Reimagining Three Shawls Three Ways

If there’s anything we love more than a good shawl knitting pattern, it’s being able to create different results for the same pattern simply by changing or re-arranging the colours. Thinking outside the box means we get to experience the design in wondrous new ways.

We took three gorgeous shawls and worked them up in three different ways. I’m calling them the Reimagined Three of 2023. Tume, Stone Blossom by Emily Wood, and Soft Twilight by Corrina Ferguson showcase just how much a slight change in hue or shade can have dramatic impact.

Let me show you how we’ve played with these shawl knitting patterns.

Monochrome Magic

One hue is all it takes for a bold effect, especially if you play with the saturation or value of that one colour. We worked each shawl in a monochrome palette and the results were as gorgeous as we’d hoped.

Stone Blossom in a blue monochrome palette

We chose CashLuxe Fine and worked the main body of the shawl in Moonlight and the Old Shale border in Tempest.

Soft Twilight in purple monochrome palette

We alternated Nightcall and Twilight (in BFL + Silk Fine) every four rows in the gorgeous cable and lace pattern throughout.

Tume in a green monochrome palette

We used Forest Walk and Boreal Forest colours in Mohair Silk DK to make this variation following the original instructions.

Warm Mediterranean Sunset

The golds, reds, and blues of the Mediterranean sunset inspired the colours in these three variations. The mood these colours evoke is striking in contrast to the monochrome palettes!

Stone Blossom in a warm multi-colour palette

We stuck with the original instructions but swapped out the hues to Glow (a full skein of Tough Love Sock) and the Blazing Trails Party of Five set.

Soft Twilight in a warm multi-colour palette

We followed the original instructions for this knit shawl, too, but changed out the shades to the dreamy Spilling Secrets Party of Five set.

Tume in a warm multi-colour palette

We used full skeins of Honey Gold (Main Colour) and Amber Ale (Contrast Colour) in the same set-up as the original shawl pattern, except we swapped the yarn out for Tough Love Sock. Then, we held the Tough Love Sock double-stranded throughout with the Tempest colourway in Merino Silk Lace. The marled look throughout, with the subtle change in gold, created such a delightful result!

Party Punch

And for our third variation of these three shawls, we kicked things up a notch with bright, vivacious party shades. Think poolside lemonade, watermelon bites, and your favourite float for a fun summer knit.

Stone Blossom in a bright palette

This variation uses two Party of Five sets (Picnic in the Park and Fruit Salad), working one colour at a time until it ran out. We started the main body with the blue end of the first set, worked through to the yellow, and then for the border, worked from orange to dark pink.

Soft Twilight in a bright palette

Three poolside hues of Coastline, Jam Tart, and Seaside in Mohair Silk Fine are alternated every four rows throughout the entire length of the shawl. SO fun!

Tume in a bright palette

Talk about a difference with just changing colours! We used Superwash DK in Crushed Berry and Mandarin.

Reimagine Your Own Shawl Knitting Pattern

If you’re eager to dream up a new take on an old pattern, start by choosing an inspiration photo. What colours drew you to it?

Then think about how to combine those colours. Alternating rows? Working two or three-stranded marle? Colour blocks? Once you decide the colour arrangement, then you can think about the yarns needed to achieve the effect.

The rest is just knitting and seeing where the hues take you!

I hope you grab these updated versions of Emily’s, Corrina’s, and my patterns for your next knitting project and explore changing it up, too!

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