The Parallelopooling Shawl by Auridon Yarns

The Parallelopooling Shawl

Knitting
July 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
416 - 437 yards (380 - 400 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Introduction

The ParalleloPooling Shawl is a simple yet elegant one skein project designed to showcase the beauty of assigned pooling yarn. Worked in the shape of a parallelogram, the shawl begins with an increase section, followed by a straight central section, and finishes with a matching decrease section. The uncomplicated construction allows the pooling
motifs to take centre stage, creating a striking fabric withoutcomplicated stitch patterns.

Perfect for knitters who want to enjoy their assigned pooling yarn without committing to a large project, the ParalleloPooling Shawl combines relaxing knitting with an eye-catching result. Its versatile shape makes it easy to wear as a scarf, shawlette, or lightweight neck wrap.

Materials
Yarn
• 1 skein of Auridon Yarns Deluxe Merino Sock (85% superwash merino / 15% nylon, 400 m / 437 yds per 100g) – Colour: Strawberry (Assigned Pooling)

Needles
• US5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 14” / 35 cm (or size to achieve gauge)

Notions
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking tools
• Scissors

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows = 4x4”/10x10 cm (unblocked) in stockinette stitch A friendly note here: gauge is not very important in this pattern.

Size
~155x30cm (61x12”) after blocking

Construction
The ParalleloPooling Shawl is designed to make the most of a single skein of assigned pooling yarn. The shawl is worked in threesections: an increase section, a straight section, and a decrease section, creating an elegant parallelogram shape.

Instructions are provided both in written form as well as a video tutorial.