 rows in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. While gauge is not important, as the fit is not crucial, changes in gauge will cause size differences and the yardage required to complete the project.