The Saunton Sands Shawl is one of seven patterns in issue five of John Arbon Textiles’ in house magazine, The Annual, published in September 2025.

There are kits available for this pattern.

Inspired by classic striped beach umbrellas, the Saunton Sands Shawl embraces the fun and whimsical aesthetic of a vintage seaside holiday. Go full kitsch with a fringe edging or keep it modern with a simple i-cord. This pattern was named after Laura’s favourite Devon beach where she has happy memories with her two children.

The satisfying sideways construction makes this shawl an enjoyable and moreish knit with ample opportunity to have fun with colour. Using either Devonia DK or Yarnadelic Sport, the drapey fibres and slightly looser gauge make this shawl the perfect extra layer for chilly summer evenings without being too warm. You can also wear it as a billowing scarf to bring some colour and sunshine to the colder, greyer months.

Yarn
Sport
C1: 160g
C2: 150g, plus 40g for fringe (optional)

DK
C1: 215g
C2: 200g, plus 50g for fringe (optional)

Sizes
One Size

Finished Measurements
a - Wingspan: 138cm / 54”
b - Depth (excluding fringe): 73cm / 29”

Gauge
17 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” square over garter stitch, after blocking.

Needles
Sport version: 5mm (UK 6 / US 8) circular knitting needles, 60cm / 24” or longer
DK version: 4.5mm (UK 7 / US 7) circular knitting needles, 60cm / 24” or longer
You may wish to use a larger needle size for working the initial i-cord and cast-off.

Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.

Samples shown in
Yarnadelic (Sport; 333m per 100g)
Sample shown in Hey Moon (C1) and The Beautiful Ones (C2)

Devonia (DK; 233m per 100g)
Sample shown in Broken Flower (C1) and Devonia Cream (C2)

Notes
Saunton Sands Shawl is worked sideways in striped garter stitch. Short rows are worked using slipped stitches. Starting with a half wedge, each new wedge is joined in a modular fashion by picking up stitches from the previously worked wedge. An i-cord edge is added along the wingspan by working an i-cord cast-on and an i-cord cast-off.

For the outer shawl edge, there are two options – an i-cord worked as you knit, or a fringe added at the end. We recommend you weave in yarn ends and add your fringe (if using) after completing each wedge.