The Sophie Shawl is a simple, elegant garter stitch shawl worked back and forth from tip to tip. The shaping is created with increases and decreases, and the built-in i-cord edges give a clean, polished finish without any extra fuss.
It's a relaxing, rhythmic knit – perfect for evenings, travel knitting, or when you want something soothing on the needles that still feels beautifully refined to wear.
Sizes & Measurements
Available in three sizes: S (M) L
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Length, tip to tip:
approx. 170 (210) 240 cm
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Width at centre:
approx. 28 (34) 38 cm
This is a very wearable, wrap-around shape; you can knot it at the neck in the smallest size or wrap and drape in the larger ones.
Yarn Type Needed
The Sophie Shawl is designed for a soft, warm yarn with good drape, such as:
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DK to light worsted wool, or
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Alpaca or cashmere blends in a similar thickness.
You're looking for something cosy and slightly luxurious that still shows off the garter stitch nicely.
To get the right fabric, choose a yarn that works comfortably at:
17 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch on 5 mm needles.
If you'd like help picking a yarn that feels good around your neck and hits gauge, you're very welcome to pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora or message us for advice.
Approximate Meterage Required
Because the pattern offers different yarn options with different thicknesses, the metreage ranges slightly. As a guide:
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Size S: approx. 300–340 metres
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Size M: approx. 450–560 metres
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Size L: approx. 600–670 metres
If your chosen yarn has a different metreage per ball, we can help you calculate how many you'll need.
Needles:
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5 mm circular needle, 60 cm
(You knit flat, but a circular needle is used for comfort.)
You'll also need a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge
17 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in garter stitch on 5 mm needles.
It's worth doing a quick swatch so your shawl turns out as expected in size and drape.
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆ – Easy
A lovely project for confident beginners and a peaceful “TV knit” for more experienced makers.
What You're Getting
This is a printed knitting pattern only for the PetiteKnit Sophie Shawl – perfect to pop straight into your project bag.
(No digital PDF is included.)
Ready to cast on? Grab everything you need with the Sophie Shawl by Petite Knit (with Outlaw Yarn) KIT — pattern and yarn bundled together!
