Light as a breath of air, the Aliento Shawl celebrates the beauty of flowing openwork. A refined twisted-stitch mesh forms the body of the biased crescent shawl, accented by distinctive garter ridges, unique crossed-lace sections, and an elegant i-cord edge. With simple, meditative repeats and fully adjustable sizing, this design is a quick, satisfying knit that highlights the depth of variegated yarns and can be enjoyed by knitters of all skill levels.

Designed to use one skein of Malabrigo Ultimate Sock Yarn, this design is featured in the June 2026 Malabrigo Quickies Program.

YARN: One skein of fingering-weight yarn (100g / 440 yards / 400m)
Small shown in Malabrigo Sock in “Kris;” large shown in Malabrigo Ultimate Sock in “Gloria.”

NEEDLES: US size 4 (3.5mm) straight needles or circular needles on 30”/76cm cable
Note: The sample was knit at a loose tension; adjust needle size to achieve your preferred fabric density. Gauge is not critical unless you have a limited amount of yarn.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Large size is approximately 44” (112cm) wide by 31” (79cm) deep after blocking

NOTIONS: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

TECHNIQUES: Knitting, purling, yarn overs, bias shaping, twisted stitches, and basic lace patterning