Graphic Elements Shawl by Takako Takiguchi

Graphic Elements Shawl

Knitting
August 2026
Light Fingering ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
766 - 786 yards (700 - 719 m)
Wingspan (Width along the top edge): 208 cm / 82" Depth (Along the central spine): 94 cm / 37" (Measurements taken after blocking, based on Sample 1.)
English
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Graphic Elements Shawl is a triangular shawl pattern, knit top down and designed with color-play in mind. Featuring geometric lines and architectural shapes the pattern includes both written instructions and charts.

Yarn
Yarn Weight: Light Fingering / 2-ply
Yarn Used & Yardage:

Sample 1 (Main: Blue / Beige version):
C1: Holst Garn Coast (55% Merino Wool, 45% Cotton; 350 m / 383 yds per 50 g skein)
Colorway: Petrol
Amount used: 1.03 skeins / 51 g (approx. 357 m / 391 yds)
C2: Holst Garn Supersoft (100% Wool; 287 m / 314 yds per 50 g skein)
Colorway: Oatmeal
Amount used: 1.27 skeins / 63 g (approx. 362 m / 396 yds)

Sample 2 (Alternative: Pink / Purple version):
C1: Holst Garn Coast (55% Merino Wool, 45% Cotton; 350 m / 383 yds per 50 g skein)
Colorway: Fairy
Amount used: 1 skein / 50 g (approx. 350 m / 383 yds)
C2: Holst Garn Coast (55% Merino Wool, 45% Cotton; 350 m / 383 yds per 50 g skein)
Colorway: Freesia
Amount used: 1 skein / 50 g (approx. 350 m / 383 yds)

Needles
3 mm (US 2.5 / UK 11) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
16 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Diamond Lace pattern, after blocking.
Note on Gauge: Exact gauge is not critical for this shawl. Working at a different gauge will simply affect the finished size and the amount of yarn required. Use these numbers as a friendly guide to ensure your fabric has a nice, fluid drape.

Finished Measurements
(Measurements taken after blocking, based on Sample 1)
Wingspan (Width along the top edge): 208 cm / 82”
Depth (Along the central spine): 94 cm / 37”

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking wires and pins

Thank you for my test knitters and proofreaders!
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