“Pontes” means bridges in Latin, so follow the path and take the bridge that leads you to your next adventure wrapped in a shawl you made.

This pattern was designed in collaboration with Zeezee Textiles Choose Your Own Adventure mini-box for both fingering and DK weight yarn. The pattern will be made available to the general public in November 2026.

Suggested Yarn:
DK weight yarn
Sample: Zeezee Textiles
100% Superwash Merino
231 yds/211 m; 3.53 oz/100 g

Yardage estimates:
C1: 229 yds/ m
C2: 220 yds/ m
C3: 201 yds/ m
No buffer added

Needles:
US size 6/4.0 mm, 20”/50 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge (DK):
19 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch worked flat, blocked
20 sts x 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in brioche stitch, blocked.

Second sample:
Fingering weight yarn
Sample: Zeezee Textiles – Silk Sock
80% Merino Wool, 20% Silk
400 yds/366 m; 3.53 oz/100 g

Yardage estimates:
C1: 349 yds/ m
C2: 376 yds/ m
C3: 336 yds/ m
No buffer added

Needle:
US size 4/3.5 mm, 20”/50 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge (Fingering):
22 sts x 20 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch worked flat, blocked
20 sts x 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in brioche stitch, blocked.

Special Techniques: I-cord tab cast-on, single color brioche, I-cord bind-off

This pattern includes written instructions only.

Thank you so much for your support!

Please feel free to share your project on your social media or other pattern platforms by tagging me with @juliannamknits and using #PontesShawl.

Questions or pattern support:
JuliannaMKnits@gmail.com or Ravelry (JuliannaMKnits).

Special thanks to Jordann Cholst, tech editor, Rachel of Zeezee Textiles for yarn support, and test knitters: Shelvia, Ruth, Maddy, Kate, Sarah, Erica, Diane, and Rachel.